Oxford Chambers Explained

Oxford Chambers is a Grade II listed building located on Abbey Road in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England.[1] Oxford Chambers was constructed in 1875 with the intention of it functioning as a commercial property, however the new town's first higher grades school opened within the building in 1880.[2] The school relocated to a larger premises on Duke Street in 1889.[2] A notable feature of the building is a sign reading 'Central Cigar Depot', it also housed a shop selling office supplies in the late 20th century.[3] Despite this, it is most known for containing the extension of the adjacent Travellers Rest social club (which was in turn demolished in 2011).[4] Oxford Chambers lies at the very northern perimeter of the Central Barrow conservation area close to The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel and the neighbouring Cooke's Building.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oxford Chambers, Barrow-in-Furness. English Heritage. 8 June 2014.
  2. Web site: Heart of Barrow Walk. Barrow Borough Council. 8 June 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714200606/http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk/pdf/HoB%20Walk%20Leaflet.pdf. 14 July 2014.
  3. Web site: Changing Use for School. North West Evening Mail. 8 June 2014.
  4. Web site: End of an Era for Club. North West Evening Mail. 8 June 2014.