Furness Gas and Waterworks Act 1864
WHEREAS the Town of Barrow-in-Furness, and the Townships of Above Town, Ireleth, Lindal, and Martin, Dalton, Dalton Proper, Yarlside, Hawcoat, and Saint George's Barrow, in the Parish of Dalton-in-Furness in the County Palatine of Lancaster, are not at present adequately supplied with Gas and Water, and the Population thereof has of late Years greatly increased and is still increasing, and it is expedient that a good and sufficient Supply of Gas and Water should be provided for the Town and P...