Industry

1937-1939

In the 1930s Maryport was hit by the Great Depression/suffering from high unemployment and deprivation following the decline/closure of many of its key industries

Glasson Industrial Estate

1938-1955

Hornflowa, the old button factory on the Glasson Industrial Estate

Furnace Road

1752-1784

The Netherhall Blast Furnace was built in 1752 by a partnership between three gentleman from Furness

1837-1922

The Maryport and Carlisle Railway (M&CR) was incorporated in 1837 to serve the Cumbrian coal mining industry