Oxford Chambers

Oxford Chambers (right) in 2015

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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  1. 1 2 "Oxford Chambers, Barrow-in-Furness". English Heritage. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Heart of Barrow Walk" (PDF). Barrow Borough Council. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
  3. ↑ "Changing Use for School". North West Evening Mail. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
  4. ↑ "End of an Era for Club". North West Evening Mail. Retrieved 8 June 2014.

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