Once a small Victorian era fishing village, Grange, which would eventually be known as Grange-over-Sands, had long been known locally for its beauty and the recuperative powers of its water. Early on, reaching Grange was difficult so it was not usually overrun by outsiders.
In 1818, the Turnpike Road was built, connecting Greenodd and the Levens Bridge and making getting to Grange much easier than it previously was. But there was only one lodging place, the Crown Inn. Supplies were carted in from Kendal and meat from the region’s only butcher who was located in Cartmel.
In 1857 when the Ulverston and Lancaster Railway reached the village that it became a successful seaside resort. This link to the rest of the world also enabled the creation of the public lodging. The Hazelwood Hydro which is now known as the Cumbria Grand Hotel, was built by the Furness Railroad Company in 1866. The Grange Hotel and Robin’s Cottage were also built around this time.
An open-air 50-metre seawater swimming pool, Grange Lido, opened in 1932. It was filled with filtered water obtained from the sea at high tide. A unique Art Deco pool, it was situated on the Grange promenade on the Morecambe Bay shore. It had an upper viewing gallery with sun decks, a paddling pool, and a stepped diving stage, a slide, and diving boards.
In 1993, the Lido closed due to a report which suggested that the repairs which were most necessary were too expensive to justify.
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Bateman is a BMW dealer in Granger-over-Sands, Cumbria, specialising in the sale of new and approved used BMW automobiles, servicing, an auto bodyshop, parts and accessories. Current offers are featured, with a map and direction showing the location of the facility, hours of operation, and contacts.
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The Roman Catholic Community is a branch of the Augustinian Order, which dates back to the eleventh century, and home to the Canonesses of St. Augustine of the Mercy of Jesus. Its chapel, guest house, nursing home, house and gardens are featured, with events, contacts, and information about the Order.
http://www.boarbankhall.org.uk/
Grange over Sands on the Cumbrian Coast
Developed by the Town Council and the District Council and Cumbria Tourism, the official tourism site for Grange-over-Sands and the surrounding district offers an overview of the community, Council information, and a tourist guide, including upcoming events and contacts.
http://www.grangeoversands.net/
Situated at the south side of the Lake District in the Lakeland Peninsulas, the golf course was originally designed by Dr. Alistair MacKenzie and has recently been extended. Its season schedules and sponsored activities are featured, and members may register or book tee times through the web site.
http://www.grangegolfclub.co.uk/