Barrow can trace its roots back to at least Roman times. The much restored Holy Trinity Church is of 14th century origin. Woodhouse Eaves is at the heart of the Charnwood Forest. Shepshed stands to the west of the M1 motorway and was formerly dominated by the hosiery industry. It still offers factory outlet shopping for knitwear and sports clothing.
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Distances by road will be longer. Where miners once spent long gruelling hours underground at the former Snibston Colliery, visitors of all ages can now have hours of fun unravelling the mysteries of science and technology. Superbly restored Medieval Manor House with fine oak furnishings. Period Herb gardens. The museum is located in unique restored 19th Century workshops, cottages and frameshops containing the collection of handframes which can be seen working daily.