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no.164

The Shingle, Biggar Bank

Early 20th Century

Mainly women and children on the sand below the pebble beach. All fully dressed except for one boy who has his trousers rolled up above the knees. Pavilion to the right and Castle House hotel to the left in the background.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=1979

no.164

The Shingle, Biggar Bank

Early 20th Century

Mainly women and children on the sand below the pebble beach. All fully dressed except for one boy who has his trousers rolled up above the knees. Pavilion to the right and Castle House hotel to the left in the background.

Location: Biggar Bank, Walney South, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/120
Sankey Number: 164

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Album Number: Album 01 1-333

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