605, BDB 86/1/285 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.605
High Level Bridge & Docks System
Early 20th century
View looking Southwest showing the docks system from a high vantage point, probably St. George's Church. Buccleuch dock to the left separated from Devonshire dock by the high level bridge. Shipbuilding works and large crane on far side of docks. Extensive railway sidings and marshalling yards on town side with an assortment of railway wagons and dockside railway cranes. Cargo boat moored in Buccleuch dock. Various buildings in foreground.
605, BDB 86/1/285 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.605
High Level Bridge & Docks System
Early 20th century
View looking Southwest showing the docks system from a high vantage point, probably St. George's Church. Buccleuch dock to the left separated from Devonshire dock by the high level bridge. Shipbuilding works and large crane on far side of docks. Extensive railway sidings and marshalling yards on town side with an assortment of railway wagons and dockside railway cranes. Cargo boat moored in Buccleuch dock. Various buildings in foreground.
| Location: | Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/285 |
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| Sankey Number: | 605 |
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605 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.605
Barrow in Furness from St George’s Tower
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| Cumbria Archives Reference: | ??? |
| Sankey Number: | 605 |
605 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
Senders Message
"Dear Craven I received your P.C. alright & am glad to hear you are enjoying yourself in the best of health. I am keeping in the best of health as usual. Only one night to work before holidays Kind regards from Albert ”
| Sender | ||
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| Posted From: | Barrtow in Furness | |
| Date Posted: | Looking over the dock to the shipyard. Price paid by collector £15 | |
| Postmark Date: | 30/07/1914 | |
| Stamp if Shown: | halfpenny green George V profile | |
| Receiver | ||
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| Receivers Name: | Mr Craven Eglin | |
| Address: | C/o Mrs Hall, Red Lion Hotel, Frinkle Street- | |
| Town or City: | Segberg- | |
| County: | West Riding of Yorkshire | |
| Country: | UK | |
Unidentified Album 4119 onwards Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
Album Number: Unidentified Album 4119 onwards
Page Number: 17
All Images on This Page
| Sankey Number | Image Title | Location Image Taken | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 602 | HMS Hazard leaving Ramsden Dock (Barrow) | Torpedo gunboat, became submarine depot ship | |
| 603 | The Old Dreadnought in Ramsden Dock Barrow (Barrow) | 2 funnelled battleship in very poor condition | |
| 604 | (No title - children playing in field above factories) | Children in field above Electricty Works and Dawson's chimney | |
| 605 | General View of Barrow from St George's Tower | View over marshalling yards to High Level Bridge and shipyard. Old carriage bottom left. | |
| 668 | The Wrecked Crane | View of damaged framework of large crane on dockside | |
| 669 | Brazilian Ferry | Open decked boat, 1 funnel, moored under crane | |
| 670 | Floating Crane | Large crane on floating pontoon | |
| 671 | Schooner 'Creek Fisher' Aground on Walney Island | 3 masted steel schooner aground South Walney 23/2/1909 refloated 19/4/1909 |
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