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no.6129

Bransty Arch

pre 1927

View through the Bransty Arch on Tangier Street to Bransty Station and the Grand Hotel. The arch took a high level track from the coal mines to the docks for loading on ships. Single decker bus, TB 1184 (Lancashire) Lady Margaret, Whitehaven Motor Services with mechanic working on rear wheel. Large adverts for Oxo, Nestles Milk and Bass beer. Group of children by arch and people passing through. Fountain outside hotel.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=3667

no.6129

Bransty Arch

pre 1927

View through the Bransty Arch on Tangier Street to Bransty Station and the Grand Hotel. The arch took a high level track from the coal mines to the docks for loading on ships. Single decker bus, TB 1184 (Lancashire) Lady Margaret, Whitehaven Motor Services with mechanic working on rear wheel. Large adverts for Oxo, Nestles Milk and Bass beer. Group of children by arch and people passing through. Fountain outside hotel.

Location: Whitehaven Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/1789
Sankey Number: 6129

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