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no.6174

Harbour & Surrounding Area

1920s

View west from St Michael’s Church tower over the River Derwent across the Solway to the Dumfries hills. Railway with signal gantry and footbridge as it approaches the viaduct. To the right, partly demolished Lowther Iron Works with a square chimney and slagbank beyond on the edge of the sea. Chemical Works buildings and cranes around the Lonsdale Dock on the far side of the river.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=3699

no.6174

Harbour & Surrounding Area

1920s

View west from St Michael’s Church tower over the River Derwent across the Solway to the Dumfries hills. Railway with signal gantry and footbridge as it approaches the viaduct. To the right, partly demolished Lowther Iron Works with a square chimney and slagbank beyond on the edge of the sea. Chemical Works buildings and cranes around the Lonsdale Dock on the far side of the river.

Location: Workington Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/1820
Sankey Number: 6174

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