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no.D567

Bransty from the New Loop Road

Mid 1920s

View north west over St James’ Church in High Street above what looks like an old colliery wagonway from the route of the Loop Road. Beyond the church is the Lifeboat Station on the shore. In the centre foreground are the remains of James Pit and Edgehill Terrace above Bransty Station. Chimneys on the right for William Pit and Lonsdale Ironworks. Man reading newspaper on the bank.

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no.D567

Bransty from the New Loop Road

Mid 1920s

View north west over St James’ Church in High Street above what looks like an old colliery wagonway from the route of the Loop Road. Beyond the church is the Lifeboat Station on the shore. In the centre foreground are the remains of James Pit and Edgehill Terrace above Bransty Station. Chimneys on the right for William Pit and Lonsdale Ironworks. Man reading newspaper on the bank.

Location: Bransty, Whitehaven Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/3786
Sankey Number: D567

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Album Number: Album D 1-689

Page Number: 34

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D568    No name View down onto town with steam vehicle and car on road in foreground
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D570 No name Car on road above town and harbour
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D575    Little Langdale Valley and Tarn Tarn with mountains behind
D576 Little Langdale Valley and Tarn Tarn and road with mountains behind
D577 Missing Image