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BW192/3/2/1/23/77
Flat boats lifting a lock gate on the River Weaver
Description
Black and white photograph showing the lifting flats "Whale" and "Shark" with the lock gate between them, there are numerous men on each boat. In the background there are industrial buildings, houses and the spire of a church visible.
August 2021 - information received suggests that this looks like Northwich. (Web sub. no.71684)
Date
c1900
Reference code
BW192/3/2/1/23/77
Extent & medium
1 photograph
