2008 December — Heritage and History

Woolworths – End of an era

December 23, 2008 By admin 1 Comment

With the store closure timetable being published another icon is set to be removed from the British High Street. … [Read more...]

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St. Cuthbert’s Church, Lorton

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December 14, 2008 By admin Leave a Comment

Laying midway between the twin villages of High and Low Lorton in Cumbria, lies an unassuming and modest little church with a history dating back to … [Read more...]

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Waverley Viaduct – or Eden viaduct. Carlisle

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December 13, 2008 By admin 1 Comment

Spanning the River Eden in the North West corner of the City of Carlisle is the Waverley or Eden Viaduct. With 6 arches the bridge is a Grade 2 … [Read more...]