Weather vane, Allington
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Weather vane, Allington
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 3 Aug 2009
For centuries weathervanes have kept people in touch with the elements, signalling those shifts in the wind, which bring changes in the weather. This simple device has grown into an English tradition which can say something about their owners, adding interest to the landscape.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.367821
Longitude
-1.901553