Watson Institute, Castle Carrock, viewed from churchyard
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Watson Institute, Castle Carrock, viewed from churchyard
Image: © Rose and Trev Clough Taken: 11 Jul 2009
The bunting and marquee were part of village celebrations to mark the centenary of Castle Carrock reservoir being opened. A plaque above the door of the institute has a date of 1897. It was built as a public hall, free library and reading room by J.P. Watson http://www.stevebulman.f9.co.uk/cumbria/1901/castle_carrock_f.html .
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Image Location
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54.891419
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-2.713848