The Fountain at Mistley, Essex
Introduction
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The Fountain at Mistley, Essex
Image: © Robert Edwards Taken: 20 Apr 2006
In the 18th century the wealthy Richard Rigby M.P. had ideas to change Mistley into a spa town and he had many building built, which included the Swan Fountain in this picture. Behind it, the large building on the right was once the malting office and now converted into private houses. The building on the left is now a craft centre.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.9444
Longitude
1.078775