Industrial units, St Helens Canal
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Industrial units, St Helens Canal
Image: © Chris Denny Taken: 23 Apr 2010
A mixture of industrial sheds and relatively modern housing line the banks of the disused canal. The 'linear park' along the canal is called the Ravenhead Greenway. In the background can be seen the slopes of the Burgie Banks, huge spoil heaps of waste from the glass industry.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.459929
Longitude
-2.719427