Muker Literary Institute
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Muker Literary Institute
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 17 Oct 2010
The lead mining industry brought great wealth to Muker and the Literary Institute reflects this. It was built in 1867 from public subscription and by the end of the 19th century contained 600 books. It has an ornate Flemish style stone facade.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.37643
Longitude
-2.140517