Meadowhall: signpost to various places
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Meadowhall: signpost to various places
Image: © Chris Downer Taken: 12 Mar 2011
The eclectic mix of domestic and international destinations on this signpost suggests that it is designed as a cosmetic feature rather than a serious navigational aid! From top to bottom, the destinations and distances are: Timbuktu, Mali - 2,811 miles Kezi, Zimbabwe - 5,276 miles Kampala, Uganda - 4,147 miles Beighton, England - 8.7 miles Cairns, Australia - 9,423 miles Azad, Pakistan - 3,939 miles Stary Sącz, Poland - 940 miles Bydgosccz, Poland - 820 miles [this is a misspelling and should be Bydgoszcz] Balerno, Scotland - 190 miles Loxley, England - 7.2 miles Killurin, Rep. Ireland - 266 miles Churchville, U.S.A. - 3,449 miles Attercliffe, England - 2.4 miles
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Image Location
Latitude
53.414144
Longitude
-1.404788