Grotton, Oldham: pylon and mills
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Grotton, Oldham: pylon and mills
Image: © Michael Fox Taken: 7 Dec 2010
Old and modern juxtaposed at Grotton, on the western fringe of Saddleworth. The chimney in the background is one of the few remaining in Oldham, which once had dozens of steam-powered cotton mills.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.534531
Longitude
-2.051862