Plinth on Morecambe Road
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Plinth on Morecambe Road
Image: © Ian Taylor Taken: 6 Aug 2011
To commemorate the opening of Morecambe Road (A589). The plaque reads - This road was constructed by Men of Lancaster and Morecambe, who fought during the Great War, 1914-1918. Opened 12th October 1922. J.R. NUTTALL Mayor of Lancaster J.R. BIRKETT Mayor of Morecambe Geo. JACKSON Chairman of the Joint Committee Fred K. HILL, Surveyor The sides of the plinth are engraved - Lancaster Town Hall 2 1/4 miles Morecambe Clock Tower 2 miles See http://lanternimages.lancashire.gov.uk/image.php?i=32881&r=2&t=4&x=1 for a photo of the opening ceremony.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.060731
Longitude
-2.826788