Humber Bridge Country Park, Hessle
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Humber Bridge Country Park, Hessle
Image: © Paul Glazzard Taken: 11 Dec 2006
The park was once a quarry where chalk was excavated and crushed to make the 'whiting' used in paints, cosmetics and bread. The chalk pit became flooded every winter and was eventually abandoned in 1960. It has been a popular recreation area ever since, becoming known locally as 'Little Switzerland'.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.720487
Longitude
-0.45876