'The Railway'
Introduction
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'The Railway'
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 31 May 2012
The railways came to Yate in 1844 and doubtless this hotel was built shortly thereafter. Having suffered quite a decline in more recent times, it was subject to new owners in 2004. They ploughed a substantial amount of money (nearly £500,000) in order to revive it.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.540881
Longitude
-2.42964