The Victoria Hotel, Tockholes
Introduction
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The Victoria Hotel, Tockholes
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 12 Jul 2012
It is said that The Victoria Hotel was originally built in the late 18th century as a cotton warehouse or weaving shed. It became a residential hotel and was named The Victoria soon after she ascended the throne in 1837 (http://www.cottontown.org/page.cfm?pageid=2882&language=eng Cotton Town).
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Image Location
Latitude
53.701245
Longitude
-2.515112