The Entrance to The Shap Wells Hotel
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The Entrance to The Shap Wells Hotel
Image: © mike may Taken: 12 Apr 2009
Shap wells was once noted for its spa and medicinal waters. people travelled from all over the country to the spa. Shap wells served as a prisoner of war camp during world war two.In 1962, after a period of decline, the building was purchased and turned into the fine hotel it is today.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.479813
Longitude
-2.651561