Lest we should forget: former printworks and some fine victorian architecture
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Lest we should forget: former printworks and some fine victorian architecture
Image: © Chris Taken: 10 Oct 2012
Lest we should forget: former printworks and shop (seen here) and Winch's Brewery - Image These were part of a historic row of buildings, including the brewer's house and the spring-fed swimming pool. See: Image and Image The applicant said the property had been on the market for nearly 7 years, and not sold and that the condition was "worsening". The Victorian Society objected strongly to the plans. Nevertheless, though the first application was not successful, East Lindsey District Council allowed the second, thus sanctioning the destruction of this historic buildings. Housing is to be built on the site. A similar fate befell the chimney in Cinder Lane, which after being abandoned for 7 years was declared to be unsafe, so that the Council said it had no option but to allow it to be demolished. To see the tragic, and shameful, transformation see: Image], Image] and Image
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