Swan House, Boston
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Swan House, Boston
Image: © J.Hannan-Briggs Taken: 25 Nov 2012
Built in 1877 by Anderson & Co, as a feather processing factory for pillows. Geese were kept locally on the fens, and their feathers were cleaned and stuffed into pillowcases. The factory was in use until the mid 20th century, it is now converted into flats.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.976939
Longitude
-0.03107