Ashton Packet Boat Company Ltd, Hanover Street North.
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Ashton Packet Boat Company Ltd, Hanover Street North.
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 7 May 2000
The long black shed contains a steam winch used for the slipping of boats. The black smoke indicates that steam is being raised prior to putting the narrowboat back in the water. A fun way to spend a Sunday morning.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.475966
Longitude
-2.122001