Ramsbottom Cottage Hospital
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Ramsbottom Cottage Hospital
Image: © Bill Boaden Taken: 27 Jan 2013
Suddenly visible after the removal of the trees which screened it. The only visibility issue now is the low winter sun. The NHS has decided it doesn't need this facility. It looks like proposals to refurbish and develop the existing building which dates from 1898 are not viable. Is demolition the only option? This option comes before the Planning Authority in April 2013.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.640898
Longitude
-2.318955