Former glass cone, Prewett Street, Bristol
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Former glass cone, Prewett Street, Bristol
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 21 May 2012
The last stunted relic of the glass industry once prevalent in this area. Built c1780 before being cut down to about a quarter of its original height in 1936. Grade II listed. It has been ingeniously converted to a restaurant, attached to the adjacent hotel.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.447943
Longitude
-2.587488