Chemical works, Castleford.
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Chemical works, Castleford.
Image: © David Pickersgill Taken: Unknown
The former Lambsons (previously Laporte) plant in March 2005, now demolished to make way for housing. However, as industry disappears, the River Aire becomes cleaner and more attractive to wildlife and the fisherman.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.729767
Longitude
-1.360022