Lucas Lane, Hitchin
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Lucas Lane, Hitchin
Image: © John Lucas Taken: 19 Sep 2007
Named after the Quaker family which was prominent in the town for more than 3 centuries. The building in view is the 'Lavender Fields' Cheshire Home. It is named in recognition of the lavender industry which was so important in the town and of which some remnants still survive.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.949514
Longitude
-0.291172