Norton Cottages
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Norton Cottages by Martin Tester as part of the Geograph project.
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Norton Cottages
Image: © Martin Tester Taken: Unknown
Looking across Norton Basin onto the rear elevation of Norton Cottages. At the time of the photo these were the only houses near the basin. Since then the area has experienced massive redevelopment as more recent photos here will show. In the immediate foreground is the stern of 'Symbol' - originally a Shropshire Union Railway's & Canal Company horsedrawn 'fly' boat & then one of the few remaining examples. Sadly this historic craft has not survived, a well-meaning restoration plan failed as is described here: http://www.canaljunction.com/mainline/0112.htm
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Image Location
Latitude
53.324294
Longitude
-2.656038