No.1 Wigan Pier
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No.1 Wigan Pier
Image: © Gerald England Taken: 28 Sep 2017
This building, dating from 1777, was the Terminus Warehouse. It was used to store grain, sugar, spices and dried fruit. Barges sheltered under its twin arches whilst the cargo was loaded or off-loaded. It is Grade II listed https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1384555 where it is known as Bridge Warehouse. After falling into severe disrepair, the warehouse was rebuilt, brick by brick, in 1984 and is now used as offices by insurance brokers Burrow Humphreys Ltd.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.542274
Longitude
-2.638731