Old stack - Widnes
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Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 9 Jun 2018
I presume this may be related to the former chemical industry or be possibly a sewer vent. There is a listed brick sewer vent elsewhere in Widnes. I would welcome any further information. I have been unable to find anything further on the internet.