Alton Parish Church hit by lightning 24 June 1880 repaired by brave Steeple Jacks

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Alton Parish Church hit by lightning 24 June 1880 repaired by brave Steeple Jacks

Image: © The Crowley family archives Taken: Unknown

Steeple Jacks, repairing the steeple of St Lawrence's church, showing off before days of Health and Safety. Taken by a member of the Crowley family who also ran a brewery on the site now occupied by Sainsbury's in Alton. See Image

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.152075
Longitude
-0.97609