The industrial past leeching out
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The industrial past leeching out by Neil Owen as part of the Geograph project.
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The industrial past leeching out
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 26 Sep 2018
Some of the blocks used in local buildings are distinct: they are the useful waste products of the copper and brass industries - which were prevalent in the area. Look closer and the streaks of green indicate the presence of copper.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.465682
Longitude
-2.483348