The Spindle & Thread Pub, High Wycombe (1)
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The Spindle & Thread Pub, High Wycombe (1)
Image: © David Hillas Taken: 20 Feb 2019
Situated in Bellfield Road HP13 5HP, this pub is named in honour of High Wycombe's history as a mill town. The river Wye that runs through that town was used to power mills from the 11th century and, over the years, these mills have produced everything from woven cloth to paper. Lace manufacturing became a huge part of the town's economy in the 17th century and remained as such until the 19th century. To reflect this, the name "Spindle and Thread" was chosen.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.635582
Longitude
-0.753842