WW II painted sign
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WW II painted sign
Image: © BrianPritchard Taken: 16 Jan 2008
In Chester during the second World War, Hydrants for fire fighting were highlighted by painting a large H in yellow paint, surrounded by a square. There are two others that I know of, Edgar's Field entrance, Handbridge and in Abbey Square, behind the Cathedral.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.192534
Longitude
-2.889013