"The Villa" at Barnby Basin
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Image: © Neil Theasby Taken: 12 Aug 2021
Once the western terminus of the Aire and Calder Navigation Canal. The actual basin was just behind this house. The canal facilitated the movement of coal. Stanhope and Higham collieries were close by.
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