Askern Spa Pool
Introduction
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Askern Spa Pool
Image: © David Pickersgill Taken: 6 Mar 2008
In the 19th century, Askern began to be developed as a spa – this lake was one of its attractions – then in the early 20th century coal was discovered beneath the village and its history took a very different turn.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.615392
Longitude
-1.150725