The General Weigh House inside the Grainger Market, Newcastle
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The General Weigh House inside the Grainger Market, Newcastle
Image: © Jeremy Bolwell Taken: 8 Jul 2023
A weigh house allows anyone to come in and get their weight taken accurately. It was used by stallholders to ensure their stock and supplies were accurate too I understand, to ensure that they complied with weights and measures legislation I assume.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.972796
Longitude
-1.615051