Down the Wigan Flight-26
Introduction
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Down the Wigan Flight-26
Image: © David Long Taken: 15 Nov 2007
The Empress Mill once stood proudly next to lock 79. The last part to be demolished was an impressive Acrrington brick water tower right beside the canal. This new tower is sadly but a pale imitation.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.543409
Longitude
-2.610679