Whitehaven: parish church of St. Nicholas
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Whitehaven: parish church of St. Nicholas
Image: © Chris Downer Taken: 7 Aug 2008
This church was rebuilt by Miss Margaret Gibson in her parents' memory, the original church having originated in 1693. In 1971, a fire destroyed all but the southern end, which we see here abutting the main street.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.548081
Longitude
-3.587359