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This very substantial factory pictured from the railway footbridge looking West used to make Tupperware, but now it makes Industrial floorcoverings
©David Hignett
In the foreground the brambles almost obscure an old World War 2 Pillbox.The factory in the background was the former R.O.F at Beech Hill.There are several of these Mini Forts and Air Raid shelters around the perimeter fence.
©Jimmy Reeves
Dist:0.1km<br/>The express train to London slows down in its approach to Wigan station
©David Hignett
Dist:0.1km<br/>Another pic in same location but slightly West of other.The abandoned line went to Giants Hall,John,Taylor and Standish Hall Coal Mines which were to the West. The view is looking East towards Rylands Siding and the West Coast Main Line.
©Jimmy Reeves
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©Ian Greig
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©David Long
Dist:0.2km<br/>Barley Brook emerging from underneath the West Coast main line railway.
©Edward Marshall
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©David Long
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©Raymond Knapman
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©David Long
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©Raymond Knapman
Dist:0.5km<br/>The massive and intrusive Heinz factory at Kitt Green is in the distance.
©David Long
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©David Long
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©Raymond Knapman
Dist:0.6km<br/>This structure is situated at the side of a footpath that used to be a narrow gauge railway track. It's made of sheet steel about 1cm thick.
©Edward Marshall

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