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no.109

Harbour Offices

Early 20th century

Viewed from the south. Labelled as Harbour and Dock Offices on OS 25 inch map (1892-1914). A substantial brick building on an embankment above the rail tracks of the Ramsden Dock Branch line. It has a wide view southwards across the docks and the south end of Walney Channel. A central tower has an upper level observation room, and a rooftop meteorological station with anemometer and wind vane.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=1942

no.109

Harbour Offices

Early 20th century

Viewed from the south. Labelled as Harbour and Dock Offices on OS 25 inch map (1892-1914). A substantial brick building on an embankment above the rail tracks of the Ramsden Dock Branch line. It has a wide view southwards across the docks and the south end of Walney Channel. A central tower has an upper level observation room, and a rooftop meteorological station with anemometer and wind vane.

Location: Ramsden Dock Road, Barrow Island, Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/84
Sankey Number: 109

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