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Photo-a-Day  (Thursday, 17th February, 2011)

Haigh Windmill


Haigh Windmill
Renovation work begins on the Windmill at Haigh.

Photo: David Barker  (Nikon D3000 70-300mm lens)
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Comment by: Ken R on 17th February 2011 at 00:01

Its about time.

Comment by: dot on 17th February 2011 at 08:09

Glad to see the long awaited work has started

Comment by: Harry C. on 17th February 2011 at 10:15

Interesting photo David, originally used to pump water up to Haigh Brewery built in 1873 which was situated behind the Balcarres Arms pub.

Comment by: Bren on 17th February 2011 at 21:25

yes it is about time Ken ... perhaps Haigh Hall next ???? look forward to your next shots Dave !! :-}

Comment by: David Barker on 18th February 2011 at 00:26

Thanks everyone ,thankyou Bren.

Comment by: gerald pilkington canada on 18th February 2011 at 00:34

i think i had a lager there

Comment by: danny dewhurst on 21st February 2011 at 10:21

great to see a childhood memory kept alive, is was painted white in the sixties, Well done Aspull council.

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