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whn - Whitehaven

Folder: WHITEHAVEN
A collection or perhaps a selection of images related to Whitehaven and the surrounding area, presented in a random fashion. . . After a break between March 2020 and April 2023, the latter part largely self-imposed, during the Covid-19 Pandemic, we have re-started regular visits to Whitehaven, and the Miller-Fifer ...
whn - sunset 5jun16

whn - sunset 5jun16

05 Jun 2016 361
The last few moments of the visible sun. (2 of 3)
whn - sunset silhouette

whn - sunset silhouette

05 Jun 2016 167
The sea scouts building has been backlit by the setting sun. Apparently *they* are planning to demolish all three structures on this quay - on "safety" grounds. (1 of 3)
whn - tenacity; t'other way

whn - tenacity; t'other way

19 Jun 2016 291
Tenacity has been turned around to face the other way.
whn - two yachts here

whn - two yachts here

05 Jun 2016 196
In almost the last of the evening light, two yachts make their way into the outer harbour, heading in for the sea lock.
whn - wa38 lockin

whn - wa38 lockin

25 Jun 2016 182
MFV WA38 locking into Whitehaven. She snuck in between two groups of wsba members setting out for some sailing.
whn - wp baseplate 1

whn - wp baseplate 1

25 Jun 2016 179
remains of a rail chair / base plate on the west pier
whn - wp baseplate 2

whn - wp baseplate 2

25 Jun 2016 202
remains of a rail chair / base plate on the west pier
whn - wsba 1

whn - wsba 1

25 Jun 2016 1 206
first group of wsba members are exiting the sea lock.
whn - wsba 2

whn - wsba 2

25 Jun 2016 1 259
group of vessels, mainly wsba members, waiting to lock out of the marina (group 2)
whn - dusk view

whn - dusk view

24 Jun 2016 188
The Candlestick, viewed in the twilight, before the floodlighting switches on. Maybe imaging things, but that blurred bird looks somewhat like the local heron, as opposed to a gull.
whn - end of era [1 of 3]

whn - end of era [1 of 3]

25 Jun 2016 2 1 248
The sculpture "The End of an Era" depicting and commemorating the mining industry in Whitehaven. (one of three images)
whn - end of era 2

whn - end of era 2

25 Jun 2016 179
Second of three - Dedication (unveiling) plaque for the sculpture "The End of an Era" depicting and commemorating the mining industry in Whitehaven.
whn - end of era 3

whn - end of era 3

25 Jun 2016 154
Third of three - Information board describing the sculpture "The End of an Era" depicting and commemorating the mining industry in Whitehaven.
whn - whitey rock

whn - whitey rock

23 Apr 2016 2 1 249
This conspicuous feature on the shoreline, underneath Bransty, is "whitey rock" ... This slag bank is almost the only feature remaining to mark the location of the Lonsdale Haematite Ironworks, which ceased production at the very start of the twentieth century, just after Whitehaven's shipyards had closed, greatly reducing demand.
whn - womble has worked

whn - womble has worked

06 Feb 2015 2 1 251
The catch net has a significant quantity of rubbish collected from the water around the Marina pontoons.
whn - inclusions

whn - inclusions

14 Feb 2015 2 1 207
The sandstone used to build the West Pier at Whitehaven has a number of interesting inclusions. Quartzite and ironstone, in the main. More or less distinct signs of "current bedding" are visible on some of the stones.
whn - west pier turnout

whn - west pier turnout

14 Feb 2015 181
Just in front of the line of bollards is the site of a turnout (points) to a loop. The main route continues in a straight line - marked by the light grey patches. The loop line runs away from the two removable bollards (the middle pair) parallel with the main line.
whn - wsba setting off

whn - wsba setting off

14 May 2016 1 1 327
A few members of Whitehaven Sailing and Boating Association are preparing to set off on a race. A few minutes later and they were all heading towards St Bees Head.
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