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The History of Spike Island & The Sankey Canal
“It is true that those coming to Widnes even from very dark and gloomy skies enter that town and with certain awe and horror… and wonder if life can be sustained there.”
(R. A. Smith. Royal Commission on Noxious Vapours)
1876
Widnes in bygone years.
"Caution" contains strong language
A visitor to Spike Island explains what they observed in 1897.
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