Also known as Whitby Lighthouse, Ellesmere Port Lighthouse was built at Whitby Docks in 1880.

William Jessop built a canal from the River Mersey at Netherpool to Ellesmere and Chester …

Amy

November 10, 2019

Cycling

Towering above Whitby Locks in Ellesmere Port, Ellesmere Port Lighthouse once guided boats into the Shropshire Union Railway and Canal from the River Mersey. An engineer called Mr. Jebb designed the lighthouse in 1874. Built in red brick, the lighthouse's octagonal tower is almost 36 feet (11 m) high. The light could be seen from 19 miles (30 km) away.

Today, the lighthouse is a listed building and iconic site on the horizon.

SueBooth

October 12, 2024

Cycling

great cafe at Boat Museum but also Port and Anchor

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Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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