Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Photos of the historic fishing settlement of Maryport and neighbouring Flimby on the coast of West Cumbria.
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FLIMBY 01A - The Three Miners
The Three Miners sculpture by local artist Colin Telfer next to the site of the old Risehow Colliery at Flimby, near Maryport, West Cumbria.
Colin Telfer was an ex miner and his sculptures are made from a mixture of resin and iron ore dust from the Florence Mine at Egremont.
Colin Telfer was an ex miner and his sculptures are made from a mixture of resin and iron ore dust from the Florence Mine at Egremont.
FLIMBY 02A - The Three Miners
The Three Miners sculpture by local artist Colin Telfer next to the site of the old Risehow Colliery at Flimby, near Maryport, West Cumbria.
FLIMBY 50A - Flimby Brick
A Flimby Cumberland firebrick found on the site of the former ironworks at Millom in Cumbria.
MARYPORT 01A - Maryport Lighthouse
Maryport Lighthouse and Harbour, Maryport, West Cumbria.
This elegant lighthouse, built in 1846, is believed to be one of the oldest cast iron lighthouses in the world. Criiffel and the Scottish hills can be seen on the far side of the Solway Firth.
This elegant lighthouse, built in 1846, is believed to be one of the oldest cast iron lighthouses in the world. Criiffel and the Scottish hills can be seen on the far side of the Solway Firth.
MARYPORT 03A - Ellenfoot Pedestrian Bridge
Ellenfoot pedestrian bridge spanning Elizabeth Dock at Maryport in West Cumbria.
During low water the bridge is available to walk across, but during high water the bridge is raised to allow the free passage of vessels.
During low water the bridge is available to walk across, but during high water the bridge is raised to allow the free passage of vessels.
MARYPORT 05A - Old Harbourmaster's Office
One of a pair of old harbourmaster's offices at Elizabeth Dock, Maryport, West Cumbria.
MARYPORT 06A - Capstan, Elizabeth Dock
A cast iron capstan on the harbour wall of Elizabeth Dock at Maryport in West Cumbria.
MARYPORT 07A - A Fishy Tale by Colin Telfer
A Fishy Tale by the River Ellen at low tide, Maryport in West Cumbria.
The Fishy Tale is a sculpture by the local artist, Colin Telfer. Commemorating the town's fishing heritage, the sculpture shows three generations of fishermen discussing the day's catch.
Colin Telfer was an ex miner and his sculptures are made from a mixture of resin and iron ore dust from the Florence Mine at Egremont..
The Fishy Tale is a sculpture by the local artist, Colin Telfer. Commemorating the town's fishing heritage, the sculpture shows three generations of fishermen discussing the day's catch.
Colin Telfer was an ex miner and his sculptures are made from a mixture of resin and iron ore dust from the Florence Mine at Egremont..
MARYPORT 08A - A Fishy Tale by Colin Telfer
The Maritime Museum and 'A Fishy Tale' by local sculptor Colin Telfer at Maryport in West Cumbria.
MARYPORT 15A - Senhouse Roman Museum
The Senhouse Roman Museum, Maryport in West Cumbria.
The museum occupies the 1885 Naval Battery building which was used for gun training of the Royal Navy Artillery Reserve.
The building was later used by the Territorial Army until 1966.
The museum occupies the 1885 Naval Battery building which was used for gun training of the Royal Navy Artillery Reserve.
The building was later used by the Territorial Army until 1966.
MARYPORT 25A - Fleming Square
Fleming Square, Maryport in West Cumbria.
This former market square is surrounded by grand houses of late Georgian character. The central obelisk was a recent addition
This former market square is surrounded by grand houses of late Georgian character. The central obelisk was a recent addition
MARYPORT 29A - Sailing ship floral display
A sailing ship floral display at Maryport in West Cumbria.
MARYPORT 30A - St Mary's Church
The 19th century Church of St Mary at Maryport in West Cumbria..Telegraph wires removed.
