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Christopher
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Link - Whitehaven
« on: Monday 06 August 07 19:03 UTC (UK) »
The Whitehaven.org.uk site contains fascinating details of Whitehaven in a Gazeteer from 1847 The History and special features section contains details of ....
Pubs of Whitehaven - The Renaissance of Whitehaven
Basking Sharks!
Shipbuilding history - The Egremont Ugly Contest
Whitehaven slave traders - web site for St Bees
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Re: Link - Whitehaven
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 25 September 07 20:28 UTC (UK) »
A very interesting website. I was born in Lancashire but my origins are in Whitehaven as my dad, aunties uncles and grand parents were all born there. I plan to visit next year and continue with my family research.  All the best Lincsbabe
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Re: Link - Whitehaven
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 25 September 07 20:32 UTC (UK) »
Just as an afterthought to my last entry. Has anybody tried this link?  It is a virtual tour of Whitehaven

www.virtualwhitehaven.net   Lincsbabe
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Weaver, Wilcock, Heywood, (Leigh Lancashire)
Lee, Mc Quirk, Mc Guirk, Mc Gurk, Blenkinsop, Oldfield, Hilton (Whitehaven Cumbria)
Christopher
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Re: Link - Whitehaven
« Reply #3 on: Friday 28 September 07 05:10 UTC (UK) »
Have a look at the tall ships in the Gallery on the Whitehaven Harbour and Marina website.
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Re: Link - Whitehaven
« Reply #4 on: Friday 28 September 07 07:52 UTC (UK) »
Also try  www.mywhitehaven.net
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