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Old October 3rd, 2005, 11:14 AM
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Fortified pubs!

At two crossings of the Leeds Liverpool Canal canalside pubs either had loopholes added to existing buildings or extensions added intended to blend in with the surroundings. This example is the Slipway Inn near Burscough.



The sign is of a more recent vintage, but the welcome extended to uninvited German tourists would have undoubtably been very warm indeed 60 years ago!

More pics here
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