Lune estuary, Lancashire, England       

1975-6


The estuary of the River Lune is a strange place, forming a long, low peninsula which ends at Sunderland Point. The lowest convenient bridging point, where Lancaster was established, eventually ceased to be a useful port, so Glasson Dock was founded near the river's mouth, with a connection to the canal system. These photos were taken on two separate trips to opposite sides of the estuary.

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Lune estuary, Lancashire, England. 1975-6. Lancaster from the north.Lune estuary, Lancashire, England. 1975-6. Looking north-west along the canal to Glasson Dock.
Lune estuary, Lancashire, England. 1975-6. The industrial area west of Lancaster, from Oxcliffe.Lune estuary, Lancashire, England. 1975-6. The inner dock at Glasson, looking south-east.
Lune estuary, Lancashire, England. 1975-6. White Lund from Oxcliffe.Lune estuary, Lancashire, England. 1975-6. The outer dock at Glasson, looking north.
Lune estuary, Lancashire, England. 1975-6. Stream channel between Overton and Sunderland.Lune estuary, Lancashire, England. 1975-6. Sunderland Point, from Tithe Barn Hill at Glasson.
Lune estuary, Lancashire, England. 1975-6. In Sunderland village.Lune estuary, Lancashire, England. 1975-6. The Chapter House at Cockersand Abbey, from the west.
Lune estuary, Lancashire, England. 1975-6. In Sunderland villageLune estuary, Lancashire, England. 1975-6. The Chapter House at Cockersand Abbey, from the east.
Lune estuary, Lancashire, England. 1975-6. Looking north to the village from near Sunderland Point.Lune estuary, Lancashire, England. 1975-6. Ruins at Cockersand Abbey.
Lune estuary, Lancashire, England. 1975-6. Sunderland Point.Lune estuary, Lancashire, England. 1975-6. A typical estuary tree, at Cockersand Abbey.