A picture of Widnes in the county of Cheshire
Submitted on 10th August 2006

A picture of Lydiate in the county of Merseyside
Submitted on 18th June 2006

A picture of New Brighton in the county of Merseyside
Submitted on 18th June 2006

A picture of Widnes in the county of Cheshire
Submitted on 18th June 2006

A picture of Runcorn in the county of Cheshire
Submitted on 18th June 2006

A picture of Widnes in the county of Cheshire
Submitted on 18th June 2006

A picture of Kirkby in the county of Merseyside
Submitted on 18th June 2006

A picture of Kirkby in the county of Merseyside
Submitted on 18th June 2006

A picture of Parbold in the county of Lancashire
Submitted on 18th June 2006

A picture of Parbold in the county of Lancashire
Submitted on 18th June 2006

A picture of Kirkby in the county of Merseyside
Submitted on 18th June 2006

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Wainhouse Tower is a folly in the parish of King Cross, on the south west side of Halifax. At 275 feet, it is the tallest structure in Calderdale and the tallest folly in the world. It was erected between 1871-1875. The main shaft is octagonal with a square base and 403 stairs leading to the first of two viewing platforms.

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