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Stott Park Bobbin Mill, Colton, Low Stott Park, Cumbria, SD37228821 -- Waste, from one lathe. This is used as fuel for the steam engine's boiler, it is also used by the operators to keep themselves warm, by standing thigh deep in it. The workshop doors was kept open to blow away dust, a serious fire hazard.
(photo 15.4.2014)

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