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1788
In Northern England:
- 1788; opening of the original Theatre Royal, on Drury Lane off Mosley Street in Newcastle, granted its Royal licence by King George III.
- 1788; building of the High Light (lighthouse) in Blyth.
- 1788; Witton Bridge over the River Wear built near Witton-le-Wear
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High Light, Lighthouse
- Overview Map Street View The High Light in Blyth was built c.1788 and worked in conjunction with the Low light (rebuilt 1936). It was heightened twice and the light was in …
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Witton Bridge
- Overview Map Street View Witton Bridge crosses the River Wear about a quarter of a mile south of Witton-le-Wear and a similar distance north-west of Witton Castle. The bridge was formerly …
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Church of St Mary
- Overview Map Street View St Mary's is the Parish Church of Wigton. The church was built in 1788 on the site of an earlier 12th century church. The church was …
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High Light, Lighthouse
- Overview Map Street View The High Light in Blyth was built c.1788 and worked in conjunction with the Low light (rebuilt 1936). It was heightened twice and the light was in …
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Witton Bridge
- Overview Map Street View Witton Bridge crosses the River Wear about a quarter of a mile south of Witton-le-Wear and a similar distance north-west of Witton Castle. The bridge was formerly …
