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Tag Archives: Barrowmouth
Snippets 8: A non-conformist on the shore
‘Brockram’ and ‘breccia’: the first word suggests something that is solid and long-lasting, the other has a hint of transience, of frippery. But Brockram is a form of breccia; it looks like a congealed and lumpy mess of porridge that … Continue reading →
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Tagged Barrowmouth, breccia, Brockram, Coal-measures, non-conformity, sandstone, St Bees'
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