eaw038348 ENGLAND (1951). Moorings on the River Deben, Felixstowe Ferry, 1951. This image has been produced from a print.

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Title [EAW038348] Moorings on the River Deben, Felixstowe Ferry, 1951. This image has been produced from a print.
Reference EAW038348
Date 3-August-1951
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Place name FELIXSTOWE FERRY
Parish FELIXSTOWE
District
Country ENGLAND
Easting / Northing 632786, 238079
Longitude / Latitude 1.3910719613171, 51.991859358409
National Grid Reference TM328381

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