Whitehaven

Marlborough Street

Marlborough Street has its place in history as it was there in 1778 that David Freeman ran from door to door in the small hours awakening the town to the American raid of John Paul Jones.

Admiral house on Marborough Street

Now all the old houses have gone and modern apartments in the form of Admiral house occupy most of the street.

Vagabond pub on Marborough Street

There is also The Vagabond a small public house which has had various names in recent years including the Lime Lounge and The American Connection.

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