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...that Roger Wilbraham founded the Widows' Almshouses (pictured) in Nantwich in memory of his wife, who died on the first anniversary of the death of their eldest son?
...that the disappearance of Rebecca Coriam from the Disney Wonder was the first such incident in the history of Disney Cruise Line?
...that Parker's Buildings, built in Chester for the Duke of Westminster, are still standing after 120 years despite early complaints about their "poor materials and workmanship"?
...that listed buildings in Minshull Vernon include five canal bridges, two aqueducts and a former privy?

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