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Three-story building with a cream facade, two white bay windows, and a dark green Specsavers storefront at street level.

23 Crown Street, St Ives (RGL2026)

23 Crown Street, St Ives

History of 23 Crown Street

1898

Explosion of 50lbs of explosive at Ruston Stores. One fatality and £600 of damage. Entire conents of shop was blown across the street.

2025

Edinburgh Woollen Mill

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