From water supply to a walk in the park - Witton Lakes, Birmingham
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From water supply to a walk in the park - Witton Lakes, Birmingham
Image: © Martin Richard Phelan Taken: 9 Aug 2013
Witton Lakes were created in the 19th century as drinking water reservoirs and served this purpose until superseded by the supply from the Elan Valley reservoirs. The North Birmingham Cycle/Walk Route - no. 535 from Sutton Coldfield to Birmingham - passes through the area. Time photo taken 2.55 pm BST (British Summer Time). Image
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Image Location
Latitude
52.530026
Longitude
-1.868616