The Ridings, Rothley
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The Ridings, Rothley
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 8 Sep 2013
This part of the village consists of large houses, a community which would have developed as a result of the proximity of Rothley Station allowing easy access to the city for wealthy Leicester businessmen. (Not obvious in the view, the map tells the story!)
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Image Location
Latitude
52.710445
Longitude
-1.150044