Green for the coal drams

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Green for the coal drams

Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 27 Mar 2017

The old Dramway was used to transport the coal from north of Bristol down to the River Avon near Keynsham, passing through Willsbridge as it did so. The coal was carried in trucks called drams - hence the name. The line closed some time ago but is still recognisable.

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Image Location

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51.435389
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-2.481302