Brookvale Park lake
Introduction
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Brookvale Park lake
Image: © Richard Law Taken: 9 Aug 2017
Formed from the earlier natural pool of Lower Witton Lake, this became Lower Witton Reservoir (under the management of the Corporation Water Works) during the latter part of the 19th century, and provided a drinking water supply to Birmingham. When the reservoirs of the Elan Valley in mid Wales took over the task of supplying the city in the early 1900s, this lake reverted to a more recreational state, and had swimming baths erected on the far shore. These fell into disuse and were demolished before the area was landscaped in the 1970s.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.518966
Longitude
-1.865996