Birmingham Old Main Line Canal and the M5
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Birmingham Old Main Line Canal and the M5
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 12 Feb 2020
Seen at the Oldbury Viaduct towards the end of the lengthy repairs to the motorway. The Old Main Line was built under the direction of James Brindley in 1769-72. It is intimately entwined with the M5 for a considerable length through this area.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.505287
Longitude
-1.999072