Bestwood Village, Coronation Road
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Bestwood Village, Coronation Road
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 13 Jan 2008
The name gives a clue to the date of building. Typical post-war council development with only a narrow carriageway - council tenants were not expected to own motor cars! At this stage the colliery was still productive and modern housing was important.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.026538
Longitude
-1.178138