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Which way for the A45?
A somewhat confusing set of road markings at the eastern end of Heath Highway. Even worse, the logical direction for the A45 is straight ahead, but it requires a distinct turn to the right. Just follow the traffic!
Image: © Peter Whatley
Taken: 7 Dec 2011
0.11 miles
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The Coventry Road, Hay Mills, Birmingham
This photo is taken on the Hay Mills Bridge (dated 1903) looking east in the Coventry direction.
Image: © John Evans
Taken: 27 Aug 2006
0.13 miles
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Coventry Road (A45) west of Kings Road
Image: © Peter Whatley
Taken: 7 Dec 2011
0.18 miles
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Hay Barn Rec
A large recreation ground and sports facility, bordering the River Cole on the east side, and built-up areas of Small Heath on the west.
Image: © Richard Law
Taken: 24 Nov 2014
0.20 miles
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St Cyprian's Church, Hay Mills, Birmingham
St Cyprian's Church, Hay Mills is a parish church in the Church of England in Hay Mills, Birmingham. Designed by Martin & Chamberlain architects in 1873-74 and financed by James Horsfall; he was a major manufacturer and exporter of the strengthened wire to Europe and the world during the mid-19th century. A Grade II listed church.
Image: © user
Taken: 2 Oct 2011
0.20 miles
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A45 Coventry Road
Viewed from the junction with Kings Road.
Image: © SMJ
Taken: 28 Jun 2009
0.21 miles
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The Monica Pub, Small Heath
A little off the beaten track, The Monica lies at the junction of Somerville Road and (oddly) Monica Road.
Image: © Richard Law
Taken: 2 Jan 2015
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OS benchmark - Small Heath, The Monica pub
Picked out rather roughly in white paint is an OS cutmark on the NE face of The Monica; originally levelled at 110.45m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn.
Image: © Richard Law
Taken: 2 Jan 2015
0.23 miles
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Coventry Road (A45) approaching Kings Road, eastbound
The A45 is a wide, efficient highway: surprisingly not very typical of Birmingham's arterial routes.
Image: © Peter Whatley
Taken: 7 Dec 2011
0.23 miles
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Heath Highway approaching Heybarnes Circus
Image: © Peter Whatley
Taken: 7 Dec 2011
0.24 miles