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De Montfort House, Shirrall Grove, Kingshurst, east Birmingham
The map says 'Motte and Bailey Castle' in the area but I don't think this is it.
Image: © Robin Stott
Taken: 15 Jun 2018
0.04 miles
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Highrise Flats
These flats are on Kingshurst Way photographed from near the River Cole.
Image: © Carl Baker
Taken: 20 Sep 2006
0.10 miles
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Bus in Fordbridge Road turning circle, Kingshurst
Once the terminus of frequent route 93 from Birmingham city centre via Castle Bromwich, when I visited Fordbridge Road turning circle it was served only by half hourly route 59, which reaches the city centre via a meandering route through Shard End, Lea Hall and Yardley. This Dennis Trident/Alexander ALX400, operated by National Express West Midlands, has plenty of room to turn. Located on the south western fringe of the estate and overlooking a sizable park, this is one of Birmingham's more tranquil bus termini.
Image: © Richard Vince
Taken: 8 Dec 2012
0.10 miles
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The Lakeside Club
At the end of Fordbridge Road in Kingshurst.
Image: © Carl Baker
Taken: 12 Sep 2006
0.11 miles
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Slipway to the lake, Babb?s Mill Recreation Ground, Kingshurst, east Birmingham
It was associated with a boathouse, shown on the 2015 A-Z but not on old maps up to 1991 and not there now. Now there are a couple of car parks accessed from Fordbridge Road, a former turning area for boat trailers, and a small skate park. The fenced platform on the right has a picnic table and a board illustrating the lake's bird life. The River Cole follows its own separate course among the trees on the opposite shore.
Image: © Robin Stott
Taken: 15 Jun 2018
0.14 miles
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Babbs Mill Lake and island
Image: © Ann Causer
Taken: Unknown
0.18 miles
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Lake, Babbs Mill Recreation Ground, Kingshurst, east Birmingham
The lake appears to be fed by a tributary of the River Cole. The Cole itself goes its own way among the vegetation on the right. The foreground might seem unprepossessing but water level was probably low, there was no litter, and behind the camera was a bank of wildflowers. A heron flopped over. The buildings on the skyline are at Fordbridge in
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Image: © Robin Stott
Taken: 15 Jun 2018
0.23 miles
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The River Cole in Babb's Mill Recreation Ground, Kingshurst, east Birmingham
The view downstream is from the footbridge that is reached from Fordbridge Road. There are footpaths on each side of the river. A riffle shows that the Cole is flowing away from the camera. There is a gravelly beach in the foreground. Downstream a glimpse of brown soil suggests recent erosion on the outside of a bend.
Image: © Robin Stott
Taken: 15 Jun 2018
0.23 miles
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A small stream
A small stream flows into Kingshurst Lake near to Babb's Mill.
Image: © Carl Baker
Taken: 12 Sep 2006
0.24 miles