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14-storey blocks of flats overlooking the River Cole, Bacon's End, east Birmingham
Westham House, left, and Wedgewood House form one of the many pairs of tower blocks on the North Solihull skyline. The white and grey colouring makes them seem less substantial. No cladding in sight, only concrete. A successful balance has been struck between landscaped open space, lots of it, for people, and more naturalistic management of the river corridor: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/Portals/0/StrategiesPlansPolicies/LandscapeandEcology/Nature_Conservation_Strategy.pdf pages 8-9.
Image: © Robin Stott
Taken: 9 Jun 2018
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Centurion pub Forth Drive
Centurion pub on forth drive viewed from Chester Rd.
Image: © Carl Baker
Taken: 18 Mar 2006
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The Centurion public house
On Forth Drive, Fordbridge.
Image: © Ian S
Taken: 26 Jul 2021
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The Centurion public house
On Forth Drive, Fordbridge.
Image: © Ian S
Taken: 26 Jul 2021
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A bend on Conway Road, Bacon?s End, east Birmingham
This pleasant development near the River Cole (among the trees) doesn't always get the respect it deserves from some residents (or flytippers). Blocks of flats on Forth Drive, Keele House and Bangor House, can be seen over the trees
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Image: © Robin Stott
Taken: 9 Jun 2018
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Keele House (left) and Bangor House (right)
Twin tower blocks in Bacon's End.
Image: © Richard Law
Taken: 13 Jun 2014
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Located on Clopton Crescent at the intriguingly-named Bacon's End.
Image: © Richard Law
Taken: 13 Jun 2014
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Footpath beside the River Cole and Forth Drive, Bacon?s End, east Birmingham
Overlooked by 14-storey Bangor House, right. Cook's Lane crosses the river, left of centre. The spacious layout of this estate has allowed many trees to develop their natural form and habit.
Image: © Robin Stott
Taken: 9 Jun 2018
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Footbridge across the lake, Meriden Park, Chelmsley Wood, east Birmingham
The lake is fed by the Hatchford Brook which flows northeast to swell the River Cole. The level of the lake is maintained by an elaborate weir below the footbridge.
Image: © Robin Stott
Taken: 9 Jun 2018
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The Kingshurst Evangelical Church
This lies on Forth Drive, between Bacon's End and Kingshurst.
Image: © Richard Law
Taken: 13 Jun 2014
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