IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
Shannon Road, BIRMINGHAM, B38 9BY
Introduction
This page details the photographs taken nearby to Shannon Road, B38 9BY by members of the Geograph project.
The Geograph project started in 2005 with the aim of publishing, organising and preserving representative images for every square kilometre of Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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Image Map
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Notes
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Image Listing (35 Images Found)
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Approaching Wast Hills Tunnel near Hawkesley, Birmingham
This shows the approach to the north portal of this long tunnel on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. The canal has four tunnels and fifty-eight locks on its journey from Birmingham to the River Severn.
Wast Hills Tunnel is 2626 yards (2493 metres) in length, and has been known as King's Norton Tunnel. It is one of the longest tunnels on the British canal system. There is no towpath. A steam powered (later diesel powered) tunnel tug service operated before most boats became motorised. The tunnel is wide enough for boats to pass each other, with care. The notice on the left suggests that passage through the tunnel will take one hour. Practically, thirty to forty-five minutes is more usual. Unpowered craft are prohibited.
Image: © Roger D Kidd
Taken: 25 Aug 2010
0.03 miles
2
Heading for Wast Hill tunnel
On the Worcester & Birmingham Canal and heading away from Birmingham. Seen from Bridge No. 70 which carries Masshouse Lane over the canal and is a modern construction
Image: © Chris Allen
Taken: 29 Aug 2015
0.04 miles
3
Approaching Wast Hills Tunnel near Hawkesley, Birmingham
This shows the north portal of this long tunnel on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. The canal has four tunnels and fifty-eight locks on its journey from Birmingham to the River Severn.
Wast Hills Tunnel is 2626 yards (2493 metres) in length, and has been known as King's Norton Tunnel. It is one of the longest tunnels on the British canal system. There is no towpath. A steam powered (later diesel powered) tunnel tug service operated before most boats became motorised. The tunnel is wide enough for boats to pass each other, with care. The notice on the left suggests that passage through the tunnel will take one hour. Practically, thirty to forty-five minutes is more usual. Unpowered craft are prohibited.
Image: © Roger D Kidd
Taken: 25 Aug 2010
0.06 miles
4
Towpath next to the North portal of the Wast Hills Tunnel
The Wast Hills Tunnel was built in 1796 and is 2726 yards long. Its southern portal is near Hopwood.
Image: © Mat Fascione
Taken: 2 May 2021
0.07 miles
5
The towpath rejoining the Worcester & Birmingham Canal
There is no towpath through Wast Hill Tunnel, so the towpath goes over the top. Barriers on the slope help prevent unintended dips in the canal.
Image: © Christine Johnstone
Taken: 10 May 2018
0.07 miles
6
North portal of the Wast Hills Tunnel
North portal of the 2726 yards long Wast Hills Tunnel on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. This long tunnel separates the urban part of the canal through the suburbs of Birmingham and the rural section through pastoral Worcestershire. The towpath ascends to the right.
Image: © Philip Halling
Taken: 20 Apr 2013
0.08 miles
7
Tower blocks on the Primrose Hill Estate
Image: © Mat Fascione
Taken: 2 May 2021
0.08 miles
8
North portal of the Wast Hills Tunnel
The Wast Hills Tunnel was built in 1796 and is 2726 yards long. Its southern portal is near Hopwood.
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Image: © Mat Fascione
Taken: 2 May 2021
0.09 miles
9
Primrose Hill Bridge, Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Bridge no. 70, the first bridge north of Wast Hills Tunnel. The towpath all the way from central Birmingham is popular with cyclists.
Image: © Stephen McKay
Taken: 3 Aug 2014
0.09 miles
10
Wast Hill Tunnel near King's Norton, Birmingham
This shows the north portal of this long tunnel on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. The canal has four tunnels and fifty-eight locks on its journey from Birmingham to the River Severn.
Wast Hills Tunnel is 2626 yards (2493 metres) in length, and has been known as King's Norton Tunnel. It is one of the longest tunnels on the British canal system. There is no towpath. A steam powered (later diesel powered) tunnel tug service operated before most boats became motorised. The tunnel is wide enough for boats to pass each other, with care. The notice on the left suggests that passage through the tunnel will take one hour. Practically, thirty to forty-five minutes is more usual. Unpowered craft are prohibited.
Image: © Roger D Kidd
Taken: 25 Aug 2010
0.09 miles