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Footpath to Grovefield Crescent, Lavender Hall Park, Balsall Common
The park is better-connected to the new residential estate off Hallmeadow Road than to the older part of the village behind the camera. The estate and the park followed the construction of the road in the late 1990s.
Image: © Robin Stott
Taken: 27 Feb 2015
0.09 miles
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Path to Huggins Close, southeast end of Lavender Hall Park, Balsall Common
Rounding a corner at the end of Green Lane this spacious park came into view – a complete surprise. The path cuts through one of the retained hedgerows.
Image: © Robin Stott
Taken: 27 Feb 2015
0.10 miles
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The Brickmakers Arms, Station Road CV7
Image: © Robin Stott
Taken: 21 Jan 2011
0.11 miles
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Hallmeadow Road meets Station Road CV7
Relatively new Hallmeadow Road, left, may relieve the (mostly residential) A452 Kenilworth Road through Balsall Common, but it's only half a bypass.
Image: © Robin Stott
Taken: 21 Jan 2011
0.11 miles
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A rather big puddle, Lavender Hall Park, Balsall Common
Imperceptible falls must cause all the rainfall to gather here. During my visit the ground seemed rather soggy, perhaps due to the level terrain and a rather impermeable soil. The trees may have been pushed over by vandals; soft ground will have made the job easier. Putting in drainage at this stage, or even changing the levels locally, would be disruptive but could have benefits for users of this fine new park.
Image: © Robin Stott
Taken: 27 Feb 2015
0.11 miles
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One of the interpretive signs, Lavender Hall Park, Balsall Common
The location is seen in
Image The 11-hectare park became public open space in 2000. It is owned and managed by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. It is not known whether this splendid amenity was provided by planning agreement linked to other development in the village.
Image: © Robin Stott
Taken: 27 Feb 2015
0.12 miles
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Junction of paths, southeast corner of Lavender Hall Park
The interpretive sign is the subject of
Image It faces visitors who enter the park from Green Lane.
Image: © Robin Stott
Taken: 27 Feb 2015
0.12 miles
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Station Road, Balsall Common
Image: © JThomas
Taken: 6 Oct 2012
0.13 miles
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Steps from Hallmeadow Road to Balsall Common Health Centre
The centre is home to the Balsall Common and Meriden Group Practice, Community Services, and Balsall Common Dental Care. When I photographed the centre in 2015 (not yet uploaded) it seemed brand new. There was a Lloyds Pharmacy in the building too.
Image: © Robin Stott
Taken: 22 Jun 2019
0.13 miles
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The Brickmaker's Arms
Grade II listed https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101367067-the-brickmakers-arms-public-house-berkswell#.WrqOhtQrLGg in 1976, the pub dates back to the 17th century, and was probably a farmhouse originally. The porch on the front is a modern addition.
Image: © Richard Law
Taken: 21 Mar 2018
0.13 miles