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Glenfield Tunnel airshaft at Holmwood Court
The Glenfield Tunnel is just over a mile long and was built between 1829–32, at a final cost of £17,326, it formed part of the Leicester & Swannington railway. It was in use for over 130 years until its closure in the 1960s.
The redundant tunnel was bought by Leicester City Council for £5, and later underwent £500,000 of strengthening work in 2007-8.
The western portal of the tunnel at Stephenson Court in Glenfield has been sealed up. The eastern portal near the Gilroes Cemetery is now buried.
Image: © Mat Fascione
Taken: 18 Nov 2016
0.03 miles
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Holmwood Drive, Glenfield
Off Groby Road.
Image: © Richard Vince
Taken: 9 Mar 2024
0.06 miles
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National Cycle Route 63 along Groby Road, Leicester
Image: © Mat Fascione
Taken: 26 Apr 2020
0.08 miles
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Entering Leicester on the A50
The city has made much of its association with Richard the Third (sign). However, as some people think he was not a very nice man, maybe the city will be forced to disown him?
Image: © Tim Heaton
Taken: 19 Apr 2019
0.11 miles
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Entrance to Glenfield Hospital
Specialising in care for heart and respiratory problems
Image: © Tim Heaton
Taken: 19 Apr 2019
0.11 miles
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Play space and outdoor gym
In a corner of Holmwood Drive Open Space.
Image: © Ian Calderwood
Taken: 7 Jul 2023
0.12 miles
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Glenfield Frith Drive
Image: © Peter Whatley
Taken: 7 May 2009
0.12 miles
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Glenfield Frith Drive, Glenfield
This is not far from Glenfield Hospital and Leicestershire County Hall.
Image: © John Welford
Taken: 5 Jul 2016
0.13 miles
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Glenfield Frith Drive, Glenfield
Off Leicester Road.
Image: © Richard Vince
Taken: 9 Mar 2024
0.14 miles
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The A50 Groby Road, Leicester.
The Groby Road/New Parks Boulevard roundabout is just out of sight over the crest of the hill. County Hall, Glenfield is very close by.
Image: © Mat Fascione
Taken: 1 Apr 2007
0.15 miles