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Charles Bennion Walk at Belgrave Riverside
Part of a new housing development called Belgrave Riverside.
Charles Bennion (1857–1929) was a businessman, manufacturer and philanthropist, probably most well known for purchasing Bradgate Park for the people of Leicestershire.
Image: © Mat Fascione
Taken: 25 Mar 2018
0.05 miles
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British United Shoes - chimney
This was demolished on 21st January 2012 and a photograph taken at the same time as this can be seen here -
Image This area of Leicester is being systematically cleared of industry. Behind me are the remains of one of the Wolsey factories -
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Image: © Chris Allen
Taken: 4 Dec 2011
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British United Shoe
Huge redundant industrial site that is to be shortly redeveloped with residential, commercial, and social properties with a 'waterside address'!
Image: © Roger Hutchinson
Taken: 10 May 2006
0.06 miles
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Grand Union Canal - Leicester
A view of the canal near where it joins the R.Soar.
Image: © Ashley Dace
Taken: Unknown
0.08 miles
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Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line), Leicester
The pound above a lock out of the River Soar, which is rejoined a further two locks later.
Image: © Robin Webster
Taken: 25 Mar 2016
0.09 miles
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Towpath along the Grand Union Canal
The houses are on Bulkington Road at Abbey Meadows, Leicester.
Image: © Mat Fascione
Taken: 23 Feb 2023
0.09 miles
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British United Shoes
The last ever time I would see this chimney and its boiler house. It was demolished on the 21st January 2012.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldie87/5120929552/in/set-72157625128517309/
Image: © Ashley Dace
Taken: 4 Dec 2011
0.09 miles
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Wolsey Chimneys
The old factory was named after the famous Cardinal Wolsey who is buried in Leicester Abbey. The factory has gone but some features have been saved.
Image: © Ashley Dace
Taken: Unknown
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Towpath along the Grand Union Canal
The houses are on Bulkington Road at Abbey Meadows, Leicester.
Image: © Mat Fascione
Taken: 23 Feb 2023
0.10 miles
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Towpath along the Grand Union Canal
The factories are on Marjorie Street in Belgrave, Leicester.
Image: © Mat Fascione
Taken: 23 Nov 2013
0.10 miles