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Bus lay by, Pendeford Mill Lane, Bilbrook
Looking rather like a turning circle, but not large enough for turning a bus. I believe this was the terminus of the long withdrawn bus route from Wolverhampton that reached Bilbrook by way of Whitmore Reans, Blakeley Green, and Barnhurst Lane (number 537 in 1983). The timetable case at the stop contained a timetable for routes 88 and 88A from Stafford to Codsall when I visited, but I doubt those routes still exist.
Image: © Richard Vince
Taken: 23 Dec 2017
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Bilbrook
Image: © Geoff Pick
Taken: 3 Oct 2008
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Houses on Pendeford Mill Lane, Bilbrook
Image: © Richard Vince
Taken: 23 Dec 2017
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Memorial on Bilbrook Village Green
The plane is a Boulton Paul Defiant night fighter built nearby in Pendeford.
Image: © John M
Taken: 26 Aug 2012
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Detail on sign on village green
Celebrating the manufacture of the wartime Boulton Paul Defiant night fighter nearby in Pendeford.
The Defiant was built to meet an RAF specification for a 'turret' fighter to intercept formations of unescorted bombers. The weight of the turret and additional crewman together with minimal front armament left the plane vulnerable to frontal attack from the newer fighters.
Image: © John M
Taken: 26 Aug 2012
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Lane Green Road, Lane Green
Looking towards Bilbrook village centre, with the junction with Wesley Road on the left.
Image: © Richard Vince
Taken: 23 Dec 2017
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Bilbrook Village Sign
Celebrating the manufacture of the wartime Boulton Paul Defiant night fighter nearby in Pendeford.
The Defiant was built to meet an RAF specification for a 'turret' fighter to intercept formations of unescorted bombers. The weight of the turret and additional crewman together with minimal front armament left the plane vulnerable to frontal attack from the newer fighters.
Image: © John M
Taken: 26 Aug 2012
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Village sign, Pendeford Mill Lane, Bilbrook
Welcoming those approaching from the east.
Image: © Richard Vince
Taken: 23 Dec 2017
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Centre of Bilbrook
A nicely painted sign post in the centre of Bilbrook. The Woodman pub can be seen across the road.
Image: © A Holmes
Taken: 1 Aug 2007
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National Cycle Route 81 entering Bilbrook (at Joey's Lane)
Only a short section of the route is signed into Bilbrook. Eventually the route will link Sandwell (joining with Route 5 from Birmingham) and Aberystwyth via Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.
Image: © John M
Taken: 26 Aug 2012
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