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ATHERSTONE

Rear of former industrial premises due for re-development, original use unknown.

ATHERSTONE

Rear of former industrial premises due for re-development, original use unknown.

ATHERSTONE

Rear of former industrial premises due for re-development, original use unknown.

ATHERSTONE

The Market Place & Parish Church.

ATHERSTONE

The former railway station.

ATHERSTONE

Cast metal covers in the pavement around Market Square.

ATHERSTONE

Cast metal covers in the pavement around Market Square.

ATHERSTONE

Cast metal covers in the pavement around Market Square.

CLAVERDON

A fine example of a cob wall recently discovered in Claverdon.

COVENTRY

Early postcard view of the A45 crossroads with the Kenilworth Road running left to right. Note the interesting street furniture.

COVENTRY

Looking down Bishop St. in the early 1950's.

COVENTRY

An early Lea-Francis advert.

COVENTRY

Former premises of White & Poppe, Lockhurst Lane, Coventry.

COVENTRY

Former premises of White & Poppe, Lockhurst Lane, Coventry.

COVENTRY

Former premises of White & Poppe, Lockhurst Lane, Coventry.

COVENTRY

The old police box at White & Poppe, Lockhurst Lane, Coventry.

COVENTRY

Close up of the police box with the flap used by the public to access the emergency phone.

COVENTRY

Early Armstrong-Siddeley Deasy advert.

CRACKLEY

Fine blue brick rainwater drainage channel on the former Kenilworth - Berkswell railway. Now a 'Greenway'.

CRACKLEY

Fine blue brick rainwater drainage channel on the former Kenilworth - Berkswell railway. Now a 'Greenway'.

CRACKLEY

Fine blue brick rainwater drainage channel on the former Kenilworth - Berkswell railway. Now a 'Greenway'.

KENILWORTH

The road sign that used to stand at the corner of Fieldgate Lane & Upper Spring Lane until the 1980's.

KENILWORTH

The remains of the low bridge road sign still standing in Rocky Lane at Glasshouse lane.

KENILWORTH

Flying Scotsman hauling The Orient Express near Common Lane bridge in October 2003.

KENILWORTH

Ventilation shaft discovered in Abbey Fields in 2000.

LEAMINGTON SPA

Harbury Windmill.

MARTON JUNCTION

On the former Leamington Spa to Rugby line - surviving branch to the cement works was still in daily use c.1972.

MARTON JUNCTION

On the former Leamington Spa to Rugby line - surviving branch to the cement works was still in daily use c.1972.

MARTON JUNCTION

On the former Leamington Spa to Rugby line - surviving branch to the cement works was still in daily use c.1972.

STRATFORD

Stratford - Moreton tramway sets in the Bancroft Gardens.

STRATFORD

Early guide c1939 with lovely artwork.

STRETTON ON DUNSMORE

Fingerpost cast by Glovers of Warwick. (Photo by Peter Chater).

FALMOUTH CRANES

Cranes at Falmouth. Stothert & Pitt. (Photo by Derek Billings).

 

FALMOUTH CRANES

Cranes at Falmouth. Stothert & Pitt. (Photo by Derek Billings).

 

FALMOUTH CRANES

Cranes at Falmouth. Stothert & Pitt. (Photo by Derek Billings).

 

WALCOTE

Crab Mill 1980 (Photo by Derek Billings).

LEAMINGTON SPA

Heathcote Farm. Viewed in 1981 from the third island when driving from Whitnash to Warwick, before development! (Photo by Derek Billings).

LEAMINGTON SPA BREWERY

Kiln Floor (Photo by Derek Billings).

 

LEAMINGTON SPA BREWERY

Kiln - perferated tiles. (Photo by Derek Billings).

 

LEAMINGTON SPA BREWERY

Main buildings. (Photo by Derek Billings).

LEAMINGTON SPA BREWERY

Interior. (Photo by Derek Billings).

LEAMINGTON SPA BREWERY

Main buildings. (Photo by Derek Billings).

 

WARWICK

Former mill in Saltisford. (Photo by Derek Billings).

 

ALCESTER

Minerva Mill in may 1980. (Photo by Derek Billings).

 

STRATFORD UPON AVON

Saville Factory. (Photo by Derek Billings).

WARWICK

Warwick gas holder building. (Photo by Derek Billings).

 

COVENTRY

Flour mill in Wheatley Street 1978. (Photo by Derek Billings).

BANBURY

A4 Pacific Mallard at Banbury, October 1986. (Photo by Derek Billings).

HUNNINGTON

The Blue Bird Toffee Works at Hunnington, west of Birmingham. (Photo by Derek Billings).

HUNNINGTON

The Blue Bird Toffee Works at Hunnington, west of Birmingham. (Photo by Derek Billings).

BUDBROOK

Water Tower at the former barracks in 1981. Now demolished. (Photo by Derek Billings).

COVENTRY

G.E.C. works in Spon Street, 1981. (Photo by Derek Billings).

COVENTRY

Longford gas holders in December 1982. (Photo by Derek Billings).

LEAMINGTON SPA

The Midland Red Garage, Myton Rd, now the site of Home base. (Photo by Derek Billings).

LEAMINGTON SPA

29th may 1977, Pendennis Castle on its last run before export to Australia. Now back in the UK and being restored at Didcot. (Photo by Derek Billings).

BIRMINGHAM

Aerial view of the city centre in 2008.

HONILEY

Former RAF Honiley near Kenilworth. Once owned by Lucas Aerospace now the home of Pro Drive.

OAKHAM

Oakham level crossing signal box in Rutland. Famous for being the model for the Airfix 1:72 scale plastic kit.

ATHERSTONE

Mile Post. (Photo by Peter Chater).

WALTON HALL

The Bath House. (Photo by Peter Chater).

PITTEN HILL

Mile Post. (Photo by Peter Chater).

BINLEY, COVENTRY

Funeral Directors in Binley Rd, 1979. (Photo by Derek Billings).

LEAMINGTON SPA

Griffiths Jewellery factory in Tachbrook Road. (Photo by Derek Billings).

LEAMINGTON SPA

Midland Motor Panels in Gunnery Terrace. (Photo by Derek Billings).

LEAMINGTON SPA

The offices of the Morning News in Bedford Street. (Photo by Derek Billings).

LEAMINGTON SPA

Pumping Station in Princes Drive. The iron columns are now preserved at Blists Hill entrance. (Photo by Derek Billings).

LEAMINGTON SPA

Soans, Dormer Place, a skating rink and WWI aircraft factory before becoming a garage. (Photo by Derek Billings).

WORCESTER

West Central Wagon Works in 1980. (Photo by Derek Billings).

NORFOLK

Horsey Windpump is a restored drainage windpump that affords striking views across Horsey Mere, one of the Norfolk Broads. 2008

NORFOLK

Horsey Windpump. 2008

NORFOLK

Horsey Windpump. 2008

NAPTON

Napton Brickworks 1972. (Photo by Hugh Jones).

WARWICK

Warwick Power station in the 1970's. (Photo by Hugh Jones).

WARWICK

Behind Nelson Gym, Warwick. (Photo by Hugh Jones).

WARWICK

Rock Mill before re-development. (Photo by Hugh Jones).

WARWICK

Rear of Rock Mill before re-development. (Photo by Hugh Jones).

WARWICK

Rock Mill before re-development, 2 Jan 1973. (Photo by Christopher Capewell).

WARWICK

Rock Mill before re-development, 2 Jan 1973. (Photo by Christopher Capewell).

WARWICK

Rock Mill before re-development, 2 Jan 1973. (Photo by Christopher Capewell).

WARWICK

Rock Mill before re-development, 2 Jan 1973. (Photo by Christopher Capewell).

WARWICK

Bowling Green Pavilion, adjacent to Warwick Power Station 2/1/1973. Possibly one of the six number Leamington and Warwick Tramway cars built by Brush for the 1905 electrification. (Photo by Christopher Capewell).

WARWICK

Another photo of the tram body on the bowling green at Warwick Power Station in 1978. (Photo by Peter Chater).

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2008

AEC HGV with Fordson tractor on the back.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2008

Foden HGV in Hoveringham livery.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2008

Foden HGV in Hoveringham livery.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2008

Foden HGV in Hoveringham livery.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2008

Scammell Tractor.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2008

Jet Petrol tanker.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2008

AEC HGV.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2008

Mechanical Horse.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2008

Morris Commercials J Series.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2008

Morris Commercials J Series.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2008

Ford Anglia 'Walls Ice Cream Van'.

CARDINGTON, BEDS

The famous airship hangars, thankfully now listed.

CARDINGTON, BEDS

The famous airship hangars, thankfully now listed.

CARDINGTON, BEDS

The famous airship hangars, thankfully now listed.

CARDINGTON, BEDS

The famous airship hangars, thankfully now listed.

CARDINGTON, BEDS

The famous airship hangars, thankfully now listed.

CARDINGTON, BEDS

The famous airship hangars, thankfully now listed. Rail mounted door opening system.

TYSELEY

Tyseley Museum Workshops 2007. (Photo by Hugh Jones).

TYSELEY

Tyseley Museum Workshops 2007. (Photo by Hugh Jones).

TYSELEY

Tyseley Museum Workshops 2007. (Photo by Hugh Jones).

LLANYMYNECH

Hoffman lime-burning kiln at Llanymynech. (Photo by Hugh Jones).

LLANYMYNECH

Hoffman lime-burning kiln at Llanymynech. (Photo by Hugh Jones).

WHITNASH

60 plus concrete tank traps discovered by a school in Whitnash in 2008. (Photo by Derek Billings).

WHITNASH

60 plus concrete tank traps discovered by a school in Whitnash in 2008. (Photo by Derek Billings).

RADFORD SEMELE

Pill Box on the embankment of the disused Leamington to Rugby railway line. (Photo by Derek Billings).

RADFORD SEMELE

Pill Box on the embankment of the disused Leamington to Rugby railway line. (Photo by Derek Billings).

RADFORD SEMELE

Pill Box on the embankment of the disused Leamington to Rugby railway line. (Photo by Derek Billings).

MARTON JUNCTION

Former tank traps on and around The Ridgeway near the iron railway bridge at Marton Junction of the Fosse Way. (Photo by Derek Billings).

MARTON JUNCTION

Former tank traps on and around The Ridgeway near the iron railway bridge at Marton Junction of the Fosse Way. (Photo by Derek Billings).

MARTON JUNCTION

Former tank traps on and around The Ridgeway near the iron railway bridge at Marton Junction of the Fosse Way. (Photo by Derek Billings).

MARTON JUNCTION

The iron railway bridge, now listed, at Marton Junction of the Fosse Way. (Photo by Derek Billings).

NORTH WALES

Former Corwen Fire Station built 1912.

NORTH WALES

Llangollen Station 2009.

NORTH WALES

Llangollen Station 2009.

NORTH WALES

Llangollen Station 2009.

NORTH WALES

Llangollen Station 2009.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

The Old Bell & Steelyard. The Steelyard was an early form of weighbridge added to the building in about 1680 to charge all loads passing over 2.5 ton a toll.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

The Old Bell & Steelyard. Closer view of the Steelyard, an early form of weighbridge added to the bulding in about 1680 to weigh loads over 2.5 ton for for toll charges.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

Priestman crane in use at the boat yard close to the railway station.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

Priestman crane in use at the boat yard close to the railway station.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

Priestman crane in use at the boat yard close to the railway station.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

The tide mill at Woodbridge, the last remaining example in the U.K. Now preserved.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

The tide mill at Woodbridge, the last remaining example in the U.K. Now preserved.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

The tide mill at Woodbridge, the last remaining example in the U.K. Now preserved.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

The tide mill at Woodbridge, the last remaining example in the U.K. Now preserved.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

The tide mill at Woodbridge, the last remaining example in the U.K. Now preserved.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

The tide mill at Woodbridge, the last remaining example in the U.K. Now preserved.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

The tide mill at Woodbridge, the last remaining example in the U.K. Now preserved.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

The tide mill at Woodbridge, the last remaining example in the U.K. Now preserved.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

The tide mill at Woodbridge, the last remaining example in the U.K. Now preserved.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

The tide mill at Woodbridge, the last remaining example in the U.K. Now preserved.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

The tide mill at Woodbridge, the last remaining example in the U.K. Now preserved.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

The tide mill at Woodbridge, the last remaining example in the U.K. Now preserved.

WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK

The tide mill at Woodbridge, the last remaining example in the U.K. Now preserved.

RUGBY

The former Co-op store in the town centre.

RUGBY

The former Co-op store in the town centre.

RUGBY

The former Co-op store in the town centre.

LEAMINGTON SPA

Blackdown Mill in 1992. (Photo by Peter Chater)

LEAMINGTON - WARWICK

Rock Mill in 1990. (Photo by Peter Chater)

LEAMINGTON - WARWICK

Rock Mill Weir in 1992. (Photo by Peter Chater).

LEAMINGTON SPA

Midland Red Bus Garage in 1982. (Photo by Peter Chater).

POSSIBLY LEAMINGTON SPA ?

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COVENTRY

One of the pictures given to me some 30 years ago showing one of three steam engines installed in 1900 at the London Road Sewage Pumping Station, Coventry. (Photo by Peter Coulls).

MORETON on LUGG

The tree used as a booking office by the GWR! (Picture supplied by Peter Chater).

RUGBY

Rugby signal gantry, now demolished. (Picture supplied by Peter Chater).

RUGBY

Interior of Rugby signal box, now demolished. (Picture supplied by Peter Chater).

LEAMINGTON SPA

The platform at Leamington Spa station with gas lighting. (Photo supplied by Peter Chater).

LEAMINGTON SPA

Drivers & Firemen outside Leamington Spa shed examining model loco workings. At least two of the models are now in the NRM, York. (Photo supplied by Peter Chater).

HATTON

1934. Showing the junction to Stratford on Avon and Hatton Middle signal box.

This signal box became out of use a year or so later. The bricks in the base of signal box were eventually reused to construct a bungalow in nearby Station Road. (Photo supplied by Peter Chater).

HATTON

Hatton station in 1934. Something of particular interest is the gantry to the right of the picture. This gantry supports a heavy weight which had to raised by hand operated windlass every day to produce gas from aviation fuel for station lighting. Hatton station was one of a very few to have this form of lighting. (Photo supplied by Peter Chater).

BURTON DASSETT

The windmill standing shortly before a gale struck! (Photo supplied by Peter Chater).

BURTON DASSETT

The following day, the destruction caused is clearly visible. (Photo supplied by Peter Chater).

LEICESTER

GCR Bowstring bridge in Leicester. Demolished in 2009 to make way for a devlopment. (Photo supplied by Derek Billings).

WARWICK

Gas holder to the rear of The Saltisford, Warwick taken in May 1976. (Photo by Peter Coulls).

LEAMINGTON SPA

‘Flowers & Sons, Stratford on Avon’, Brewery Stores’ in Russell Street, Leamington Spa in October 1976. Photo by Peter Coulls).

LEAMINGTON SPA

Former brewery stores in Russell Street in use as offices in 2001.

LEAMINGTON SPA

Former brewery stores in Russell Street in use as offices in 2001.

LEAMINGTON SPA

The rear yard of the former brewery stores in used by the neighbouring garage in 2001.

COLESHILL

The narrow gauge industrial line which used to connect Hams Hall and Minworth near the A446 Coleshill. Sign on right warned drivers to duck! c1972.

COLESHILL

The narrow gauge industrial line which used to connect Hams Hall and Minworth near the A446 Coleshill. c1972.

COVENTRY

CEGB Loco No. 1 0-4-0 tank at Alderman's Green Power Station, Coventry, c1969.

COVENTRY

CEGB Loco No. 1 0-4-0 tank at Alderman's Green Power Station, Coventry, c1969.

Some IA from abroad

FRANCE

Chemin de fer de Provence in Nice.

FRANCE

Chemin de fer de Provence in Nice.

FRANCE

Chemin de fer de Provence in Nice.

FRANCE

Chemin de fer de Provence in Nice.

FRANCE

Chemin de fer de Provence in Nice.

FRANCE

Chemin de fer de Provence in Nice.

FRANCE

Chemin de fer de Provence in Nice.

FRANCE

Chemin de fer de Provence in Nice.

FRANCE

Chemin de fer de Provence in Nice.

FRANCE

Chemin de fer de Provence in Nice.

FRANCE

Chemin de fer de Provence in Nice.

FRANCE

Chemin de fer de Provence in Nice.

FRANCE

Chemin de fer de Provence in Nice.

FRANCE

Chemin de fer de Provence in Nice.

FRANCE

Rails formerly used by mobile crane at Nice port.

FRANCE

One of two remaining cranes at Nice port.

FRANCE

One of two remaining cranes at Nice port.

 

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