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The South-West from the Air Collection (page 2)

Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire

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The South-West from the Air Collection: Exeter EPW024101

Exeter EPW024101
Exeter, Devon. The saw mills and engineering works at the Canal Basin. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in September 1928

The South-West from the Air Collection: Falmouth EPW021716

Falmouth EPW021716
Falmouth, Cornwall. Falmouth Docks and Pendennis Castle from the north-west. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in June 1928

The South-West from the Air Collection: Stonehouse EAW051361

Stonehouse EAW051361
Great Western Docks (Millbay Docks), Stonehouse, Plymouth. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in August 1953

The South-West from the Air Collection: Tyntesfield 29081_028

Tyntesfield 29081_028
Tyntesfield, Wraxhall, North Somerset. A Victorian country house and gardens, now in the care of the National Trust. Photographed in July 2014

The South-West from the Air Collection: Heelis 29656_015

Heelis 29656_015
Heelis, Swindon, Wiltshire. The headquarters of the National Trust built to an innovative design in 2005. Photographed in June 2015

The South-West from the Air Collection: The Engine House 29656_015

The Engine House 29656_015
The Engine House, Swindon. Former Great Western Railway Offices, this is now the principal office of both Historic England and English Heritage Trust

The South-West from the Air Collection: Swindon Works 29656_008

Swindon Works 29656_008
Swindon works site, Wiltshire. Formerly the Great Western Railway Works, it now houses the STEAM museum, the headquarters for the National Trust

The South-West from the Air Collection: The Engine House 29656_007

The Engine House 29656_007
The Engine House, Swindon. Former Great Western Railway Offices, this is now the principal office of both Historic England and English Heritage Trust

The South-West from the Air Collection: Clifton Zoo EPW048288

Clifton Zoo EPW048288
Clifton, Bristol. Bristol Zoological Gardens was established in the 1830s and is one of the oldest Zoos in the world. Clifton College was founded in 1862

The South-West from the Air Collection: Avonmouth Docks 21420_22

Avonmouth Docks 21420_22
Avonmouth Docks, Bristol. Avonmouth Dock was built in 1865-1877 by private enterprise. The dock was later incorporated into the Port of Bristol Authority. The Royal Edward Dock was added in 1908

The South-West from the Air Collection: SS Great Britain 21417_02

SS Great Britain 21417_02
SS Great Britain, Bristol. Built in 1843 to designs by Brunel, the Great Britain was used as a passenger ship to New York

The South-West from the Air Collection: Pymore Mills 21501_22

Pymore Mills 21501_22
Mill at Pymore, near Bradpole, Dorset. This aerial photograph shows Pymore Mills, a range of mill buildings constructed in about 1850

The South-West from the Air Collection: Bath Abbey JEH_22026_33a

Bath Abbey JEH_22026_33a
Bath. Centre of the city including Abbey church, the Pump Room (of 1789-99) and the Roman Baths. Photographed by Jim Hancock July 1969

The South-West from the Air Collection: The Circus, Bath JEH_22026_35a

The Circus, Bath JEH_22026_35a
The Circus, Bath. The Circus was built by John Wood the elder in 1754-8. It was an original and innovative design, bending terraces of housing into tight curves

The South-West from the Air Collection: Exmoor RAF_540_846_PFFO_0112

Exmoor RAF_540_846_PFFO_0112
County Gate and Cosgate Hill, Exmoor, Devon. An aerial view of County Gate and Cosgate Hill before moorland improvement and forestry planning. Photographed by the RAF in August 1952

The South-West from the Air Collection: Aust Services JEH_22049_020

Aust Services JEH_22049_020
Aust Services, Aust, South Gloucestershire. Large service station at the English end of the Severn Road Bridge, serving the former route of the M4 motorway

The South-West from the Air Collection: Bristol Airport JEH_22047_061

Bristol Airport JEH_22047_061
Bristol Airport, Lulsgate Bottom, Somerset. This site was first used as a RAF relief landing ground in 1940. The aerodrome was converted and opened as a new airport for Bristol in 1957

The South-West from the Air Collection: Stert Island JEH_22047_039

Stert Island JEH_22047_039
Stert Island, near Burnham on Sea, Somerset. It was attached to the Steart Peninsula until 1798, when the sea broke through. It is now a nature reserve. Photographed in November 1970 by Jim Hancock

The South-West from the Air Collection: Road cutting JEH_22047_037

Road cutting JEH_22047_037
Court Hill, Tickenham, Somerset. Construction works for the M5 motorway included the creation of these precipitous cuttings. Photographed in November 1970 by Jim Hancock

The South-West from the Air Collection: Cadbury Camp JEH_22046_070

Cadbury Camp JEH_22046_070
Cadbury Camp, Tickenham, Somerset. This Iron Age hillfort is thought by some to be the location of King Arthurs Camelot, although Cadbury Castle (South Cadbury) arguably has a stronger claim

The South-West from the Air Collection: Clevedon Pier JEH_22046_058

Clevedon Pier JEH_22046_058
Clevedon Pier, North Somerset. This Victorian pier was originally opened in 1869. During stress testing in 1970 two of the spans collapsed

The South-West from the Air Collection: Clifton Observatory JEH_22046_011

Clifton Observatory JEH_22046_011
Clifton Observatory, Bristol. Originally a windmill built in 1766, the main building was converted in 1828 with the installation of telescopes and a camera obscura showing views of the Avon Gorge

The South-West from the Air Collection: SS Great Britain JEH_22046_009

SS Great Britain JEH_22046_009
Wapping Dockyard, Bristol. The SS Great Britain returned to the same dry dock that had been purpose-built for its construction by the Great Western Steamship Company between 1839-43

The South-West from the Air Collection: SS Great Britain JEH_22046_008

SS Great Britain JEH_22046_008
Wapping Dockyard, Bristol. The SS Great Britain returned to the same dry dock that had been purpose-built for its construction by the Great Western Steamship Company between 1839-43

The South-West from the Air Collection: Canons Marsh JEH_22046_006

Canons Marsh JEH_22046_006
Canons Marsh, Bristol. This area of Bristol has seen significant redevelopment. Shown here are the gas works and an inter-war warehouse that has since been replaced by the Lloyds Bank HQ at

The South-West from the Air Collection: University of Bristol JEH_22046_001

University of Bristol JEH_22046_001
University of Bristol. Aerial view centred on Royal Fort House and Gardens with the Queens Building in the foreground. Photographed by Jim Hancock in 1970

The South-West from the Air Collection: Avonmouth Bridge under construction JEH_22045_038

Avonmouth Bridge under construction JEH_22045_038
Avonmouth Bridge, Shirehampton, Gloucesterhire. This view shows work underway on construction for the M5 motorway. Work started in 1969 and the foundations

The South-West from the Air Collection: Chew Valley Lake JEH_22048_032

Chew Valley Lake JEH_22048_032
Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club, Somerset. The reservoir at Chew Valley was opened in 1956 to provide drinking water for Bristol. Opportunities were soon taken to use the lake for leisure activities

The South-West from the Air Collection: Chesil Beach JEH_22044_022

Chesil Beach JEH_22044_022
Chesil Beach, Dorset. The shingle barrier beach is a natural formation forming part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Photographed in September 1970 by Jim Hancock

The South-West from the Air Collection: Wroughton Airfield Solar Park 29714_046

Wroughton Airfield Solar Park 29714_046
Wroughton Airfield Solar Park, Wiltshire. Solar farm shown under construction in February 2016. It was energised just over a month later. Some of the hangars are used by the Science Museum

The South-West from the Air Collection: Portishead Power Station JEH_22046_45

Portishead Power Station JEH_22046_45
Portishead B Power Station, Somerset. Opened in 1955 it originally had four oil fired and eight coal-fired boilers. It closed in 1982 and its chimneys were demolished in 1992

The South-West from the Air Collection: Berkeley Power Station JEH_22049_14

Berkeley Power Station JEH_22049_14
Berkeley Power Station, Gloucestershire. Nuclear power station powered by two Magnox reactors. It openend in 1962 and was decommissioned in 1989. Photographed by Jim Hancock in 1971

The South-West from the Air Collection: Cheltenham EAW136168

Cheltenham EAW136168
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Photographed in August 1964. Aerofilms Collection

The South-West from the Air Collection: Mevagissey EAW131420

Mevagissey EAW131420
Mevagissey, Cornwall. Photographed in June 1964. Aerofilms Collection

The South-West from the Air Collection: St Germans EAW131397

St Germans EAW131397
St Germans, Cornwall. Photographed in June 1964. Aerofilms Collection

The South-West from the Air Collection: Salisbury EAW112528

Salisbury EAW112528
Salisbury, Wiltshire. The Cathedral and Cathedral Close. Photographed in May 1963. Aerofilms Collection

The South-West from the Air Collection: Princess Margaret Hospital EAW109066

Princess Margaret Hospital EAW109066
The Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon (now demolished). Photographed in March 1963. Aerofilms Collection

The South-West from the Air Collection: Bradford-on-Avon 27464_013

Bradford-on-Avon 27464_013
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. Aerial view showing Holy Trinity Church and the River Avon

The South-West from the Air Collection: Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn 27463_045

Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn 27463_045
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire. The medieval Tithe Barn with the Kennet and Avon Canal in the foreground

The South-West from the Air Collection: Box Tunnel 27463_016

Box Tunnel 27463_016
Box Hill, Wiltshire. Box Tunnel West Portal. The tunnel was constructed for the Great Western Main Line between 1838 and 1841. The West Portal was designed by Brunel in a grand classical style

The South-West from the Air Collection: Box Tunnel 27463_009

Box Tunnel 27463_009
Middle Hill Tunnel, Box, Wiltshire. The tunnel was constructed for the Great Western Main Line and opened in 1841

The South-West from the Air Collection: Long Newnton Airfield 27446_039

Long Newnton Airfield 27446_039
Long Newnton, Gloucestershire. Solar farm on the site of the former RAF airfield

The South-West from the Air Collection: The Engine House, Swindon 27405_026

The Engine House, Swindon 27405_026
The Engine House, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon. Formerly the drawing offices and administrative centre of the Great Western Railways engine works

The South-West from the Air Collection: Hinkley Point 27466_007

Hinkley Point 27466_007
Hinkley Point A Nuclear Power Station, Somerset. The two main buildings each housed Magnox reactors. The power station was shut down in 1999 and is currently being decommissioned

The South-West from the Air Collection: Rivermouth EAC0293046

Rivermouth EAC0293046
Mouth of the River Erme, Devon. Photographed in June 1975. Aerofilms Collection

The South-West from the Air Collection: Exeter 27887_018

Exeter 27887_018
Exeter, Devon. Aerial view across the city looking down river towards the sea. SX9192/110

The South-West from the Air Collection: Horton Tower 27564_038

Horton Tower 27564_038
Horton Tower, Dorset. An 18th century brick-built observatory

The South-West from the Air Collection: River defences JEH_22047_27

River defences JEH_22047_27
Phipps Bridge, North Somerset. Flood alleviation defences alongside the Congresbury Yeo River. Photographed during M5 construction work, November 1970. Jim Hancock Collection

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