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Old Photographs of Troopers Hill
Set F
Along the Avon Valley
This structure was at the end of the boom that was used to restrict the spread of oil from the works down the River Avon in the event of spils. Many thanks to Raymond Holland for giving us permission to use this photograph.
1985 Then and Now - Click on dates to change view 13 Mar 2007
The Lamb Inn probably dates from the 1700s, in 1985 it was in use as offices but it is now derelict. A planning application for its demolition was refused in September 2007. Thanks to Dave Cheesley of Barton Hill History Group for the 1985 photo - see the new BHHG website at www.bhhg.co.uk
17 July 2006 Then and Now - Click on dates to change view 09 Sept 2007
Although taken only recently this photo shows a structure which was part of the landscape of the Avon Valley for many years. It was the intake for the water treatment works attached to St Anne's Board Mills. In 2006 work was just starting to 'restore' the building for use as apartments. The finished building actually looks quite attractive and at least reflects the spirit of the original.
1980s Then and Now - Click on dates to change view 2007
This is another view that shows the dramatic changes that have taken place in the Avon Valley in the last 30 years. The lower parts of Troopers Hill can also be seen and again the recent increase in trees and shrub is very clear. Both the 1980s and 2007 photographs are copyright Jonathan Lane. Thanks to Jonathan for sending these to us and allowing us to use them, more of Jonathan's photographs can be seen in his flickr set.
Early 1990s Then and Now - Click on dates to change view c2001
This view shows the engineering works that were built around the Wesleyan Church in Crews Hole. The Lamb Inn can be seen behind. These photos were taken by Roy, as you can see the 1990s view (or it might be late 1980s) is made up from two images and was taken as work was starting to refurbish the works. According to the excellent book 'Crews Hole, St George and Speedwell' produced by members of the Barton Hill History Group the church closed during the last war.
The 2001 view shows the works as it is now, though the path was improved a couple of years ago.
