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

Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire

133 Items

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Cheltenham EAW136168

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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Mevagissey EAW131420

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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: St Germans EAW131397

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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Marlborough EAW122255

Marlborough EAW122255
Marlborough, Wiltshire. Photographed in October 1963. Aerofilms Collection

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Salisbury EAW112528

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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Rivermouth EAC0293046

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

Background imageThe 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

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

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

Background imageThe 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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Cotswold Farm Park 27544_052

Cotswold Farm Park 27544_052
Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Gloucestershire. Visitor attraction and working farm featured on BBC Countryfile. Photographed in 2012

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Tyntesfield House EAR007765

Tyntesfield House EAR007765
Tyntesfield House, Wraxall, North Somerset. Now a National Trust property. Aerial view by Aeropictorial. Aerofilms Collection. June 1947

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Truro EAR007243

Truro EAR007243
Truro and Cathedral, Cornwall. The Gothic Revival Cathedral was begun in the 1880s. Aerial view by Aeropictorial. Aerofilms Collection. July 1946

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: The Garrison 29035_033

The Garrison 29035_033
The Garrison, St. Mary s, Isles of Scilly. SV8910/219

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Tresco 29035_031

Tresco 29035_031
Tresco, Isles of Scilly. SV8914/60

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: St Agnes 29034_032

St Agnes 29034_032
St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly, looking NE towards St. Mary s). SV8807/37

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: St Marys 29035_040

St Marys 29035_040
St Mary s, Isles of Scilly. SV9112/79

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: West Somerset Railway 29508_001

West Somerset Railway 29508_001
Aerial view of a steam train on the West Somerset Railway near Dunster, Somerset

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Muchelney flooding 27898_008

Muchelney flooding 27898_008
Muchelney Abbey, Somerset Levels. Aerial view of flooding in January 2014. ST4224/44

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Muchelney flooding 27898_021

Muchelney flooding 27898_021
Muchelney Abbey, Somerset Levels. Aerial view of flooding in January 2014. ST4223/4

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Athelney flooding 27897_022

Athelney flooding 27897_022
Athelney Hill, Somerset Levels. Aerial view of flooding in January 2014. ST3429/11

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: East Lyng flooding 27897_018

East Lyng flooding 27897_018
East Lyng, Somerset Levels. Aerial view of extensive flooding, January 2014. ST3329/20

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Lulworth Cove 27843_040

Lulworth Cove 27843_040
Lulworth Coast, Dorset. SY8280/40

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Portland Bill 27844_011

Portland Bill 27844_011
Portland Bill, Dorset. Aerial view of the lighthouse. SY6768/27

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Wootton Bassett, 1930. EPW032629

Wootton Bassett, 1930. EPW032629
WOOTTON BASSETT, Wiltshire. Aerial view of the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Coxstalls and the High Street, June 1930. Aerofilms Collection (see Links). Royal Wootton Bassett

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Wootton Bassett, 1930. EPW032626

Wootton Bassett, 1930. EPW032626
WOOTTON BASSETT, Wiltshire. Aerial view of the Church of St. Bartholomew and All Saints, Wood Street, High Street and Station Road, June 1930. Aerofilms Collection (see Links). Royal Wootton Bassett

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Cromwells Castle, Tresco, Isles of Scilly N100214

Cromwells Castle, Tresco, Isles of Scilly N100214
CROMWELLs CASTLE, Tresco, Isles of Scilly. Aerial view also showing King Charles Castle

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Swindon Greyhound Stadium EAW168409

Swindon Greyhound Stadium EAW168409
SWINDON GREYHOUND STADIUM. Aerial view photographed 30th December 1966. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Wootton Bassett, 1930. EPW032634

Wootton Bassett, 1930. EPW032634
WOOTTON BASSETT, Wiltshire. Aerial view of the Church of St. Bartholomew and All Saints and the High Street, June 1930. Aerofilms Collection (see Links). Royal Wootton Bassett

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Collection: Devon Coast 24679_047

Devon Coast 24679_047
SALCOMBE HARBOUR, Devon. Aerial view. A stretch of Devon Coast south of Malborough, showing Salcombe Harbour and the Kingsbridge Estuary in the middle distance



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