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Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Cribbs Causeway 18722_08

Cribbs Causeway 18722_08
Cribbs Causeway Shopping Centre, Bristol. Following the now traditional dumbell design, The Mall at Cribbs Causeway opened in March 1998 and cost £ 200 million to construct

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Pendennis Castle N070693

Pendennis Castle N070693
PENDENNIS CASTLE, Falmouth, Cornwall. Aerial view of castle and surrounding coastline

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Brent Knoll 24572_017

Brent Knoll 24572_017
BRENT KNOLL HILLFORT, Somerset, ST340509 (RSM 24001). Aerial view. An Iron Age fort with multiple ramparts on a hill overlooking the Somerset Levels

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Clifton EPW005463

Clifton EPW005463
CLIFTON, Bristol. Aerial view of Clifton showing the Avon Gorge and Suspension Bridge photographed in March 1921

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Portishead Dock JEH_22046_048

Portishead Dock JEH_22046_048
Portishead Dock, North Somerset. In 1860 a deep water dock was built to accomodate large ships that had difficulty reaching Bristol Harbour

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Exeter Cathedral 27886_016

Exeter Cathedral 27886_016
Exeter Cathedral, Devon. SX9292/182

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Maiden Castle 29548_014

Maiden Castle 29548_014
MAIDEN CASTLE, Dorset. Aerial view of the iron age hill fort

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Royal Naval College, Dartmouth EPW024215

Royal Naval College, Dartmouth EPW024215
ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE, Dartmouth, Devon, photographed in 1928. This officer training college was purpose built on this site in 1905 to a design by Sir Aston Webb

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Wells Cathedral 24274_040

Wells Cathedral 24274_040
WELLS CATHEDRAL, Somerset. Seat of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, the cathedral is substantially in the Early English style typical of the late 12th and early 13th centuries

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Glastonbury Tor and surrounding countryside 23697_05

Glastonbury Tor and surrounding countryside 23697_05
GLASTONBURY TOR, Somerset. Aerial view of the tor and surrounding countryside, reputedly the Isle of Avalon

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Avebury from the air K040333

Avebury from the air K040333
AVEBURY, Wiltshire. Aerial view of the site looking north east

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Wansdyke and Eald Burh 29625_035

Wansdyke and Eald Burh 29625_035
The Wansdyke and Eald Burh, Wiltshire, 2015. A later prehistoric or Roman settlement, a boundary earthwork, an enclosure earthwork and possibly a post-medieval square dewpond

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: A La Ronde 33241_056

A La Ronde 33241_056
A La Ronde, Lympstone, near Exmouth, East Devon. An unusual Grade I Listed 18th century house that is now in the care of the National Trust

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Tewkesbury 35126_013

Tewkesbury 35126_013
The town centre, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, 2021

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Tewkesbury 35124_008

Tewkesbury 35124_008
The town and St Marys Abbey, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, 2021

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Tewkesbury 35125_051

Tewkesbury 35125_051
The town centre, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, 2021

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Tewkesbury Abbey 35124_006

Tewkesbury Abbey 35124_006
St Marys Abbey, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, 2021

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Eden Project 33708_025

Eden Project 33708_025
The Eden Project, in the old china clay pit at Bodelva, Cornwall, 2018

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Swanage EPR003612

Swanage EPR003612
The town, looking towards the pier and Peveril Point, Swanage, Dorset, 1937. Ballard Head to Peveril Point

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Chimney Stack 35082_002

Chimney Stack 35082_002
Redruth, Cornwall, 2021. Pedn-an-drea Chimney Stack, built for a pumping engine at a tin and copper mine

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Kresen Kernow 35081_030

Kresen Kernow 35081_030
Redruth, Cornwall, 2021. Kresen Kernow, the archive centre for Cornwall built in the shell of the former Redruth Brewery

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Redruth 35077_023

Redruth 35077_023
Redruth, Cornwall, 2021

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Redruth 35080_048

Redruth 35080_048
Redruth, Cornwall, 2021

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Cirencester HAW01_09427_21

Cirencester HAW01_09427_21
St John The Baptists Church, Market Place, Cirencester, Cotswold, Gloucestershire. Photographed by Harold Wingham in 1952

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Roundway Down 33629_009

Roundway Down 33629_009
Roundway Down, Wiltshire, 2018

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Fyfield Down 29633_053

Fyfield Down 29633_053
Fyfield Down, Wiltshire, 2015. Prehistoric to post-medieval settlement, cultivation, industrial and funerary remains. SU1371

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Fyfield Down 29633_001

Fyfield Down 29633_001
Fyfield Down, Wiltshire, 2015. Prehistoric to post-medieval settlement, cultivation, industrial and funerary remains. SU1371

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Wansdyke at North Down 29622_035

Wansdyke at North Down 29622_035
North Down, Willtshire, 2015. The Wansdyke and a medieval or later sheep enclosure

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Wroughton Airfield 29613_039

Wroughton Airfield 29613_039
Wroughton Airfield, Swindon, 2015

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Wroughton Airfield 29614_027

Wroughton Airfield 29614_027
Wroughton Airfield, Swindon, 2015

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Devizes 29613_002

Devizes 29613_002
Devizes town centre, Wiltshire, 2015

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Devizes Castle 29613_010

Devizes Castle 29613_010
Devizes Castle, a Victorian folly built on the motte of the original castle, Wiltshire, 2015

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed 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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed 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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed 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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Plymouth Hoe EPR003252

Plymouth Hoe EPR003252
Plymouth Hoe, Devon. Aerial view by Aeropictorial. August 1937. Aerofilms Collection

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Isle of Portland 24688_012

Isle of Portland 24688_012
PORTLAND PORT AND THE ISLE OF PORTLAND, Dorset. Aerial view. Connected to the mainland by Chesil Beach this limestone island is a central feature on the Jurassic Coast

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Eden Project, Cornwall 23520_16

Eden Project, Cornwall 23520_16
EDEN PROJECT, Cornwall. Aerial view

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Forest of Dean 23322_08

Forest of Dean 23322_08
FOREST OF DEAN, Gloucestershire. Aerial view

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Weston-super-Mare 33489_038

Weston-super-Mare 33489_038
The seaside town and pleasure pier, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, 2018

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Birnbeck Pier 33488_048

Birnbeck Pier 33488_048
The Victorian Birnbeck Pier, built 1867, disused since 1994, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, 2018

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Clifton Gorge 33486_007

Clifton Gorge 33486_007
The Clifton Suspension Bridge, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1831, looking south over Clifton and towards the Floating Harbour, Bristol, 2018

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Dyrham Park 33482_030

Dyrham Park 33482_030
Dyrham Park, Country House, Formal Garden, St Peters Parish Church, Dyrham, South Gloucestershire, 2018

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Floating Harbour EAW209373

Floating Harbour EAW209373
Queen Square and the Floating Harbour, Bristol. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in 1971

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Eddystone Lighthouses EAW015156

Eddystone Lighthouses EAW015156
Eddystone Lighthouse and the foundations of Smeatons Tower, Plymouth, Cornwall. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in April 1948

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Swindon Works 29656_008

Swindon Works 29656_008
Swindon works site, Wiltshire

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Milton Abbas 29670_042

Milton Abbas 29670_042
Milton Abbas, Dorset. An 18th century planned village to accomodate people displaced by the creation of a landscape park round Milton Abbey

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed 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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed 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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Canons Marsh JEH_22046_006

Canons Marsh JEH_22046_006
Canons Marsh, Bristol. This area of Bristol has seen significant redevelopment

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed 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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed 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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed 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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed 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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed 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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Long Newnton Airfield 27446_039

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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed 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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Shipwreck at St Merryn EAW200562

Shipwreck at St Merryn EAW200562
The wreck of the tanker " Hemsley I" at Fox Cove, St Merryn, Cornwall. September 1969. The vessel went ashore here on 12th May 1969 en route from Liverpool to Antwerp. Aerofilms Collection

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Bryher 29035_029

Bryher 29035_029
Bryher, Isles of Scilly. SV8714/27

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Bishop Rock Lighthouse 29034_016

Bishop Rock Lighthouse 29034_016
Bishop Rock Lighthouse. Four miles west of the Scilly Isles, it first saw service in 1858. The lighthouse was enlarged in 1887 and converted to automatic service in 1991. SV8006/9

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Isle of Portland 27844_012

Isle of Portland 27844_012
Portland, Dorset. Aerial view of the island. SY6768/28

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Falmouth Harbour EPW055832

Falmouth Harbour EPW055832
FALMOUTH, Cornwall. Aerial view of Pendennis Castle, Falmouth Harbour and the Falmouth Roads. Photographed in 1937. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Royal Crescent EPW001949

Royal Crescent EPW001949
BATH, Somerset. Aerial view of the Royal Crescent, Bath, built between 1767 and 1774 by John Wood. It is considered amongst the greatest examples of Georgian architecture. Photographed in July 1920

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: GWR Works, Swindon, 1920 epw000924

GWR Works, Swindon, 1920 epw000924
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY WORKS, Swindon. Aerial view photographed May 1920. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Cerne Abbas Giant 26127_047

Cerne Abbas Giant 26127_047
CERNE ABBAS GIANT, Dorset, in the care of the National Trust. Aerial view

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Railway Village, Swindon 29615_042c

Railway Village, Swindon 29615_042c
Aerial view of the Railway Village, Swindon

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Polperro HAW01_09399_18

Polperro HAW01_09399_18
POLPERRO, Lansallos, Cornwall. Aerial view of Polperro. Photographed by Harold Wingham, 30th July 1959

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: East Lyng flooding 27896_037

East Lyng flooding 27896_037
East Lyng, Somerset Levels. Aerial view of extensive flooding, January 2014

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Cheltenham EAW006882

Cheltenham EAW006882
The High Street and the town centre, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in June 1947

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: New Severn Bridge 29705_035

New Severn Bridge 29705_035
New Severn Bridge, South Gloucestershire. Photographed in June 2015

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Avonmouth EAW002060

Avonmouth EAW002060
The Royal Edward Dock, Avonmouth, Bristol. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in 1946

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Mevagissey Harbour EAW051337

Mevagissey Harbour EAW051337
The village, Victoria Pier and the harbour, Mevagissey, Cornwall, from the south-east. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in 1953

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Brixham Harbour EAW007577

Brixham Harbour EAW007577
Brixham Harbour and town, Brixham, Devon. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in 1947

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Studland Ferry EAW010961

Studland Ferry EAW010961
The Studland Ferry underway in the mouth of Poole Harbour, Sandbanks, Dorset

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Flying Boat EAW002991

Flying Boat EAW002991
Short S.26 seaplane Golden Hind (G-AFCI) at anchor in Poole Harbour, Dorset. The first of three S.26 G-Class flying-boats built by Short Brothers at Rochester and first flown on the 21st July 1939

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Bideford EPW039893

Bideford EPW039893
Bideford, Devon. Bideford Bridge, the River Torridge and the town. Bideford Quay is the tree-lined area to the right of the bridge in this view. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in August 1932

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Gloucester EPW037834

Gloucester EPW037834
Gloucester. The Docks and adjoining warehouses. The Llanthony Bridge bars the way to the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in May 1932

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Sharpness EPW029346

Sharpness EPW029346
Sharpness, Gloucestershire. Sharpness Docks including a tidal basin and the start of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in September 1929

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Exeter EPW024101

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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Falmouth EPW021716

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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed Collection: Stonehouse EAW051361

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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed 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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed 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

Background imageThe South-West from the Air Rights Managed 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



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