Grid reference SO9397
near to Bilston, Wolverhampton, England
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Midland Metro tramway entering Bilston Road, Wolverhampton
This is the point where the street running section of tramway along Bilston Road commences.
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View across the paddling pool, East Park, Wolverhampton
Devoid of water, but providing a handy space for playing with various balls. Watched over by the clock tower.
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The former GWR mainline looking towards Wolverhampton. Taken from the A41 road bridge. 1978.
The former GWR mainline looking towards Wolverhampton. Taken from the A41 road bridge. 1978. Remaining passenger services had ceased in 1972, although the line beyond this point (behind the camera) has been brought back into use as the... (more)
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Council Housing - Stowheath Lane
An unusually long terrace of eight properties near to East Park probably dating from the 1920s. Most council housing estates following the recommendations of the 1919 Tudor Waters Report and Design Guide were built in blocks of four houses... (more)
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Builders Centre on Bilston Road, Monmore Heath
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Bilston Road Junction
The view from Cullwick Street in Stow Heath, Wolverhampton.
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The Midlands Metro at Priestfield, Wolverhampton
While St George's station was closed for maintenance, and the tram at The Royal broke down (stranding another on the same line), this "training" tram was suddenly required to take us all to Birmingham, from Priestfield.
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Priestfield Metro Station
Priestfield is the first station south after the street running section of the Midland Metro. It has a Park and Ride facility, unfortunately vehicles have to cross the line to get into the car park.
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Ward Street
The view from Hall Park Street, Wolverhampton.
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Stowheath Lane View
The view north east up the Bilston Lane, along side open land.
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Tram at Priestfield Metro Stop
The red and blue livery is being replaced by pink and blue. Originally there were ticket machines at all of the stops but these proved very susceptible to vandalism. The trams now operate with conductors.
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Terrace, East Park, Wolverhampton
Overlooking the paddling pool near the centre of the park.
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