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CllrJonG  
#1 Posted : 26 March 2011 14:53:04(UTC)
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Hi,

I have been passed some interesting copies of photos relating to Wards quarry on Paddock Lane, off Elnor Lane.

Until 1938, this quarry was the source of much local building stone, and it is said that all the houses up Elnor Lane from number 30 to the top were built with stone from this quarry.

I have magnified the faces of the people shown working at the quarry, but it is still difficult to make much out. I am trying to see if i can get hold of the originals to get a better copy.

 

Cheers

Jon.

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CllrJonG  
#2 Posted : 27 March 2011 17:01:45(UTC)
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Hi,

I have now rescanned the photos. unfortunately, the images are copies themselves, so there is not a substantial improvement in resolution. However, I attach them anyway.

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wards quarry paddock Lane_orig_resize.jpg
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clive.turner3  
#3 Posted : 02 June 2011 11:01:48(UTC)
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Hi

 

I am looking for more information regarding Wards Quarry on Paddock Lane.

 

 Can anyone let me know where the Quarry was on Paddock Lane and has anyone anymore photos. Thanks

 
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RockBanker  
#4 Posted : 02 June 2011 23:08:05(UTC)
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http://www.old-maps.co.uk has a large scale map of the area circa 1921 showing quarry workings
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RockBanker  
#5 Posted : 03 June 2011 06:45:30(UTC)
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Here is an 1885 map roughly overlayed onto a modern aerial photograph showing the Paddock Lane quarries:

 

 

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JonG  
#6 Posted : 03 June 2011 23:53:59(UTC)
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Hi Rockbanker,

That looks great ! A very interesting way of comparing old with new.

Cheers

Jon.

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RockBanker  
#7 Posted : 03 June 2011 23:55:48(UTC)
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Cheers Jon
 

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clive.turner3  
#8 Posted : 06 June 2011 09:21:44(UTC)
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Hi Rockbanker

Sorry I'm a bit late in saying thank you for the map but I have been away for the weekend, but thanks for the info.

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