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1960s built comprehensive for east Nottingham
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Dist:0.2km north<br/>Part of the Elliot Durham School Campus. The roadway to the left is the main access to the school.
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Dist:0.2km north<br/>This ends in a steep rise at its junction with Woodborough Road, which runs along the top of a ridge.
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Dist:0.2km north<br/>A slightly pretensious name for what is effectively a multi-sports hall. Attached to Elliot Durham School.
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Dist:0.2km north<br/>The road layout here was clearly established at the end of the 19th century, but development was apparently slow and piecemeal, as there are a variety of housing styles.
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Dist:0.2km north<br/>The white houses are the original development on The Wells Road, with the nearer development being relatively recent. The skline is dominated by Mapperley Hospital.
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Dist:0.2km north<br/>View from the top of Ransom Road over to Ratcliffe on Soar Power Station [[SK5030]]
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Dist:0.3km north<br/>Although the road layout was developed at the same time as neighbouring Blyth Street [[1197646]], clearly there was more urgency in getting houses built.
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Dist:0.3km north<br/>Providing community facilities for prople with various disabilities.
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Dist:0.3km north<br/>The high ground to the north east of Nottingham City Centre provides fine views over the trent Valley and beyond - even when the weather is not at its best.
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Dist:0.3km north<br/>The approach road to the former Coppice Hospital (now Hine Hall), which is silhouetted. Also visible is the Springwood day Centre.
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Dist:0.3km north<br/>Typical Nottingham-style cast iron street name from the end of the 19th century
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Dist:0.3km north<br/>When built, these houses would have been sought after, with the luxury of a bay window giving extra space, and a convenient tram service into town just through the alleyway. Todat, without any parking space adjaecent they will be far less attractive (although the bus service is still frequent).
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Dist:0.4km north<br/>Detailing some of the Victorian architecture.
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Dist:0.4km north<br/>The right hand shop still houses a small bespoke tailoring business - a rare sight these days. The building is dated 1903.
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