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All that remains of the old viaduct, (made mostly of wood) that was blown down in a storm. The new viaduct is seen on the right of the picture.
©john shepherd
The viaduct carrying the Kidderminster to Worcester mainline railway over the main A449 at Chester Road South, on the south side of Kidderminster. Picture taken from the public footpath alongside the railway at SO 8371 7464.
©Martyn B
Dist:0.2km<br/>This is probably more a restaurant than a public house, although it still retains its name of The Crown. Behind can be seen part of the huge viaduct which carries the Worcester to Birmingham railway line.
©P L Chadwick
Dist:0.2km<br/>Situated in the Hoo Brook area on the Worcester side of Kidderminster, this pub features an Italian restaurant.
©P L Chadwick
Dist:0.2km<br/>The Crown is currently boarded up, with a "To Let" sign outside. It is owned by Enterprise Inns. Prospective tenants have a lot of choice in the area at the moment, so it may be some time before it re-opens. Meanwhile the nearby Viaduct pub is still operating. How it used to look:- [[1041397]]. [[1041382]].
©P L Chadwick
Dist:0.2km<br/>This small memorial primarily is dedicated to a Private Francis Perry who died in the Great War (First World War) "and in memory of those who gave their services". Strangely, above the dedication plaque, the years inscribed are 1914 to 1919. Yet the war actually ended in 1918. Maybe Pte. Perry died in 1919 as the result of his wounds. Unfortunately it hasn't so far proved possible to find out any more about him. Also below the dates are the Latin words "Pro Patria" (For Country). The memorial was erected by the inhabitants of Hoo Brook. The area is now part of Kidderminster. For the full text of the inscription please see this [[http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1041424]]
©P L Chadwick
Dist:0.2km<br/>This First World War Memorial was apparently paid for by local residents of Hoo Brook which is sometimes spelt Hoobrook. The area has now been swallowed up by Kidderminster.
©P L Chadwick
Dist:0.2km<br/>In Kidderminster it's difficult go very far in any direction without coming across a public house or two, or three. No doubt working in the carpet industry worked up a great thirst so this created the demand for so many licensed premises. Although an awful lot have disappeared over the years, the town still has far more than you would expect for a place of its size. This public house is called The Viaduct. It is named after the huge railway viaduct carrying the main Worcester to Birmingham railway line, and part of which can be seen in the background.
©P L Chadwick
Dist:0.2km<br/>Kia and Seat motor dealers on Worcester road
©John Firth
Dist:0.2km<br/>Wilden Lane ends at a roundabout with the main A449.
©Peter Whatley
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©Chris Whippet
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©Peter Whatley
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©norman hyett
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©Row17
Dist:0.4km<br/>New housing has appeared off Wilden Lane. That's Hopton Drive on the right.
©Peter Whatley

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