Banbury Reservoir

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Middlesex

England

Banbury Reservoir

Walthamstow Stadium Dog Track (as was) The frontage to the old dog racing stadium remains but no dogs race here now, officially anyway. The clock still tells the correct time. — Walthamstow Stadium Dog Track (as was) Credit: John Kingdon

Banbury Reservoir, located in Middlesex, is a man-made freshwater lake that serves multiple purposes for the surrounding area. Built in the early 19th century, this reservoir was constructed to provide a reliable water supply for the growing population. It covers an area of approximately 50 acres and has a capacity of around 150 million gallons of water.

The reservoir is fed by a network of streams and underground springs, ensuring a constant flow of freshwater. Its main function is to supply drinking water to the nearby towns and villages, making it an essential resource for the local community. The water is treated and purified before being distributed to households and businesses.

In addition to its practical use, Banbury Reservoir also serves as a recreational area for residents and visitors alike. The calm and serene atmosphere of the reservoir attracts nature enthusiasts, walkers, and anglers. The surrounding green spaces provide ample opportunities for leisurely walks, picnics, and birdwatching.

The reservoir is home to a variety of bird species, including ducks, swans, and herons, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. The tranquil waters also attract a range of fish, such as carp and perch, which makes it an ideal location for fishing.

Overall, Banbury Reservoir in Middlesex is a vital water source that fulfills the needs of the local population while also offering a peaceful and picturesque setting for recreational activities.

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Banbury Reservoir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.604963/-0.035131263 or Grid Reference TQ3691. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Walthamstow Stadium Dog Track (as was)

The frontage to the old dog racing stadium remains but no dogs race here now, officially anyway. The clock still tells the correct time.

John Kingdon

British Cars Graveyard in Walthamstow

Like an elephants' graveyard is this where old British cars go to die? I read that there are three million vehicles in the UK that are registered as off road. A staggering number I thought. Well here are three of them.

John Kingdon

Waterside Cafe, Stonebridge Lock

Mark Percy

Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium

The stadium closed on 16 August 2008 and the site is now covered with apartments More information > Link

Richard Humphrey

Walthamstow Greyhound Racing Stadium - The finish line

This stadium opened in 1933 and closed in August 2008 soon after this photo was taken. For more information see - Link

Richard Humphrey

Walthamstow Greyhound Racing Stadium - Art Deco facade

This stadium opened in 1933 and closed on 16 August 2008 soon after this photo was taken and the site is now covered with apartments. For more information see - Link

This facade still stands as a reminder to the former stadium see Link

The other side of this structure was once the Tote board see Link

Richard Humphrey

Walthamstow Stadium

Greyhound racing since 1933

Business Park South Chingford

The warehouses are situated at a lower level to the viaducts carrying the traffic. {which was stationary and allowed me to get the camera working}

Jack Hill

Lee Navigation, Tottenham

Workboat Enfield chugging south alongside industrial premises on the east bank just to the north of Tottenham Lock and Ferry Road bridge.

John Davies

Stonebridge Lock, Lee and Stort Navigation

Stonebridge Lock, Tottenham, looking north, with Tottenham Marshes to the left.

John Davies

National Cycle Route 1, Lee Valley

The renovated towpath alongside the Lee and Stort Navigation provides a wonderful linear traffic-free route from Essex and Hertfordshire into central London for walkers and cyclists. Here, just south of Edmonton a branch looping Banbury Reservoir (coming in from the left) re-joins the main route, with London ahead.

John Davies

LondonWaste EcoPark

LondonWaste EcoPark (careful with the punctuation!) aka Edmonton Incinerator sits on the west side of the Lee Navigation at Edmonton, just north of where North Circular Road (A406) crosses the canal. This plant is one of the reasons that plans for a National Athletics Arena at Picketts Lock were dropped. Couldn't have visitors breathing in these nasty fumes, could we ? Ok for the locals, though, they're used to it.

John Davies

Anglers Under the North Circular

Anglers congregate under the bridge which carries the North Circular road (A406) over the Lee Navigation at Edmonton. They say they're there because the fish congregate there as the water is slightly warmer. Well, maybe, but it's also a relatively cosy spot on an otherwise windswept canal-side.

John Davies

Approaching Stonebridge Lock, Tottenham

The Lee and Stort Navigation, looking north, with Tottenham Marshes on the left and Lockwood reservoir on the right.

John Davies

Poplars, raptor, marsh and sub-station..

Tottenham Marshes seen from across the Lee and Stort Navigation.

John Davies

Unnecessary Advertisement ?

This is Old Church Road, E4, looking north up the hill with the trees of Chingford Mount cemetery visible centre right. You wouldn't have thought there was any need to advertise the item promoted in the right foreground.

John Davies

Pylons in the Lea Valley

This is not the most attractive part of the Lea (or Lee) Valley. The A406 North Circular road crosses the river, canal and various drainage channels. There are electricity pylons, gas holders, industrial estates and retail sheds. This picture was taken near a pumping station, close to Banbury reservoir and Costco.

Andrew Dann