Kettlebrook

Settlement in Warwickshire Tamworth

England

Kettlebrook

Row of cottages A row of cottages on Coleshill Street adjacent to Fazeley Canal Junction. They probably provided housing for workers at the local textile mill. — Row of cottages Credit: Alan Murray-Rust

Kettlebrook is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. Situated approximately 2 miles north of Tamworth, the village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil setting for its residents.

The village is known for its historical significance, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain. Kettlebrook was a crucial part of the industrial revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries, thanks to its proximity to coal mines and the Coventry Canal. The village became a hub for coal mining and transportation, with the canal serving as a vital trade route for the transportation of goods.

Today, Kettlebrook is a thriving community with a mix of residential and commercial areas. The village has a range of amenities, including a primary school, a church, a pub, and several local shops. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling, making it an attractive location for nature enthusiasts.

Transportation in Kettlebrook is convenient, with easy access to major roads and motorways. The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with regular bus services and a train station located in Tamworth.

Overall, Kettlebrook is a charming village that combines its rich historical heritage with modern amenities, making it an appealing place to live or visit in Warwickshire.

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Kettlebrook Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.627111/-1.687651 or Grid Reference SK2103. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Row of cottages

A row of cottages on Coleshill Street adjacent to Fazeley Canal Junction. They probably provided housing for workers at the local textile mill.

Alan Murray-Rust

Three Horse Shoes

19th Century brick built pub still displaying a nice Bass sign.

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Fazeley Post Office

Occupying early 19th century residential buildings on Coleshill Street.

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Fazeley Post Office postbox ref.B78 267

A GR wallbox specifically intended for Post Offices as it has no collection times panel. The small tab on the front of the box states that times are displayed in the window. In practice because of the shutter in front of the window, the notice has been placed above the box. N.B. The cash doesn't come out of the postbox, despite the placing of the notice!

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Fazeley Town Hall

This building has had a remarkable history. Opened in 1898 as the Victoria Memorial Hall in recognition of the Diamond Jubilee, it was intended as a general public use hall. The Parish Council started meeting in it and it was renamed Parish Hall, the inscription which remains above the entrance. After Fazeley became a town in 1975, it was again renamed as Fazeley Town Hall. In 1985 the front of the building was drastically rebuilt as a means of reducing heat loss. The original hipped roof, with central gable and clock turret was replaced by the current plain ridged roof, and a smaller central window inserted on the first floor, leaving it as seen today. (Information summarised from Fazeley Town Council website)

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Fazeley Town Hall entrance

Showing the finely detailed terracotta decoration.

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Sawmill at Fazeley

This type of derrick crane was once ubiquitous, but very few now remain, let alone in working condition like this one.

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Tolson's Mill, Fazeley

Built in 1886, this was a weaving mill, the company specialising in narrow fabrics. Grade II listed, named simply as Fazeley Mill.

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Three Tuns Inn

Canalside inn facing Lichfield Road, but backing onto the Coventry Canal. The pub has largely retained its Victorian appearance, complete with the raised lettering on the façade.

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Cottages on Lichfield Road

The location suggests that they would have been built for workers associated with the canals; Fazeley was an important junction. The Three Tuns Inn can be seen beyond the cottages.

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Sheltered accommodation

Modern bungalow style housing alongside Lichfield Road. The houses turn their back on the road which was formerly the busy A5, but now carries traffic more local in character. Tolson's Mill can be seen in the background.

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Fazeley Junction

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Fazeley Junction

Here the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal meets the Coventry Canal. The house dates from around 1840 and was almost certainly the toll house. The house and the bridge over the Coventry Canal are both Grade II listed. An alternative view to Link showing the remodelled towpath between Watling Street Bridge and the towpath bridge.

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Watling Street Bridge

This still retains its traditional arch shape, but has been repeatedly rebuilt as traffic on the A5 increased.

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Notices at Fazeley Junction

The various notices and inscriptions speak for themselves.

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Fazeley Junction

Looking towards Watling Street Bridge, with the sawmill to the left and Tolson's Mill in the background.

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Three Tuns Inn

This is the canalside view - see also Link

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Peel's Wharf

The buildings houses a British Waterways Information centre. The wharf might appear to be a historic basin, but is in fact a modern development, used for long-term moorings.

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Kettlebrook is located at Grid Ref: SK2103 (Lat: 52.627111, Lng: -1.687651)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Tamworth

Police Authority: Staffordshire