Link Top

Settlement in Worcestershire Malvern Hills

England

Link Top

Gas lamps on Belle Vue Island A couple of decades ago this sloping path was partially covered with an eyesore of a bus shelter.
The whole place has been tidied up since then, though attempts to remove the trees faced local opposition and a campaign in the local newspaper.
Apparently they were planted as a Falklands memorial in or around 1982.
Malvern is very proud of its gas lamps - even claiming that C.S. Lewis was so inspired by them when he was a pupil here to include one in Narnia.
They are too expensive to fuel and maintain, but they may be saved from being electrified by the installation of new efficient, low maintenance gas burners. — Gas lamps on Belle Vue Island Credit: Bob Embleton

Link Top is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles southwest of the town of Redditch, it is a peaceful and picturesque rural area with a population of around 500 residents.

The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers stunning views of the nearby Malvern Hills. It is well-known for its charming traditional architecture, with many houses featuring quaint thatched roofs and timber-framed walls.

Link Top is primarily a residential area, with a strong community spirit. The village boasts a local primary school, providing education for children within the area. There are also a few small businesses and shops, including a convenience store and a post office, catering to the daily needs of the residents.

Although Link Top may be small in size, it offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure pursuits. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.

The village is well-connected to the nearby towns and cities, with good transport links including regular bus services. The nearby M5 motorway also provides easy access to the larger cities of Birmingham and Worcester.

Overall, Link Top is a tranquil and close-knit community that offers a peaceful countryside living experience while still providing convenient access to the amenities and cultural offerings of nearby urban areas.

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Gas lamps on Belle Vue Island

A couple of decades ago this sloping path was partially covered with an eyesore of a bus shelter. The whole place has been tidied up since then, though attempts to remove the trees faced local opposition and a campaign in the local newspaper. Apparently they were planted as a Falklands memorial in or around 1982. Malvern is very proud of its gas lamps - even claiming that C.S. Lewis was so inspired by them when he was a pupil here to include one in Narnia. They are too expensive to fuel and maintain, but they may be saved from being electrified by the installation of new efficient, low maintenance gas burners.

Bob Embleton

Great Malvern Station

The exterior and passenger entrance of Great Malvern Station.

Rob Newman

North Malvern - Cowleigh Road approaching Cowleigh Bank crossroads

Peter Whatley

North Malvern - Cowleigh Road

Faded lettering on the building on the left reveals it to once have been the Cowleigh Arms free house and off licence. It is now a private dwelling.

Peter Whatley

North Malvern - building at the junction of Cowleigh Road and Old Hollow

Peter Whatley

North Malvern - Cowleigh Road at Belvoir Bank

Peter Whatley

North Malvern - eastern end of Cowleigh Road

Peter Whatley

North Malvern Road meets Worcester Road

A busy junction with blind sightlines both ways and heavy traffic on all routes. Typical of local roads in the Malvern area and symptomatic of the town centre's decline in favour of more accessible retail parks.

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Great Malvern - Worcester Road near Bank Street

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Great Malvern - Worcester Road at Bray's

Bray's department store occupies the grey-painted building on the right. A rare survivor of the "Are You Being Served?" variety.

Peter Whatley

Great Malvern - Worcester Road at the Foley Arms Hotel

The Foley Arms had a chequered life in the period 2008-2010. It ceased trading as a hotel, was occupied by its own staff in a "sit in" and finally acquired by the Wetherspoons chain, whose name it now sports. The Foley Arms now (2011) provides both accommodation and the usual Wetherspoons bar experience.

Peter Whatley

Great Malvern - The Unicorn pub

Proof that you can see a unicorn! There's one over the entrance.

Peter Whatley

Great Malvern - sheltered seating near the Belle Vue Hotel

Peter Whatley

Great Malvern Station, South End

A "Sprinter" train, No 150106, leaves Great Malvern Station for the south

Rob Newman

Birches Farm

In the valley of the Whippets Brook between the limestone ridge to the west and the granite of the Malvern Hills to the east.

Bob Embleton

Plant sale outside Greenlink Organic

Greenlink is one of the better shops in Malvern for organic wholefood and much more. A real alternative to Waitrose (visible beyond the monkey puzzle tree) In addition to plants there was a sale of refurbished tools. North Hill in the background.

Bob Embleton

Mc Cann / Hook gravestone in Malvern churchyard

Just caught in the sunlight. To the memory of Anne Elizabeth wife of John Mc Cann of this parish who died Oct 9th 1852 aged 42 years. Also of Elizabeth Patience Hook, aged 50 years, daughter of the above, who died at sea Feb 27th 1867 (Lat 51:18s Long 132 w) Also of Kate Elizabeth, daughter of George and Elizabeth Patience Hook who died March 8th 1867 aged 9 months Also of William youngest son of the above died Decr 18th 1906 aged 59 years

Bob Embleton

Belle Vue Island

The island stands between the A449 Ledbury to Worcester road above and Abbey Road below. It takes its name from Belle Vue Terrace and the old Belle Vue Hotel (Belle Vue is still visible on the building). The two London plane trees were planted in memory of the 1982 Falklands war and were saved from felling when the island was improved by a campaign: "Save the Belle Vue Two".

Bob Embleton

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Link Top is located at Grid Ref: SO7746 (Lat: 52.119422, Lng: -2.3303783)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Malvern Hills

Police Authority: West Merica

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