Albert Village

Settlement in Leicestershire North West Leicestershire

England

Albert Village

The New Inn This &quot;new&quot; inn has been here since at least 1809. — The New Inn Credit: Ian Calderwood

Albert Village is a small village located in the district of North West Leicestershire, in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 1.5 miles southwest of the town of Swadlincote and around 14 miles south of the city of Derby. The village is positioned on the eastern edge of the National Forest, a large forested area in the heart of England.

Originally established as a coal mining settlement in the late 19th century, Albert Village takes its name from Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria. The village was built to house miners who worked at the nearby Albert Colliery, which operated until the mid-20th century.

Today, Albert Village is a residential area with a population of around 1,500 inhabitants. The village is primarily made up of semi-detached and terraced houses, with a mix of both private and social housing. It has a small local primary school, serving the needs of the community.

The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an attractive location for those seeking a peaceful rural setting. There are several walking trails and nature reserves nearby, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. The National Forest Visitor Centre, located just a short distance away, offers educational exhibits and events focused on the natural environment.

Although Albert Village is a relatively small settlement, it benefits from its proximity to the larger towns of Swadlincote and Burton upon Trent, which provide a range of amenities and services.

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Albert Village Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.760989/-1.553174 or Grid Reference SK3018. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The New Inn

This "new" inn has been here since at least 1809.

Ian Calderwood

The Angel Inn

The Angel has been here since the 19th century. It was, most recently, owned by Admiral Taverns but in mid-2021, it was sold after an internal review, as it was considered to have no long-term future. As of late-2021, it is threatened with demolition.

Ian Calderwood

The Joiners Arms

Spruced up with a new paint job and furniture since SK3118 : High Street Woodville was taken in 2018.

Ian Calderwood

Albert Village War Memorial

Originally unveiled in 1919, the white stone tablets are inscribed with the names of the dead from World War 1 and World War 2

Ian Calderwood

The 50's American Diner

The 50's American Diner started its life in 1952 as Murphy's Diner in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is, therefore, the genuine article. It was brought to the UK as a restoration project in the mid-1990s.

Ian Calderwood

Remains of a former railway bridge

This is where the Midland Railway Swadlincote and Woodville Extension used to cross Occupation Lane.

Ian Calderwood

Redevelopment at the Barley Mow

The saga of the conversion of the Barley Mow to housing has been a long one, with a planning application being submitted as early as 2009. As of late 2021, the three terraced houses alongside appear to be complete but unoccupied and the pub, itself, is externally, at least, unaltered.

Ian Calderwood

Footbridge on the path to Occupation Lane

An old field path off Mushroom Lane that has survived the many changes to the former farmland that it runs through.

Ian Calderwood

An entrance to the Pick Triangle

Pick Triangle Wood is part of the National Forest, planted on a triangle of land reclaimed after coal and clay extraction.

Ian Calderwood

Feanedock Covert

The mature trees of the original Feanedock Covert have been here since at least the late 19th century. Much more recently, it has been added to with newly planted woodlands, as well as meadows and wetlands, as part of the National Forest.

Ian Calderwood

Land reclamation at Donington Quarry

Meadowland, tree-planting and a lake have replaced the moonscape left by the former Donington Quarry.

Ian Calderwood

Landscaped water channel at Donington Quarry

Part of the restoration work underway at the former Donington Quarry

Ian Calderwood

Start of a footpath to Boothorpe

The path runs through Feanedock Covert before joining Gorse Lane on the way to Boothorpe.

Ian Calderwood

Swadlincote - chimney and former works

This is the former firebrick and pipe works of Wragg and Woodward. This is now subsumed into a large retail complex but the magnificent chimney has been retained. The statue represents two miners carrying their safety lamps.

Chris Allen

Statue of two colliers, Swadlincote

In the new development centred on the former firebrick and pipe works of Wragg and Woodward. One of the surviving old buildings is seen in the background. There is also an enormous brick chimney that is very prominent in the area.

Chris Allen