Colwick

Civil Parish in Nottinghamshire Gedling

England

Colwick

Curzon Street, Netherfield Taken specifically for comparison with the image in Domesday Reloaded <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/domesday/dblock/GB-460000-339000/picture/1" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/domesday/dblock/GB-460000-339000/picture/1">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . As the caption there states, this is a typical Netherfield Street, and it took a bit of research to decide exactly which street it was. The taller building just visible further down the left hand side of the street in the older picture (possibly industrial premises) has now been replaced with more modern housing.
The main change is the increase in the number of parked cars. — Curzon Street, Netherfield Credit: Alan Murray-Rust

Colwick is a civil parish located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles east of Nottingham city centre, it covers an area of around 5 square miles. The parish is bordered by the River Trent to the south and the Nottingham Racecourse to the northwest.

Colwick has a population of around 2,500 residents, according to the latest census data. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types ranging from traditional cottages to modern developments. The village centre features a few local amenities, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub.

One of the notable attractions in Colwick is Colwick Hall, a Grade II listed country house that dates back to the 18th century. The hall is surrounded by picturesque parkland and is known for its stunning architecture. It has been converted into a luxury hotel and wedding venue, attracting visitors from near and far.

The nearby Colwick Country Park is another popular spot in the area. Covering approximately 250 acres, the park offers a range of recreational activities, including walking trails, fishing lakes, and a watersports centre. It is a haven for nature lovers and provides a tranquil escape from the urban surroundings.

In terms of transportation, Colwick is well-connected to Nottingham city centre and other surrounding areas. The A612 road runs through the parish, providing easy access to the wider road network. There are also bus services that connect Colwick to Nottingham and other nearby towns.

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Colwick Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.955827/-1.088443 or Grid Reference SK6140. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Curzon Street, Netherfield

Taken specifically for comparison with the image in Domesday Reloaded Link

. As the caption there states, this is a typical Netherfield Street, and it took a bit of research to decide exactly which street it was. The taller building just visible further down the left hand side of the street in the older picture (possibly industrial premises) has now been replaced with more modern housing. The main change is the increase in the number of parked cars.

Alan Murray-Rust

Vale Road postbox ref NG4 450

GIVR pillar box and standard K6 telephone kiosk at the corner of Vale Road and New Vale Road.

Alan Murray-Rust

Carlton Fire Station

The new fire station opened officially in January 2011 to replace Link . It was immediately in turmoil as the current spending cuts envisaged the loss of one of the two appliances stationed here, together with its retained status.

Alan Murray-Rust

Gedling Road postbox NG4 443

GVIR pillar box on Gedling Road near Redland Grove.

Alan Murray-Rust

Belvoir Lodge

Modern terraced houses.

Andrew Tatlow

Gamston Lodge

Andrew Tatlow

Clearing the snow

The first snowfall of the winter comes to Nottingham - a bit later than much of the rest of the country.

Alan Murray-Rust

On the slopes

The fall of snow was good powder snow, giving ideal tobogganing conditions. The landscaped sides of this former brickyard make ideal slopes of varying lengths, with plenty of safe runs for beginners.

Alan Murray-Rust

Carlton Hill Recreation Ground

Sunday morning after the first snowfall of the winter.

Alan Murray-Rust

Good morning, Mr. Snowman

Probably the first snowman this young person has ever encountered, and a fine, friendly one at that.

Alan Murray-Rust

Winter landscape with sledgers (but no bird trap)

It was only when I got this image home that I realised the remarkable resemblance (although reversed) to the famous landscape painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder - Winter landscape with skaters and a bird trap. Link

(In this case the flat area is a football field rather than water). It shows just how well Bruegel has captured the motion of the people in his painting.

Alan Murray-Rust

Snow castle

The first snowfall of the winter provides plenty of enjoyment.

Alan Murray-Rust

On the piste

The landscaped slopes of the former brickyard, now Carlton Hill Recreation Ground, are ideal for tobogganing, especially when the snow is powdery. There was even one young lady on skis.

Alan Murray-Rust

Bus at the Carlton Terminus

Taken in May 1969, this photo shows 515 (PTO 515G) a Leyland Atlantean with Northern Counties 76-seater bodywork in Cavendish Road, Carlton about to leave on route 72 to Wollaton Park via Nottingham City Centre. It was operated by Nottingham City Transport and has a blank illuminated advertisement panel below the upper deck windows. These panels were adopted by several UK bus operators in the 1960s, but with limited success from advertisers. This section of route from Carlton (Post Office Square) to Wollaton Park used to be operated by trolleybuses until the 30th September 1965, the route number then being 39. A few redundant trolleybus traction poles can be seen with the lamp standard to the left of the photo, but these would now have long ago been taken out. Cavendish Road in Carlton is now covered by Nottingham Buses Lilac Route 27 from Nottingham City Centre.

David Hillas

Bakersfield: Greendale Road

Part of the inter-wars eastward expansion of the city. This is the hillier part of Nottingham (about 85m/278ft above sea level here), with views southwards over the Trent Valley to the Vale of Belvoir.

John Sutton

Bakersfield: the corner of Oakdale and Greendale Roads

Houses built in the 1930s as the city expanded eastwards into the hills north of Colwick Woods.

John Sutton

Bakersfield: Oakdale Road

Oakdale Road is an extension of Sneinton Dale, developed in the 1930s as the city expanded eastwards. This is the view down the hill towards the city centre.

John Sutton