Three aerial photographs of Bottesford

An aerial photograph looking down obliquely at the housing developments of the West End of Bottesford during the 1970s-1980s.

Contributed by Mrs Kathy Sarham

Three photos taken from an aircraft flying over the village at c.1000 feet, in colour, showing parts of the village during its development in the 1970s.

Creator

Photographer/s unknown except for the modern picture of Mr Pickin taken by Neil Fortey

Date of creation

c.1980

Date of coverage

c.1970 - c.1980

Place

Bottesford

Contributor

Mrs Kathy Sparham

Copyright

Uncertain

Reference number

BOT/029

Storage location

Digital and photo prints held at 4, Church St

This catalogue record comes from: Bottesford Local History Archive

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The bypass is in this picture so it must late 80s early 90s.
By Leigh Donger (09/12/2015)
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Leigh, Thanks for pointing this out. Do you recall exactly when the bypass opened? I have the date 1989 in my mind, but as an incomer my memory is not to be trusted. Best wishes, Neil Fortey
By Neil Fortey (10/12/2015)
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The Bottesford bypass opened on 6th February 1989 14 weeks ahead of schedule relieving the community of 6000 vehicles a day one third of which were heavy goods vehicles.
By David Middleton (13/12/2015)