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An old photo of Knockley Lodge, Parkend Road, Brea,, GLOS.

Knockley Lodge, Bream seen from the Flourmill spoilheap

Contributor: Winston James,

The photo was taken c.1952 from the top of the old Flourmill Colliery slag heap by the Whimsey stream. The spoil heap is now covered in trees.

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3 responses to “Knockley Lodge, Bream seen from the Flourmill spoilheap”

  1. G DAVIS avatar
    G DAVIS

    Part of the bungalow that was occupied by Marion – a teacher at Parkend School – is visible to the right of the Lodge.

  2. Ann Sargent avatar
    Ann Sargent

    I remember it being occupied by a Forestry Commission employee but the family’s name escapes me.

  3. John Wilcox avatar
    John Wilcox

    As a matter of interest(?) the bungalow to the right of the lodge I believe was built for the manager at Princess Royal Colliery. In my time that was a Mr Harrison who I believe emigrated to Cyprus. The gardener employed by him was Mr Fred Pearce who lived on Whitecroft Rd. Michael, Mr Harrison’s son went to Bream Infants and was brought to school in Mr Harrison’s rather splendid SS Jaguar.

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