Gallery:Bassetts Pole
An unusual concrete pre-Worboys sign, at the old crossroads. The old A446 continues south off the old A453 here, to join the real A446. The modern rbt is behind the pub.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Oct 16, 2007 by SteveA30
Looking north along old A453, towards Tamworth. left turn now links to A453 D2.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Oct 16, 2007 by SteveA30
Turning round, we see the Bassets Pole pub, where the crossroads was and, the A453, towards Birmingham.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Oct 16, 2007 by SteveA30
Give me a sign, oh thanks.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Oct 16, 2007 by SteveA30
Taken from Bartholemew's Poket Atlas and Guide to Birmingham, 1949, originally priced at 4s net. Further scans from this or the 1954 edition (basically the same, but with the remaining tramways gone) are as ever available on request. Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Nov 19, 2005 by Jam35
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Origin of the name. Bassets Pole A453/A446
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Oct 16, 2007 by SteveA30