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Thanks, Stokkie! That's Reservoir House, which I believe used to house workers at the old engine pump nearby, along with Reservoir Cottage which is now leased by the sailing club.
I've struggled to find a photo of the building I mean but here is the location on Google Maps in case that helps...
Wondering if anyone knows the history of the cottage at the Rotton Park Road entrance to the reservoir? I'm assuming it originated as a Park-keeper's residence but I can't find any reference to it anywhere and wonder how long it's been there. Thanks!
Really interesting, thank you! I'll try to get a slightly better picture when I'm going past next week to see if that helps. Would love to see a picture of the type of garden walls you mean.
Walking along Harborne Road this morning (just after the junction of Augustus Road and Chad Road and where Harborne Road curves round to the right), I noticed a bit of wall which looks like it has an old fireplace embedded in it or similar. I haven't noticed it before as it's been covered in...