A cold walk in Thornton, 24 February 2012

A guest blog from Paula:

We set off on what was a cold day from Thornton reservoir. 

A new LRWG member?!

The reservoir was originally built in 1854 when it had its own treatment works which were situated to the South of the current dam.  It is now owned by Severn Trent and the water is treated a few miles away at Cropston reservoir.

From Thornton we headed to Whittington Grange, Barlestone, Nailstone and Bagworth.

Hopefully these horses won't end up in our Burgers!

Barlestone - a pit wheel from the coal mines.

Coal miners used to live in Barlestone but there was never a mine in the village. The miners travelled to pits in Bagworth, Coalville or Newbold Heath.

Many thanks to Michael for leading his first group walk.