Telephones in Swynnerton

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Date:29th of April 1910

Description:The plan above produced in 1910 by the National Telephone Company shows the route of telephone poles in Beech and Swynnerton in the early twentieth century.

The document includes a detailed plan of Swynnerton, showing local landmarks such as Swynnerton Hall - the seat of the famous Fitzherbert family. St. Mary's Church, the Roman Catholic Chapel and school are also represented on the plan, alongside the Water Tower, Gas Works and the Estate Office.

Twenty three telephone poles are marked on the plan which also shows Beech and the boundary with Tittensor.

Related themes:

Swynnerton Places 1900-1950

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