EAW009514 ENGLAND (1947). The town, Loughborough, from the east, 1947

The Generator

The Midland Main line just visible.

Grand Union Canal, The Soar Navigation. This section of canal serves Loughborough and bypasses an awkward section for navigation of the River Soar. The navigation continues northwards to meet with the River Trent, the Trent and Mersey and the Erewash Canals north of Ratcliffe on Soar. Southwards the canal passes through Leicester and eventually joins the main route of the GU at Norton Junction, near to the 'Watford Gap' services on the M1.

Great Central main line, built in the 1890s and closed in 1969. Southwards part has been restored, as has part north of here. Work is ongoing to link the two halves together, including the building of a new bridge over the Midland Main Line, restoration of the canal bridge and eventual reinstatement of this embankment.

Site of Loughborough Athletic Grounds 1862-1908

Loughborough Derby Road station, terminus of Former L&NWR Charnwood Forest branch, from Shackerstone.

The Carillon War Memorial in Queen's Park. There are more details on this memorial at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loughborough_Carillon and http://www.ukniwm.org.uk/server/show/conMemorial.55026/fromUkniwmSearch/1. It also featured in the Michael Portillo's Great British Railway Journeys TV programme broadcast on 16th January 2014.