Church Hill joins West Heath Road

Crossing over the little humpback bridge over the river Rea in West Heath Road, Northfield the last of the five Leyland 'Olympic' HR40S. These underfloor-engined, integrally constructed buses had entered service between the end of July and the beginning of September 1950. Here the bus has just left the Station Road junction as it heads towards West Heath when working on the 27 route. (L. Mason)

Bridge Over The River Rea

Church Hill shops viewed from West Heath Road, looking over the bridge on the river Rea. Shopping area much the same as it is today. Date unknown c.1910?.  You can just see the rail bridge beyond the horse and carts. Road bridge was widened in the 1980's.

View of bridge from the opposite direction. 1962 - photo:DJ Norton

Green arrow show the bridge in the photos