Above-left we are again looking at the connecting bridge between the two Cadbury sites but this
time we are looking back towards Bournville with the wharf site on the left bank beyond the bridge itself. We will now
leave the railway here and walk back along the towpath to make our way to Bournville Lane once more. Above-right we are
on Bournville Lane with the engine shed site visible through the bridge ahead. For our purposes, the interesting
sight here is to the right: this is the road entrance to Waterside Wharf - the bridge ahead carrying the
canal nearest camera and the railway.
Above-left we have crossed Bournville Lane and are looking up the driveway to the wharf: note old railins and
gatepost to the right. Above-right we are nearing the top of the entrance driveway where the gates are now permanently
closed to road traffic as the site itself has now been develooped as a residential estate with access gained
for vehicles from Raddlebarn Road.
Above-left we finally reach the entrance driveway summit. To the left is the only remaining structure from the
days of the wharf: walling that, if my map reading skills are correct, formed the loading platform for the furthest south reaching
branch of the wharfside railway. Above-right we have turned 180 degrees to see the loading area
which now forms a secure area as 'Bournville Moorings' for private pleasure boat leasings. The shot was taken
through the railings of the gate that locks-off this area of the site.
Above-we take a look back down the driveway to Bournville Lane with the warf site
facilities to our rear. It's hard to imagine the frenetic industrial activity that must have
filled this site during its operational years.
