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Description: | Taken from the back of P/247:
Mayfield and Rydal green were the final phase of the redevelopment of the area straddling the A4521. The area was known for it mines in the 19th century. In 1937 the remaining spoil heaps and excavation were levelled and filled. The principle aim of the layout was to provide a series of interconnected spaces with 'self contained' environment, providing a measure of isolation from the A454 traffic, and safe circulation within the site.
The layout provided for 363 flats and maisonettes. Paved spaces with formalised structures for multi purpose use - sitting/playing etc have been sited at focal points throughout the site. landscaping included semi-mature trees for short term effect, though the rate of failure on the poor subsoil has been higher than usual. | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/uk/ | Publisher: | Wolverhampton Archives | Rights holder: | Warners of Wolverhampton (ref. 650529-13) | Subjects: | Photograph Photographs | Temporal: | [1960s] | Source: | Black Country History | Identifier: | http://www.blackcountryhistory.org/colle... | Go to resource |
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