The boating lake on the Common was originally Reservoir 3
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 31, 2020 in Local History | 0 commentsThe Boating Lake on The Common was originally Reservoir 3 which was used for the water supply of the town in the 1890s.
The Boating Lake, a subject of so many photos and postcards, was originally Reservoir 3. Once its water ceased to be used for the water supply of the town (1890s), it was used for such purposes as watering the roads, which were very dusty in dry weather.
