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Official dynamiting marks the start of work on the Avon Dam

At the start of work on the Avon Dam, officials stand around the planned top water level marker

Start of work on Avon Dam, showing officials standing near top water level marker and the first clod

View of site and early work on Avon Dam

View of site and early work on Avon Dam

Early construction of the Avon dam wall.

Early construction of the Avon dam wall.

Early construction of the Avon dam wall

Early construction of the Avon dam

Early construction of the Avon dam

Aerial view of the Avon Dam from upstream.

Aerial view of the Avon Dam from downstream.

Early construction of the foundations of the filtration plant

Building the walls of the filtration plant at Shipley

Early construction of the filtration plant at Shipley

Early construction of the filtration plant at Shipley

Picture of the people associated with the building of the Avon Dam taken on site.

Sheepstor Bridge

Part of the flooded valley around Sheepstor bridge.

Sheepstor Bridge

Area of the Burrator Dam

Area of the Burrator Dam

Gathering of spectators for the start of work on the Burrator Reservoir

Gathering of spectators and labourers for the start of work on the Burrator Reservoir

Fishing feast