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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
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