Edgbaston reservoir started life in 1827 as a water supply to top up the local canal network around Birmingham and the Black Country.  Originally called “Roach Pool”, it was enlarged by Thomas Telford, the influential engineer between 1824 –1829, to become the large expanse of water that it is now.   Whilst the place still does this important function for … Continue reading IgersbirminghamUK invited by Friends of Edgbaston Reservoir to hold an Instameet.