Brief history

Here is a very brief history of Swanholme Lakes Nature Reserve,


1860s -:

The area was a plantation woodland belonging to the Hartsholme Hall Estate.

1930s -:

Quarrying for sand & gravel starts, the materials was used for aerodrome construction.

1960s -:

Quarrying stops Public access is forbidden !! place is left desolate.

1970s -:
it is stocked with Trout & ran as a fishery, wildlife finds a home.

1985 -:

gets SSSI status.
1991 -:

Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve is declared & opened to the public.

Birch polypore


Fly Agaric



Dunno ?? someone passing the time,this was found where i cleaned up a fire scar.





& a reminder of the SPACKTARDS -:





All the hardwork gone up in smoke to fuel someone who instead of being born should of been a wank !!


this was a brash fence which would of created a habitat for various wildlife





Part of my Favourite place