Here on this page you will find an interesting insight into how the site of the Volta Tower has changed since its collapse in 1951. The images on the left are generally from around the early 20th century, whilst the images on the right were taken to show the site as it was in March 2012.
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The Volta Tower in all its glory, from the other side of the fence in the New Cemetery, early C20th.
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The same view as the postcard on the left showing the site of the Volta Tower, viewed from over the fence in the New Cemetery, March 2012.
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The Volta Tower and cemetery from a Valentines series postcard dating from around 1910.
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The same view as on the left, viewed in March 2012. Note how some of the gravestones have crumbled and fallen.
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The Volta Tower, C20th from Station Road
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The same view as on the left, from Station Road.