Newby's ice store stood on the north bank of the canal in the 1860s. Ice was used to keep food fresh for transport, and in shops. Imported mainly from Norway, it was delivered along the canal by horse-drawn barges to Newby's, where it was stored in deep ice wells.
Bridge to Nowhere - Burgess Park Heritage Trail
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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Newby's ice store
Newby's ice store stood on the north bank of the canal in the 1860s. Ice was ...
Ice was cut in Norway, transported by ship to London, stored and then distrib...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Newby's ice store
The Friends of Burgess Park are an association of people and other interested...
Walter de la Mare OM, CH, 1873 - 1956, poet and novelist, lived here 1912 - 1956. The London Borough of Bromley
Not an easy plaque to find, and if you don't like shopping centres, not a pleasant hunt. We believe our pin is in exactly the right plac...
The west front of the church has 3 plaques, left to right: 'J. Walters - Architect.', 'Rebuilt,Anno Domini MDCCCXX.', 'R. Streather - Bui...
Martina Bergman Ősterberg 1849-1915, Pioneer of Physical Education for Women, lived and worked here.
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