A water conduit, and point of measurement. From Wikipedia: "first mechanically pumped public water supply in London, constructed in 1582 on the site of earlier hand-pumped wells and gravity-fed conduits. The mechanism, a force pump driven by a water wheel under the northernmost arch of London Bridge, transferred water from the Thames through lead pipes to four outlets. The service was discontinued in 1603. This became the mark from which many distances to and from London were measured and the name still appears on older mileposts." The 'four outlets' were spouts, one on each face. Removed 1674. Our picture comes from the on-line "Annuls of London" by John Richardson.
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Cornhill Standard
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Cornhill Standard
At the cross roads the Standard in Cornhill formerly stood. Removed 1674. The...
Sheen milestone
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Kilburn Wells
In 1714, a well of 'chalybeate waters' (water impregnated with iron) was discovered near the Bell Inn, Kilburn. Gardens and a 'great room' were opened in an attempt to compete with the nearby Hamps...
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Lion Brewery
The (Red) Lion Brewery, designed by Francis Edwards, stood on the South Bank from 1836. The brewery occupied the site now used by the Royal Festival Hall and its stables, warehouses, etc. were on a...
1 memorial
Hay's Wharf
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7 memorials
George Inn
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3 memorials
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Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford
In 1631 commissioned Inigo Jones to build the residential square at Covent Garden, with a piazza at the centre.
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William McMillan
Born Aberdeen, Scotland. During the WW1 he was awarded the British and Victory medals, which he had himself designed. Died in hospital, Richmond, Surrey, following a mugging. Other London work: the...
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Henry Jermyn, Earl of St Albans
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Bob Marley
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