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George Furness

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George Furness

Contractor responsible for the construction of the Northern Outfall Sewer in 1862-3.

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George Furness

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Northern Outfall Sewer - River Lea

Metropolitan Board of Works Northern Outfall Sewer Constructed 1862 - 63 John...

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