Place    From 1830 

Homerton Footpath Bridge

Categories: Transport

Also known as the Parnell Road Bridge. Opened in conjunction with the Hertford Union Canal (now part of the Grand Union Canal), which it spans.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Homerton Footpath Bridge

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