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Thames flood wall

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The Thames flood wall was erected probably in response to the "The Great Thames Flood" of January 1809 which particularly affected: Bisham, Eton, Windsor,Deptford and Lewisham. It has been raised a number of times since.

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Thames flood wall

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High Tide - 1928

The 75 ft of wall which collapsed may actually have been in Millbank which is...

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Wall - 1817

This wall was erected and the piles fixed Anno Domini 1817. William Smith - W...

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Tudor Hall - Barnet

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P&O office 122 Leadenhall Street

P&O office 122 Leadenhall Street

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2 memorials
St George the Martyr School

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