River Lea
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LONDON’S LOST AND FORGOTTEN RIVERS
Bermondsey Abbey, Blackfriars, Bridewell Palace, Catherine of Aragon, Croydon, Croydon Old Palace, Elizabeth Wydeville, Jacob’s Island, Lady Margaret Beaufort, London, London Museum, Ludgate Circus, Palace of Westminster, River Effra, River Fleet, River Lea, River Neckinger, River Tyburn, River Walbrook, River Wandle, rivers, St. Saviour’s Dock, Thorney Island, Westminster AbbeyUpdated post at sparkypus.com A Medieval Potpourri https://sparkypus.com/2020/05/14/londons-lost-and-forgotten-rivers-2/ Jacob’s Island formed by a loop in the River Neckinger c1860. Formerly known as Folly Ditch. Watercolour J L Stewart 1829-1911 Here is a link to a very interesting article on London’s lost and forgotten rivers with details of some interesting finds including, my favourites , a 12th century…
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