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This is what I love about London, and the UK in general! So many quirky things to stumble across!
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Well, it is an accident you didn't come across me on your perambulations. It is Indeed a hidden gem.
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I was told once that many other wiggles were added so that they could supply water to various landowners on the way - not sure how many wiggles this would have added
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Thanks for this fascinating article, its more detail than I have seen on other sites! Will be linking it to the second part of my New River articles - about its aqueducts :)
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Maximum points. It's in my manor! Nice work DG xx
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The W10 gets you closest, but if you don't mind a stroll, then for alternative transport options, I'd recommend either a train to Turkey Street Overground station, or perhaps a more frequent train to Crews Hill. Also, the significantly more frequent 191 bus stop at Forty Hill gets you reasonably close.
If you go via Crews Hill, then on your return you could pick up a Christmas tree from one of the many garden centres in Crews Hill itself - assuming you're happy carrying one home! |
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Does that photo show a load of lead lying abandoned in the undergrowth? If so, and given the churches that have been losing bits of their roofs recently, I wonder how long it will remain there now...
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The Toby is unusual as it is in the old mansion house.
dg writes: Indeed. |
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I clicked on the Museum of Transport and found an amazing collection that is well documented in its Gallery. It even has a railway carriage!
dg writes: Indeed. |
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The Flash Lane aqueduct was then superceded by the Docwra Aqueduct which cut an even bigger meander from the river. It's a fascinating story and a very curious part of London to be sure!
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Part two of the New River now published - with special reference to its aqueducts (and tunnels) and link to DG's page :) https://www.hydeparknow.uk/2018/11/26/the-new-river-2/
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