bridges
Groves Bridge, Stratford (2)
Foundation Stone of the new bridge, erected in 1933 and named after Thomas Groves, Mayor of West Ham at the time of opening.
Bow Bridge (3)
Demolition of the old Bow Bridge - gateway to London.
The Romans were thought to have crossed the Lea at Old Ford. This fording place was dangerous but remained in use until the 12th Century when Maud, queen of Henry I, built Bow and Channelsea Bridges, linked by a causeway (about a mile down river from the ford). This bridge was one of the earliest medieval stone bridges in England - its name being taken from its arched construction.
Pelly Road Bridge, Plaistow.
Looking North before alterations for the construction of the tramway track in 1903.
Abbey Lane, Stratford,
Northern outfall sewer is in the fore ground. There are three boys sitting on the wall in front of the gasometer on the wrong side of the fence and a man leaning against the wall looking at the photographer.
Newham Heritage & Archives Ref 8/1/10 -28
Pelly Road Bridge, Plaistow.
Looking North before widening for construction of the Electric Tramway track in 1903. The surgery and adjoining have since been demolished.
Newham Heritage & Archives Ref 8/1/10 -26
Channelsea Bridge, Stratford 1
A medieval bridge (probably of the late 14th century), now much widened, which carries the High Street over the Channelsea River. View from the South, taken on 22nd August, 1927.
Newham Heritage & Archives Ref 8/1/10 -18a
Abbey Mills Lane
This is where Abbey Mills Lane is crossed by the Northern Outfall Sewer.
Newham Heritage & Archives Ref 8/1/10 -17
Groves Bridge, Stratford (1)
Aerial view of Groves Bridge. This was was one of several that carried the High Street over the River Lea and adjacent channels.
Bow Bridge (1)
Engraving of old bridge at Stratford-le-Bow, published 1804.
