A water conduit, and point of measurement. From : "first mechanically pumped public water supply in London, constructed in 1582 on the site of earlier hand-pumped wells and gravity-fed conduits. The mechanism, a force pump driven by a water wheel under the northernmost arch of London Bridge, transferred water from the Thames through lead pipes to four outlets. The service was discontinued in 1603. This became the mark from which many distances to and from London were measured and the name still appears on older mileposts." The 'four outlets' were spouts, one on each face. Removed 1674. Our picture comes from the on-line .
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Cornhill Standard
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Cornhill Standard
At the cross roads the Standard in Cornhill formerly stood. Removed 1674. The...
Sheen milestone
The inscription seems to have been re-carved, incorrectly, at some point, int...
Other Subjects
Jones's butcher's shop
Family business that survived until the 1970s. This photograph was taken in 1932.
1 memorial
Twinning
Wikipedia explains about twin towns, etc. Londonist have thoroughly researched the twin towns of London boroughs, which, thank heavens, means we don't have to.
3 memorials
Frank Crichlow
Frank Gilbert Crichlow was a human rights campaigner, community organiser and restauranteur.  Born Trinidad. Came to England in June 1953. Founded Mangrove Restaurant.  Co-founded Mangrove Steel B...
Person, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink, Race Issues, Social Welfare, Caribbean Islands
1 memorial
Men from Whitbread & Co lost in WW1 & WW2
Our picture shows the Chiswell Street brewery in the years just before WW1.
1 memorial
Julian Metcalfe
Co-founder of Pret a Manger with Sinclair Beecham, who he met at the Polytechnic of Central London.  Also founded the itsu chain of Asian-inspired restaurants.
1 memorial
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