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Place From 1836 To 1923

London and Greenwich Railway

The first steam railway to have a terminus in London. Originally it ran, largely on viaducts, between Deptford and Spa Road Bermondsey. By 1838 it had been extended at both ends: from Deptford to Greenwich and from Spa Road to London Bridge. Initiated and designed by Colonel George Thomas Landmann.

Leased by the South Eastern Railway Company from 1 January 1845.

The holding company continued in existence until 1923. have a whole post about this railway with lots of pictures.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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London and Greenwich Railway

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Abbey Street Bridge

Bermondsey Abbey Street Bridge Designed by Colonel George Thomas Landmann, Ro...

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Deptford Station carriage ramp

{Above a medallion with the inscription 'London & Greenwich Railway Compa...

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Greenwich Station

{Rectangular plaque:} Greenwich Station opened 24th December 1838. The easter...

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London and Greenwich Railway - Deptford

{Circular plaque, around a drawing of the viaduct and St James's Bermondsey c...

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Spa Road Station - Priter Road

{Circular plaque:} {Circular plaque, around a drawing of the viaduct and St J...

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