, suitably impressed with this important plaque, informs that the North South route is now called Watermead Way. Somewhere there must be a plaque commemorating that name change. Please let us know when you find it.
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North South Route in Haringey
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North South route in Haringey
This plaque was unveiled by John Prescott MP in the presence of the Mayor, Co...
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Great Central Railway
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Captain James Wilson
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1 memorial
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Westminster Bridge
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2 memorials
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