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Ladywell Mineral Spring

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The medicinal powers of the spring were supposed to help people with poor eyesight. The spring ran dry after the construction of a sewer in the late 19th century.

Careful not to confuse this Ladywell Mineral Spring with the nearby Lady Well.

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

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