This is, approximately, the area where the Greenway crosses the River Lea, E3. In Roman times the ford was the most down-stream place where the River Lea could be crossed so it was an important point on the route from London to Colchester. "Stratford" on the east side meant "paved way to a ford". The shape of the first bridge built here, in about 1110, may have given Bow its name.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Old Ford on River Lee
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Bow Heritage
Starting point for the heritage trail. The area now known as Bow has long bee...
Other Subjects
Southall rail crash
An InterCity 125 high speed passenger train from Swansea failed to slow down in response to warning signals and collided with a freight train crossing its path. Seven people were killed and 139 inj...
3 memorials
Charing Cross Railway Company
IanVisits has reprinted an article from the Illustrated London News about the building of the railway from London Bridge to Charing Cross. The company was formed by the South Eastern Railway Compa...
2 memorials
Princess Alice disaster
London's worst peacetime disaster. The Princess Alice was a passenger paddle steamer, making what was called a 'moonlight trip', from Swan Pier near London Bridge to the former Rosherville Pleasure...
3 memorials
Lord Nuffield, William Morris
Motor manufacturer and philanthropist. Born Worcester. Began work in a bicycle shop and designed the first Morris car in 1912. Founder of the Morris Motor Company and founder of the Nuffield Fou...
1 memorial
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