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25th April 1946 Christopher Fry's Phoenix too Frequent, premieres in London
25th April 1944 Strictly star Len Goodman was born in Bethnal Green.
25th April 1896 Sidney Jones and Harry Greenbacks musical premieres in London
25th April 1660 London Convention Parliament begins
Brunel's Tree...Alive & Kicking
Living link with this extraordinary family, still thriving.
Location: Railway Avenue, SE16 4LF
Description: The tree, standing outside the Brunel Engine House and Thames Tunnel in Rotherhithe, is a living link with this extraordinary family - and long may it live on.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel is best known for his pioneering work with iron, but his father, Marc Brunel, built the adjacent Thames Tunnel. Completed in 1843, it was the first underwater tunnel in the world, paving the way for modern tunnelling, and is still used today as part of Londons rail network.
The Brunel tree is a False Acacia or Black Locust, an American species introduced to Britain to be used in shipbuilding.
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Brunel's Hidden Bridge
Brunel's hidden bridge was discovered inside this bridge.
2006-11-18
Lord Shaftesbury - A.K.A. - Eros», 3.5km
A Bridge and a Rose», 1.2km
A Gate and a Crypt», 2.5km
The River Lea Coppermill», 5.2km
Public Records Office», 10.km
Tigers in Town», 4.2km
The College of Arms», 2.1km
Throw Your Rubbish Elsewhere», 3.7km
Tyburn Convent», 4.8km
The downfall of Wanstead House», 5.9km
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