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ON THIS DAY IN LONDON
19th December 1933 Born today: James Booth, London England, actor/writer (Zulu, Robbery, Revenge)
19th December 1885 Born today: F S Flint, London England, translator/poet (imagist movement)
19th December 1851 Artist J.M.W. Turner passed away in Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London.
19th December 1811 The 2nd Ratcliff murders occur; of John & Liz Williamson, and Bridget Harrington.
19th December 1154 The Coronation of Henry II in Westminster Abbey.
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
Ancient Hunting Cry In London», 3.5km
Barmy Balmes House», 2.8km
The Last of the Great Exhibition», 5.3km
The Turkish Baths», 1.6km
The Widest Pavement in London», 1.2km
Chalk... but no Cheese», 0.9km
The downfall of Wanstead House», 5.9km
Francisco de Miranda's Statue», 4.0km
Grand Seraglio... What?», 3.1km
Lock & Co...Historical Hats», 3.6km
mapping London's most interesting and unusual places and history
