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ON THIS DAY IN LONDON
17th November 1960 TV presenter Jonathan Ross was born in Camden, London.
17th November 1877 Gilbert/Sullivans operette Sorcerer, premieres in London
17th November 1842 Opera Linda di Chamounix is produced (London)
Brunel's Hidden Bridge
Brunel's hidden bridge was discovered inside this bridge.
Location: Bishops Bridge, Paddington, London
Description: This is where in 2004, a lost bridge by Isambard Kingdom Brunel was found encased within Bishops Bridge.
The unique structure, which dates back to 1838, was hidden for decades within a modern brick road bridge over the canal next to Paddington Station and rediscovered as part of the Paddington Bridge Project.
Dismantled in 2004, the bridge is now stored in English Heritage's yard in Portsmouth until the 3 million needed to restore and re-home the historic structure can be raised.
This is the earliest of maybe ten iron bridges by Brunel to survive - its design is unique and it represents a turning point in Brunel's thinking, in particular in his structural use of iron.
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Brunel's Tree...Alive & Kicking
Living link with this extraordinary family, still thriving.
2006-07-13
The Skinny House», 2.5km
The Ugliest Building in London», 7.0km
Arizona's Piece Of London», 3.9km
Janet Street Porters House», 3.1km
St Paul's Studios», 2.4km
Queen's Speech Racy Clinic», 1.3km
Number 1 Poultry», 3.7km
The Blue House», 5.0km
The Skylon», 2.8km
The Sun House», 2.4km
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