John Bull Arch, Southwark Park Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16
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John Bull Arch, Southwark Park Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16
Image: © Chris Lordan Taken: 23 Sep 2009
Photo taken opposite Raymouth Road with Drummond Road just past the petrol station. On Thursday 26-10-1944 a VII rocket bomb hit the bridge killing 8 people. Temporary bridge constructed and then on Sunday 05-11-1944 another VII hit the bridge killing 3 people and destroying the temporary structure. Bridge took its name from the 'John Bull' pub that was under the bridge and on the right in Bermondsey.
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Image Location
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