Woolwich Arsenal Station sidings in 1959

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The photograph on this page of Woolwich Arsenal Station sidings in 1959 by John Webb as part of the Geograph project.

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Woolwich Arsenal Station sidings in 1959

Image: © John Webb Taken: Unknown

The sidings on the East side of Burrage Road bridge seen from the Maxey Road bridge, on a rather damp day in 1959. In the centre of the skyline, looming through the rain and murk, is the tower of the Woolwich Town hall (in TQ4378). No other high-rise buildings in sight then!

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51.489348
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0.073865