Sir Hugh Myddelton, Islington Green
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Sir Hugh Myddelton, Islington Green
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 25 Jan 2007
Sir Hugh Myddelton (1555 - 1631) was an MP and the King's goldsmith. He was responsible for the building of the New River which supplied London with a much-needed fresh water supply. This statue at the southern corner of Islington Green was inaugurated by William Gladstone in 1862.
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Image Location
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51.536405
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-0.102944