The Longford River
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The Longford River
Image: © Marathon Taken: 26 Mar 2014
Charles I ordered the construction of the totally artificial watercourse known as the Longford River to carry water from the River Colne to the water features in Bushy Park and then on to the Long Water in Home Park at Hampton Court. The Longford River opened in 1638. Much of the Longford River between the A316 and Bushy Park is inaccessible and it can only be glimpsed from bridges. This view is from a footbridge linking Dean Road with Longford Close.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.432012
Longitude
-0.372842