London (Waltham Forest), 1955: Leyton, Baker's Arms intersection
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London (Waltham Forest), 1955: Leyton, Baker's Arms intersection
Image: © Ben Brooksbank Taken: 13 Jul 1955
With High Road, Leyton (A112) behind, we are looking across Lea Bridge Road (A104), going off to the left NE towards Walthamstow, Hoe Street. Note the forest of overhead cables, for the numerous trolley-buses operating here in those days - 60 years ago. (Cf. Image).
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51.575291
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