London (Waltham Forest), 1955: Leyton, Baker's Arms intersection

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The photograph on this page of London (Waltham Forest), 1955: Leyton, Baker's Arms intersection by Ben Brooksbank as part of the Geograph project.

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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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Image Location

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51.575291
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-0.012858