"Putney Old Bridge was the last of the wooden structures which formerly spanned the Thames. Built upon piles its openings were very small, and although in 1872 an iron girder was thrown across a wider span in the centre, still it was in every way inconvenient, and even dangerous to large craft passing up. "

Henry Taunt 1885

Some roads beside the river at Putney can be a dangerous place to park a car, not only because of thieves, but also because certain tides rise quickly and owners can return to find the Thames flowing through their pride and joy.

Graham Diprose 2007

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The text above are sample extracts from the book; entries for each location are more extensive.

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