Water Works, London Bridge

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

On the west side of Old London Bridge, opposite St. Magnus Church, in Bridge Ward Within (O. and M. 1677-Horwood, 1799). Called the Water House in Rocque, 1746, and by Strype, 1720 and 1755.


The forcier for pumping Thames water up into pipes for distribution to the citizens' houses was erected here in 1582 by Peter Morice (S. 18).

Seems to occupy the site of " Oystergate " (q.v.).

Removed 1822.

The site is now occupied by London Bridge Wharf.

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