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Canterbury in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

High Street Bridge

 
 
High Street Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick
1. High Street Bridge Marker
Inscription.
For the greater safety
and convenience
of passengers
this bridge was widened
10 feet in the year 1769
Joseph Royle Esq.
being mayor. The expense
was supplied by
voluntary contributions
from this city
and its neighborhood
55 miles 6 furlongs
from London bridge

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.
 
Location. 51° 16.797′ N, 1° 4.717′ E. Marker is in Canterbury, England, in Kent. Marker is on High Street close to Best Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 High Street, Canterbury, England CT1 2AY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Simmons (here, next to this marker); Christopher Marlowe (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Royal East Kent Yeomanry Memorial (about 150 meters away); Canterbury War Memorial (about 210 meters away); Westgate (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Buffs (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); George Robert Canning (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Kent World War I Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canterbury.
 
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High Street Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick
2. High Street Bridge Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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