Canterbury in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
High Street Bridge
Photographed by Michael Herrick
1. High Street Bridge Marker
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James Simmons (here, next to this marker); Aphra Behn (a few steps from this marker); Christopher Marlowe (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Royal East Kent Yeomanry Memorial (about 150 meters away); Mary Tourtel (about 180 meters away); Ian Dury (about 180 meters away); Canterbury War Memorial (about 210 meters away); Westgate (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canterbury.
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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 236 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
