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Broxbourne, The New River And St Augustine's Church c.1955
Photo ref:
B413013
More about this scene
The New River, whose source is at Amwell Springs, was built at the orders of Sir Hugh Myddleton to supply clean water to London. John Macadam, who is remembered in the church, once employed a local man, George Allen, to manufacture an iron ring. If a stone passed through the ring, it was the correct size for road building. Allen asked Macadam what would happen if the ring was ever lost. 'Why, George', replied Macadam, 'let them try the pieces in their mouths. If they go in, they will be small enough'.
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