Chesham, Waterside 1921
Photo ref: 70542
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In this view the photographer is looking upstream towards Chesham. The house withthe two-bay windows replaced the weatherboarded one in view 40547 around 1900. Beyond are workshops and outhouses, now all gone and replaced by 1970s blocks of three-storey flats. In the far distance is the embankment of the Metropolitan Railway branch line and part of its bridge over the river.

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Contrary to the notes on this photo the house with the two bay windows did not replace the weatherboarded one in view 40547. The two structures are side by side, though the weatherboarded one may have been demolished at the same time to make easy access for the extension to the house. This elevation is that of the extended house built behind the weatherboarded structure (when viewed from the river) ...see more