Strand Bridge

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According to Latham’s Companion volume… Until 1549 there was a bridge carrying the Strand over a lane and a stream. The bridge was demolished for the building of Somerset House. The name of Strand Bridge was then given to the lane that went around the east end of the House.

Last updated by Phil Gyford on 21 November 2011

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  Strand Bridge
  “According to Latham’s Companion volume… Until 1549 there was a bridge carrying the Strand over a lane and a stream. The bridge was demolished for the building of Somerset House. The name of Strand Bridge was then given to the lane that went around the east end of the House.” - PG http://www.pepysdiary.com/p/277.php#summary

  Strand Bridge is an extension on the Thames of Strand Lane on this 1746 map.
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References in the diary

1660

Feb: 11

1667

Mar: 31

1668

May: 14
Nov: 20