Tank Barrier and Pillbox Wick Lane
Near the old bridge is a tank barrier and a pillbox to defend it.
The barrier was part of the London Stop Line - Inner Line C. This was the most central defence-line in London.
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Source
- Text: Fedor de Vries
- Photos: Fin Fahey
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