In the 18th century George III got wet while crossing the Thames, so the Earl of Abingdon decided to build a bridge here. In gratitude, the King gave him the tolls, tax-free, for ever.

Date:: 1883

Location:: Eynsham Bridge, Eynsham, West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire

Reference:: CC72/02418

Type:: Photograph (Negative)

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This is part of the Series: HWT01/01 Glass Plate Negatives And Inkjet Prints; within the Collection: HWT01 Henry W Taunt Collection

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Source: Historic England Archive

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Photographer: Taunt, Henry William

Curator: Davies, Angela

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Hanoverian Bridge, Waterscape