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The first bridge was at Staines.


There was a crossing point at Brentford (a ford)


The Brent *and* the Thames?


Ah! My apologies. I don't know why I related "crossing" to "bridge". Not
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There was a crossing point at Brentford (a ford)


The Brent *and* the Thames?


Ah! My apologies. I don't know why I related "crossing" to "bridge".

Not
thinking straight.


Romans did.

Especially their road builders.

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There was a crossing point at Brentford (a ford)


The Brent *and* the Thames?


Just the Thames, I think. I'm sure there is a plaque about it in
Brentford.
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There was a crossing point at Brentford (a ford)

The Brent *and* the Thames?


Ah! My apologies. I don't know why I related "crossing" to "bridge".

Not
thinking straight.


Romans did.

Especially their road builders.


LOL.

Yep, so the Britons couldn't hide round corners, if the old school
playground joke is anything to go by.


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This map is a bit hazy around London.
It is a big one and takes time to download with a modem.

http://www.romans-in-britain.org.uk/...in_britain.htm





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In article , Paul Terry
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When the Romans arrived they headed first for London.


Actually, they headed first for Brentwood, where they fought and
defeated the locals.

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In article , Paul Terry |||news_04
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When the Romans arrived they headed first for London.


Actually, they headed first for Brentwood,


Who wouldn't? ;-)
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