1606 The New River was commissioned by the Corporation of the City of London, to carry water from the Chadwell and Amwell Springs to Islington, London; the course followed the contours of the land. The scheme was implemented by Sir Hugh Myddleton.
1700 Supplemented by water from the River Lee
1767 Robert Mylne was appointed assistant surveyor of the New River Co, to work with Henry Mill.
1771 Mylne was appointed surveyor of the New River Co
1810 Mylne retired from his position with the New River Co
1811 Robert's son William Chadwell Mylne was appointed surveyor
1822 The New River Co purchased the water supply licence of London Bridge Waterworks which had been dissolved. Later that year, Borough Waterworks Co purchased the licence from the New River Company.
1800s Deep wells were dug along the route and pumping stations built.
1850s many of the river's bends were eliminated, saving 12 miles.
1861 Mylne retired
Some parts have been piped underground and today the river flows into Stoke Newington reservoir.
See Also
Sources of Information
- Engineering timelines: Sir Hugh Myddleton [1]