A census was taken in July 1811, of all crossings over old London Bridge.

• The tally showed, foot persons 89,640, carts and drays 2,924, coaches 1,240, wagons 769, gigs and taxed carts 485 and 764 horses.

What an intriguing bit of history that is….

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