Map Graph

Bow Back Rivers

Waterways in east London

Bow Back Rivers or Stratford Back Rivers is a complex of waterways between Bow and Stratford in east London, England, which connect the River Lea to the River Thames. Starting in the twelfth century, works were carried out to drain Stratford Marshes and several of the waterways were constructed to power watermills. Bow Creek provided the final outfall to the Thames, and the other channels were called Abbey Creek, Channelsea River, City Mill River, Prescott Channel, Pudding Mill River, Saint Thomas Creek, Three Mills Back River, Three Mills Wall River and Waterworks River.

Read article
File:Three_Mills_Lock.jpgFile:City_Mill_River_Pano.jpgFile:River_Lea_steps.jpgFile:Olympic_Stadium_October_2009_SM.jpg
Top Questions
AI generated

List the top facts about Bow Back Rivers

Summarize this article

What is the single most intriguing fact about Bow Back Rivers?

Are there any controversies surrounding Bow Back Rivers?

More questions