East Reservoir

The New River Company's East Reservoir, Stoke Newington.

1952 - Coal House, New River Company, East Reservoir, Lordship Road, Stoke Newington (Source: collage.cityoflondon.gov.uk/view-item?key=…) https://t.co/3yYqmB8iSO

The Gas House, New River East Reservoir, Stoke Newington. Built c1832.

The East Reservoir New River sluice house. One was in Clissold Park when the river ran through it. Now wrongly labelled Pump House.

A faded information board at the entrance to the climbing centre (originally a pumping station) provides a brief overview of the history of the New River, which used to run through Clissold Park along Church St towards Islington till 1946. Now it terminates at the East Reservoir.

@highamnews spotted River House north-east of the East Reservoir

The gas house (built 1833) on the bank of the East Reservoir with the former filtration plant (built 1936) and pumping station (built 1854-6) in the distance next to the West Reservoir. The reservoirs were saved from development thanks to the ‘Save the Reservoirs’ local campaign

1945 - The New River, Stoke Newington. The man-made canal opened in 1613 to bring drinking water from Hertfordshire to London. It now terminates in the East Reservoir. It used to run in Clissold Park along Church Street towards Petherton Road via Aden Terrace.

A view of St Mary’s new church across the New River in Clissold Park. The man-made canal, originally from Hertfordshire to Islington, ran along Church St from 1613 till 1958. The New River now terminates in the East Reservoir. The small section in the park is purely ornamental.

The man-made New River, which opened in 1613 to bring drinking water from Hertfordshire to London ran through Stoke Newington. In 1958 the section along Church St in Clissold Park was drained. It now terminates in the east Reservoir.

Now filled in, this raised section in Clissold Park used to be part of the course of the New River, which ran through the park in Stoke Newington from 1613 till 1958. Originally terminating in Islington (originating in Hertfordshire), it now ends in the East Reservoir.

A view of Paradise Row, Church Street from Paradise Bridge in Clissold Park. Once one of SN's most affluent and picturesque spots, most of the houses in the row were pulled down by the 1950s. The New River was drained in 1958 and terminated in the East Reservoir.

The East Reservoir. The 2 New River Reservoirs in Stoke Newington were constructed in 1833 to purify the New River water and act as a water reserve. A local campaign ‘Save the Reservoirs’ was launched in the 1980s when they came under threat of development once no longer needed.

@AlexTheGuiri It was drained in 1958 (See photo) and since then terminates in the East Reservoir (@highamnews @_pasttense_)

The Stoke Newington section of Petherton Road (right). Green Lanes Methodist Church in the distance. The New River, which ran in the middle of the road was culverted (covered) at some point. It now terminates in the East Reservoir.

The New River from Lordship Road, Stoke Newington. The man-made waterway opened in 1613 to bring drinking water to London from Hertfordshire. It originally ran through Stoke Newington and terminated in Islington. It now terminates in the East Reservoir.

Picturesque Paradise Row, Church Street looking west near the junction with Clissold Road. The New River can be seen flowing along Church St in the park towards Canonbury and then Islington. It now terminates in the East Reservoir.

1900 - A terrific and rare view of the New River in Clissold Park looking east towards Clissold House from near Green Lanes. This was the view from 1613 till 1958. The New River now terminates in the East Reservoir. The section in the park is fed through the water mains.

@ivan_ruggeri Here are some old photos it. The New River terminated in Clissold Park opposite Clissold Crescent from 1946 and since 1958 it terminates in the East Reservoir.

The New River, Clissold Park, Stoke Newington. The man-made waterway ran through the park from 1613 till 1958. Since then it terminates in the East Reservoir.

Then & Now: Park Lane Bridge over the New River. Now Clissold Crescent. The allotments were created in 1947 and then the man-made waterway (opened 1613) terminated in the park opposite Clissold Crescent. In 1958 it was drained and since then terminates in the East Reservoir.

The New River in Clissold Park along Church Street. This was the view from 1613 till 1958. The New River now terminates in the East Reservoir. The section in the park is technically a lake, fed through the water mains.

Then & Now: Paradise Bridge under Stoke Newington Church Street. Removed in 1948. A bridge stood there since 1613 when the New River; a man-made canal, was completed to bring drinking water to London from Hertfordshire. It terminates now in the East Reservoir.

The New River in Clissold Park, Stoke Newington. The New River ran through the park and then along Church Street from 1613 till 1958 when it was drained. It now terminates in the East Reservoir. The remnant in the park is now in fact a crescent pond.

The New River in Clissold Park along Stoke Newington Church Street. This section was filled in in 1958. The New River now terminates in the East Reservoir.

Stoke Newington’s oldest surviving bridge over the New River. Built in the early 19th century. Newton Close, N4 off Bethune Road next to the East Reservoir. Bethune Road was the northeastern border between the former metropolitan boroughs of Stoke Newington and Hackney.

Ivy Sluice House by the East Reservoir. Part of the New River Company’s extensive infrastructure in Stoke Newington that included a pumping station, filteration plant, 2 reservoirs, 9 filter beds. The New River was constructed in 1613 to bring drinking water to London.

New River path along the northern border of Stoke Newington parish, later borough, connecting Finsbury Park and the East Reservoir. The man-made canal opened in 1613 to bring drinking water from Hertfordshire to London. Used to run through central SN. Now ends in the reservoir.

The New River, Stoke Newington Church Street. It ran along Church St from 1613-1958. It now terminates in the East Reservoir. (Photos courtesy of Hackney Archives)

When the New River ran along Stoke Newington Church Street. The man-made waterway opened in 1613 to bring drinking water to London from Hertfordshire. This section was drained and filled in in 1958. The New River now ends in the East Reservoir. (Courtesy of Hackney Archives).

A view of the New River from Woodberry Down Bridge, Stoke Newington. The East Reservoir is just behind the tree on the left. The early 19th century bridge is still there today.

Picturesque Paradise Row, Church Street looking west near the junction with Clissold Road. The New River can be seen flowing along Church St in the park towards Canonbury and then Islington. It now terminates in the East Reservoir.

A view of Stoke Newington’s affluent Paradise Row opposite Clissold Park, when the New River ran along Church St towards Islington. It now terminates in the East Reservoir. Ivy House can be seen picking on the right. Grange House on the left.

Vintage Stoke Newington Christmas card. View of the New River from Woodberry Down Bridge. The East Reservoir is on the left behind the trees. The bridge is still there and is the only original surviving bridge in Stoke Newington out of four that were constructed 200 years ago.

Drained New River along Stoke Newington Church Street before it was filled in in 1958. It originally ended in Sadler’s Wells in Islington. It ends now in the East Reservoir. The section now in the park runs in a loop and is technically a crescent pond.

The New River in Clissold Park. This view is looking west towards Green Lanes. This section was filled in. The man-made waterway, which opened in 1613 to bring drinking water to London from Hertfordshire now ends in the East Reservoir. The bit in the park runs in a loop.

Paradise Bridge over the New River, Stoke Newington Church Street looking north with Clissold Park visible behind. This photo from 1948 shows the bridge just before it was demolished. The New River used to end in Islington, since 1946 it ends in the East Reservoir.

Paradise Bridge over the New River, Stoke Newington Church St looking south from Clissold Park, where the 393 bus stop is now. This photo from 1948 shows the bridge just before it was demolished. The New River used to end in Islington, since 1946 it ends in the East Reservoir.

The East Reservoir and the Engine House looking south, Stoke Newington. The Engine House was built in 1833. It was demolished in 1902.

Lordship Road looking south and the Engine House in the East Reservoir, Stoke Newington. The Engine House was built in 1833. It was demolished in 1902.

A view of the New River in Clissold Park near the Green Lanes entrance by Riversdale Road. This section was drained and filled in. The New River now ends in the East Reservoir and what’s visible in the park is techncially a crescent pond, which isn’t connected to the New River.

Clissold Park with Stoke Newington Church Street on the left. This section of the New River was drained in 1958. The New River now terminates in the East Reservoir. The section visible in the park today is in fact a pond, serving as a relic of where the New River once was.

Map showing the original course of the New River through Stoke Newington. The man-made canal opened in 1613 to bring drinking water to London from Hertfordshire. It now ends in the East Reservoir. The bit in the park is technically a pond and isn’t connected to the New River.

A view near Paradise Bridge of the New River in Clissold Park running along Stoke Newington Church Street. This section was drained in 1958. The New River now ends in the East Reservoir. It originally terminated in New River Head in Sadler’s Wells in Islington.

Paradise Row, Stoke Newington Church Street in 1882. The photo was taken from Clissold Park, which at this point was still a private estate. This section of the New River was drained in 1958. It ends now in the East Reservoir. (Source: Hackney Archives hackney.soutron.net/Portal/Default…) h…

The New River in Clissold Park along Stoke Newington Church Street in 1958 not long before this section was drained and filled in. The New River now ends in the East Reservoir. Opened in 1613, the New River originally terminated in New River Head in Sadler’s Wells in Islington.

Then & Now: Stoke Newington Church Street/Clissold Crescent. Park Lane Bridge was demolished in 1946 and Paradise Bridge in 1948 when the New River was truncated and ended in the East Reservoir rather than Islington.

A much-changed view of the New River in Clissold Park near Clissold House. Stoke Newington Church Street on the left. This section of the New River, which now ends in the East Reservoir, was drained in 1958. Manton House was built on the left on the site of 4 semi-detached houses

Then & Now: The New River in Clissold Park near Green Lanes looking east. The New River opened in 1613 to bring drinking water from Hertfordshire to London. The course was truncated in 1946 to end in the East Reservoir. This section was drained in 1958.

Then & Now: The old Pumping Station in Lordship Road by the East Reservoir. Built 1833. Demolished 1902. (Archival photo: hackney.soutron.net/Portal/Default…) https://t.co/RBiseZTLgD

Woodberry Down Bridge by the East Reservoir. The oldest bridge over the New River in Stoke Newington and one of only three surviving bridges in SN. There used to be six other bridges before the course of the New River was shortened so it ended in the East Reservoir, not Islington

Then & Now: The New River in Clissold Park. The man-made canal opened in 1613 to bring drinking water to London from Hertfordshire. It originally ran through the park and along Church St towards Islington. In 1946 the New River was shortened to end in the East Reservoir.

Then & Now: Aden Terrace from Clissold Crescent. This section of the New River was drained in 1946 when New River Head in Islington closed and the New River was shortened to end in the East Reservoir.

The New River in Clissold Park. It opened in 1613 to bring drinking water to London from Hertfordshire. It originally ran in a U-shape through the park from Green Lanes, along Church St and exited the park under Church St near Clissold Crescent. It now ends in the East Reservoir.

A view of the East Reservoir from Newnton Close, Woodberry Down Estate in 1987. Photo by Berris Conolly

Then & Now: A view from Lordship Road of the Woodberry Down Estate and the East Reservoir in 1987. Photo by Berris Conolly.

Then & Now: Woodberry Down Estate and the East Reservoir in 1987. Archival photo by Berris Conolly.

The New River in Clissold Park running along Stoke Newington Church Street. This section was drained in 1958. The New River ran along Church St since it opened in 1613 as it made its way from Hertfordshire to Islington. It now ends in the East Reservoir.

The New River in Aden Terrace on the left in 1946. This section was drained a year later and allotments were planted on the site. New River Head in Islington, where the New River ended since 1613, closed in 1946 and the New River since ends in the East Reservoir.

The New River in Clissold Park along Stoke Newington Church St. This section was drained in 1958. The man-made New River, which opened in 1613 originally ended in Islington. It was shortened in 1946 to end in the East Reservoir. The small section in the park is technically a pond

The New River in Clissold Park. The man-made New River, which opened in 1613 originally ended in Islington. It was shortened in 1946 to end in the East Reservoir. The small section in the park today is technically a pond.

A view from Green Lanes of Petherton Road. The east side (left) between Green Lanes and Leconfield Road was in the Borough of Stoke Newington. The New River ran in the middle of the road and was culverted in 1860. The New River was shortened in 1946 and ends in the East Reservoir

The New River in Clissold Park. The man-made canal opened in 1613 to bring drinking water from Hertfordshire to London. It was shortened in 1946 and now ends in the East Reservoir. The small section in the park today is in fact a crescent pond where the New River once was.

A view of Stoke Newington Church St from Clissold Park in the late 1930s. Millington House was built in 1936 on the site of Paradise House; a large 18th century house that later became a boys’ school. The New River was drained in 1958 and since 1946 ends in the East Reservoir.

@Archieb48709437 It ran originally from Hertfordshire to Islington via Stoke Newington. Here’s a map of the original course. In 1946 when New River Head in Islington closed it was shortened to end in the East Reservoir.

Demolition of Paradise Bridge in Stoke Newington Church Street in 1948. The New River ran under Church Street since 1613 when it opened to bring drinking water from Hertfordshire to London. It was shortened in 1946 to end in the East Reservoir.

The New River in Clissold Park with Church St on the left. This photo was taken near the bridge that’s close to Clissold House. The New River ran along Church St for centuries. It was shortened in 1946 and ends in the East Reservoir since. The bit in the park now is a pond.

Then & Now: The New River in Clissold Park near Green Lanes. The man-made canal ran through the park from 1613 till 1946 when the New River was shortened to end in the East Reservoir. The section in the park today is a crescent pond where the New River once was.

Then & Now: Paradise Bridge, Stoke Newington Church Street. The bridge was demolished in 1948. The New River was shortened in 1946 to end in the East Reservoir instead of New River Head in Sadler’s Wells in Islington. There was a bridge at this spot since 1613.

The New River running along Stoke Newington Church Street. The New River, originally terminating in Islington, was shortened in 1946 and since then ends in the East Reservoir. This section of the New River in Church St was drained and filled in in 1958.

The New River in Clissold Park along Stoke Newington Church Street. The New River was shortened in today ends in the East Reservoir. This section was drained in 1958. The small section in the park today is in fact a crescent pond, where the New River once was.

Then & Now: Aden Terrace. The site of today’s allotments was originally part of the New River as it made its way from Clissold Park towards Petherton Rd, Canonbury and terminating in Islington. This section was drained in 1946. Today the New River ends in the East Reservoir.

A picturesque view of St Mary’s new Church reflecting against the New River when it ran in Clissold Park along Church St. The New River was shortened in 1946 to end in the East Reservoir and this section was finally drained in 1958.

The New River in Clissold Park. The New River, which opened in 1613 to bring drinking water to London, was shortened in 1946 to end in the East Reservoir and this section was finally drained in 1958. The small section in the park next to Clissold House today is in fact a pond.

19th century sale plan of the River House between the East Reservoir and Seven Sisters Road, which included a kitchen garden, lawn and pleasure grounds, stables and coach house. This would have been a typical Stoke Newington house at the time.