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New Cross Gate, New Cross, Lewisham, c. 1865

New Cross Gate, New Cross, Lewisham, c. 1865

  

The 'Gate' in New Cross Gate refers to the turnpike gate and booth that collected tolls on traffic travelling on the Folkestone and Dover Roads out of London and the Old Kent Road and Queen's Road to London.

The turnpike was abolished in 1865.

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Images of New Cross
 
New Cross Tollgate, New Cross Road, New Cross, c. 1850
New Cross Tollgate,
New Cross Road,
New Cross, c. 1850
 
Hatcham Iron Works, New Cross, 1869
Hatcham Iron Works,
New Cross, 1869
 
Trams at New Cross Gate, New Cross, c. 1910
Trams at
New Cross Gate,
New Cross, c. 1910
 
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