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Vintage plan of Aldwych, London. #271614219
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Aldwych, London - Plan of the modern thoroughfare superimposed on a map showing the old landmarks which it displaced. Aldwych (the street) was a new street name when it was laid out just after 1900. However, its name came from an ancient name for the general area, going back centuries, derived from 'Ald' (meaning 'old' and 'Wych' (also spelt 'wic' or 'wich' meaning village or farm).
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