Woodford Bridge

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Woodford Bridge is a suburb (district) of north-east London, England in the London Borough of Redbridge. It includes Monkhams. It is on an old road between Chigwell and Leytonstone.

Its notable features include Claybury Asylum, a psychiatric hospital opened in 1893.

Woodford Bridge is served by London Buses routes 275 and W14. The 275 connects to Barkingside, Woodford Green, Highams Park and Walthamstow. The W14 connects to South Woodford, Snaresbrook, Wanstead, Leytonstone and Leyton.

[edit] Notable people

  • Joe Dever, author and games designer
  • Kate Williams, actress, resident during the making of the TV series Love Thy Neighbour
  • Bruce Hallam, Christian Minister, founder of Acts 17:17 "Market Ministries" and Showmin, two unique outreach ministries in Australia in 1994 and 2002 respectively. Bruce migrated to Australia in 1967 aged 15. Bruce is currently Pastor of the Church of Christ in Dalby, Queensland which suffered 5 floods in 3 weeks during December 2010 and January 2011.



Coordinates: 51°36′18″N 0°03′22″E / 51.605°N 0.056°E / 51.605; 0.056

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