New River Company
The New River Company became a significant land-owner in the Clerkenwell area of Islington. The Company laid out several streets and squares which take their name from people and places associated with the company, including Amwell Street, River Street, Mylne Street, Chadwell Street and Myddelton Square.
The New River Company was taken over by the Metropolitan Water Board in 1904 and became part of Thames Water in 1973. The northern part of the New River is still an important link in the supply of water to London.
The Company's former head quarters and laboratory at New River Head on Rosebery Avenue are now private flats; there is public access to a view point over the gardens.
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