Truss's Island
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Truss's Island is a small island in the River Thames in England, between Staines-upon-Thames and Laleham. The uninhabited island is publicly accessible across two footbridges from the right (western) bank of the Thames and is landscaped with grass, trees and shrubs.
History[]
The island was named after , who improved the navigation of this section of the Thames while working for the City of London in the late 18th century.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ 'Exploring the Thames Wilderness: Truss's Island' Archived 22 December 2015 at the Wayback Machine
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Coordinates: 51°25′09″N 0°30′48″W / 51.4191°N 0.5134°W
Categories:
- Islands of the River Thames
- Parks and open spaces in Surrey
- Uninhabited islands of England
- Surrey geography stubs