Why is this stream called Coppermill Stream? The Coppermill Stream flows right here in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. This unassuming waterway, a tributary of the River Lea, stretches for approximately two miles. The Coppermill Stream derives its name from a historic watermill it passes. The Coppermill, as it was known, had a fascinating past. Initially used for grinding corn in the 14th century, it was later employed in producing gunpowder, rolling paper, and even manufacturing linseed oil. However, the mill’s most notable chapter began in 1808 when the British Copper Company acquired it. Copper ingots, shipped from Swansea, Wales, arrived at the mill to be transformed into sheets for minting pennies and halfpennies. The legacy of this copper production is etched in the stream’s name, a reminder of Walthamstow’s industrial past. Today, the Coppermill Stream, though no longer serving its industrial purpose, remains a picturesque waterway, flowing quietly through the urban landscape.
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