River Thames Thames Estuary), the river is subject to tidal activity from the North Sea. Before the lock was installed, the river was tidal as far as Staines, about upstream. London, capital of Roman Britain, was established on two hills, now known as Cornhill and Ludgate Hill. These provided a firm base for a trading centre at the lowest possible point on the Thames. A river crossing was built at the site of London Bridge. London Bridge is now used as the basis for published tide tables giving the times of high tide. High tide reaches Putney about 30 minutes later than
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital part of the site was subsequently developed by Bellway in 2017. The new facility continues to provide GP services, outpatient clinics, diagnostic (radiology, pathology and endoscopy), a breast unit and antenatal and postnatal care, as well as a 24/7 urgent care centre. Queen Elizabeth II Hospital The Queen Elizabeth II hospital – or the QEII as it is known locally, is located in Welwyn Garden City and managed by East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. The facility, which replaced the Welwyn Garden City Cottage Hospital in Church Road, was opened by the Queen in July 1963. All inpatient and emergency