River Fleet

The higher reaches of this flow were known as the Holbourne (or Oldbourne), whence Holborn derived its name. The water initially flows in two paths before joining and passing under Kentish Town and King's Cross. King's Cross was originally named Battle Bridge, referring to an ancient bridge over The Fleet where Boudica's army is said to have fought an important battle against the Romans. The river then flows down Farringdon Road and Farringdon Street, and joins the Thames beneath Blackfriars Bridge.
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