In 1745 the valley was crossed at Clapton by Lea Bridge.

Lea Bridge is a closed railway station on the line between Stratford and Tottenham Hale.

In 1829, the source of water was moved further up river to Lea Bridge as a result of pollution caused by population growth.

Birmingham (Hall Green) and Lea Bridge rejoined the league.

Sheffield dropped out and most of their team relocated to Lea Bridge.

Lea Bridge closed down in late July and were replaced by a new side at Walthamstow who took on their last 10 fixtures.

It was set up on a hilly site straddling a brook at Lea Bridge, just outside Matlock.

Lea Bridge railway station was located a short distance to the south of the junction on the Stratford line.

The club opened in 1934 when Lea Bridge were forced to find a new venue.

Also see Lea Bridge for a general description of the area.