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A Thames Journey: (13) From Dartford to Southend and the North Sea
And so we come to the last of these blogs on the River Thames’ journey: from a hole in the ground in Gloucestershire to where it meets the North Sea. The journey was immensely enjoyable to walk – many times … Continue reading
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Tagged Canvey Island, Dartford, Gravesend, Leigh-on-Sea, Photography, photos, River Thames, Southend-on-Sea, Thames estuary
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A Thames Journey: (11) From London Bridge to Greenwich
The last part of this journey took us through the historic heart of London and past many of its iconic sights. There were glimpses of the modern too, including some of the sights that we explore further in this instalment. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bermondsey, Canary Wharf, City of London, Deptford, Gherkin, Greenwich, Limehouse Basin, London, Photography, photos, River Thames, Rotherhithe, Shard, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Walkie Talkie, Wapping
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The Orchids at Kew Gardens
Kath and I went to Kew Gardens today to see the Orchids exhibition in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. It opened on 4 February and runs until 5 March. It’s an annual show, but it was the first time we’ve … Continue reading
A Thames Journey: (10) From Westminster Bridge to London Bridge
For this, the tenth stage of our Thames journey, we travel quite a short distance – 2.3 miles along the north side – but one that takes us through the heart of London, old and new. We ended last time … Continue reading
Posted in A Thames Journey, London
Tagged Blackfriars, Borough Market, City of London, Globe Theatre, Hungerford Bridge, London Bridge, London Eye, Millennium Bridge, Photography, photos, River Thames, Somerset House, South bank, Southwark Cathedral, St Paul's cathedral, Tate Modern, Temple London, Victoria Embankment, Waterloo Bridge
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A Thames Journey: (9) From Hammersmith to Westminster
In the previous episode of this story, the story of the Thames’ journey from source to estuary, we ended at Hammersmith Bridge, just as it had re-opened to pedestrians and cyclists. I published that piece last September – where have … Continue reading
Posted in A Thames Journey, London
Tagged Fulham, London, London bridges, Millbank, Photography, photos, Putney, River Thames, River Wandle, Vauxhall, Wandsworth, Westminster
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Walking the Wandle
The River Wandle is one of those well-kept London secrets – unless, of course, you happen to live close by. For me, until recently, it was simply a river that flowed into the Thames in Wandsworth, in south-west London. And … Continue reading
Posted in Canal and River life, London, Photos
Tagged London, Photography, photos, River Thames, River Wandle
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Lovelondonscenes 172 – The Battersea Power Station station
On Monday 20 September an extension to the London Underground Northern Line opened. A short one, south of the river, travelling south-west from Kennington to a spot not too far from Battersea Power Station. With the one intermediate station, Nine … Continue reading
Posted in Photos - lovelondonscenes
Tagged Battersea Power Station, London, Northern Line extension, Photography, photos
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