Pauline and I had another beach adventure - this time taking a London Walks walking tour with an archaeologist along the River Thamess near the
Tate Modern. This being my last Sunday in London it seemed appropriate to look for bits of …s
Beachcombing on the River Thamess
Mooring yourself out to the highest bidder
Unfortunately a small chunk of the OS-indicated Thames Paths between the boatyard and the lock has been scarfed by two rich people?s houses. The OS map might not be accurate; the said scarfing might not be in any way improper; …s
Bermondsey
Spotted whilst out for a walk along the Thames Paths yesterday. Perhaps it was a Banksy but someone has tried pretty hard to remove it from the wall.
Waterlines
She notes a similarity between the Great Stink from the River Thamess in London in 1858 and today?s Great Stink in Delhi from the Yamuna rivers (Sewage Canal: How to Treat the Yamuna, CSE, 2007). [Unfortunately the Indian Parliament …s
Unknown Avenues
Hope to get up nice and close to the castle and take on some of the Thames Paths which rolls through it. It is going to be a good time. Seems I have so much to live for these days, everyday is taking me down unknown avenues and into new …s
Culture Minister opens 'stunning' arts hub
Press Release - 24/04/2008 A government minister will officially open a £2.5m, bespoke arts and education hub at the redeveloped Orleans House Gallery and Stables in Twickenham today, (Thursday 24 April).
London 2012 on 'ambush' alert
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Four years before the games get under way the London 2012 Olympic committee is thinking how to deal with rogue advertising.
So, can the train beat the plane?
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Rail companies are claiming they can take travellers to central London as quickly as aeroplanes.
Guests 'outnumber 2012 athletes'
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Sponsors and their guests are expected to outnumber athletes by more than two-to-one at London's 2012 Olympics.
Members support York Stream project
Support for the York Stream rejuvenation project was given a boost this week with the advent of a new partnership scheme. Maidenhead Waterways Restoration Group has announced
Lock keepers' houses to be sold
Lock keepers are on the lookout for new homes after plans were revealed to sell a host of lock houses.The Environment Agency-owned properties in Boulters Gardens and the Ray Mill R
'Major milestone' for Cutty Sark
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Restoration work on the Cutty Sark reaches a 'major milestone', says the construction team.
In pictures: Linda McCartney Exhibition
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Images from a new exhibition of photographs by Linda McCartney, late wife of former Beatle Sir Paul.
Mayor 'ensnared' Olympics cash
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London mayor Ken Livingstone says he "ensnared" ministers over the bid to host the 2012 Olympics in an effort to get money for redevelopment.
Railway station access modernised
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Disabled access is to be improved at railway stations in Oxfordshire, as part of a modernisation programme.
Thames Paths Footpath
Oxfordshire Churches posted a photo:. Thames Paths Footpath. Cricklade to Castle Eaton St Mary Church of England Cricklade.
Thames Paths Footpath
Oxfordshire Churches posted a photo:. Thames Paths Footpath. Cricklade to Castle Eaton.
Lock keeper's cottages to be sold
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One third of the lock keeper's cottages along the River Thames are to be sold off or let out to save money.
