Morning light in the water at Hammersmith Bridge. 
River sculpture takes up the theory that the name Kew derives from the word key describing the shape of the Thames' meanders. But the river is not particularly key-shaped at Kew. Barnes is sited at a more 'pinched' meander.
Tumbled down tree on Brentford Ait (island). Ait is a name for a whole series of long and very thin islands in the river in this stretch. Others are called Lot's Ait, Isleworth Ait and Oliver's Ait.
Syon House where Henry VIII's fifth wife Catherine Howard was imprisoned before her execuction at the Tower of London. Henry VIII's body was brought here in 1547 on its way to burial at Windsor. During the night the coffin broke open and the household dogs were found the next day chewing over his bones. This was the fulfillment of a curse which had been put on Henry when he forcefully acquired Syon house. It had previously been a monastery.
Most of Isleworth church was set on fire by arsonists in 1943. The church now consists of a fourteenth century tower and a nave built in 1970.
Heron in the channel seperating Richmond Old Deer Park from the river
Twickenham Bridge's bronze-plated hinges make it earthquake-proof
Richmond Bridge (built in 1777)
Hammersmith to Richmond was the longest walk so far panning out at just under seven miles. There was a beautiful light over the river when we (Raja, myself and Ray) arrived at Hammersmith Bridge. The light on the water reminded me of my favourite London You Tube film Morning City from 1956 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3EuJT_yRSQ
Rowers come to a halt as a man and a dog watch
Reading the book of river myths
Dis-used reservoir (Barnes)
Thames by Mottlake
Barnes railway bridge
Raymoon Moon aged 60 years and one day
Raja in North Sheen sound park
Tunnel at Kew railway bridge
Rope hangs from bridge by Strand on the Green
Toll-keepers cottage at Kew
River sculpture takes up the theory that the name Kew derives from the word key describing the shape of the Thames' meanders. But the river is not particularly key-shaped at Kew. Barnes is sited at a more 'pinched' meander.
Cage in gardens by Kew Palace
Tumbled down tree on Brentford Ait (island). Ait is a name for a whole series of long and very thin islands in the river in this stretch. Others are called Lot's Ait, Isleworth Ait and Oliver's Ait.
River Brent flowing into the Thames at Brentford
Isleworth Ait
Syon House where Henry VIII's fifth wife Catherine Howard was imprisoned before her execuction at the Tower of London. Henry VIII's body was brought here in 1547 on its way to burial at Windsor. During the night the coffin broke open and the household dogs were found the next day chewing over his bones. This was the fulfillment of a curse which had been put on Henry when he forcefully acquired Syon house. It had previously been a monastery.
Raja said that some parts of the river beaches reminded her of the Nile in Sudan
Most of Isleworth church was set on fire by arsonists in 1943. The church now consists of a fourteenth century tower and a nave built in 1970.
Heron in the channel seperating Richmond Old Deer Park from the river
Twickenham Bridge's bronze-plated hinges make it earthquake-proof
Richmond Bridge (built in 1777)
1 comment:
Your walks along the river are fascinating, & very informative. I wonder if the islands- the "aits"- are dredge spoils, from an earlier time... and whether any dredging is done nearer the mouth (& what is done with the spoils of that activity)? Thanks for sharing your adventures. ^..^
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