Recent content by Scholar Gypsy

Apologies for hijacking the thread. I have been doing some digging a bit behind the scenes into the plans of Gravesham council to sell the pier and the pontoon to Thames Clippers, who are starting a new service from there later in the year. (links below). I am interested (as a slow...

Re additional supports, the central pillars at Albert Bridge were added in the 1970s. I drove over this a couple of days ago, and had forgotten how rickety the decking is!

A recent article from the Standard, and a letter to residents (my son is one) from the Council. Sorry pages in wrong order. File to big to attach so here is a link. Some more info about the possible ferry option! https://judgefamily.synology.me/scholargypsy/spcc/hsmith.pdf

I'm surprised that nobody is setting up a ferry. Would be quicker and cheaper than a bridge, I suspect. TfL had already been consulting on plans for a temporary bridge for cyclists and pedestrians. Hammersmith Bridge

Very fine, at the blue anchor. Lots of rowers recovering after a strenuous morning outing. A very low tide (0.5m below datum at Richmond, I think). Blue Anchor London | Pub on the Thames

A recent newsletter and FAQ from the PLA Port of London Authority Covid-19 Corona Virus News Special, 19 Aug 2020 https://www.pla.co.uk/Local-authority-emergency-closure-of-Hammersmith-Bridge and the (pre-existing) proposals for a temporary cycle/footbridge. Hammersmith Bridge I took this...

Yes I have been entertaining myself designing such a system !!

Thanks, we have been thinking about organising a convoy at night time to inspect the new illuminations on the bridges.

Sorry I cannot resist posting this cautionary tale: Sheppey sailor UK

It works too. I reported a minor issue through that page on Wednesday and had a reply the next day. I never did think gov.uk was appropriate for websites like these ....

I went through Richmond on Tuesday. No photos as it was raining I am afraid, but they did seem to be working on the lock. I had always assumed that the works on the weir are on the motors and gears etc, ie the stuff on the top walkway, and they don't do much underwater? We left Teddington...

That was my reading. Not clear what it would mean for boats at Dartford, where the legal position is a bit complex!

Well worth exploring on foot. Here are some photos from two years ago that might tempt you.. https://scholargypsy.org.uk/2017/11/18/what-happens-if-you-leave-the-paddles-open/

Not an answer to the question, but ... I moor at Ely on the River Great Ouse. It is maintained at a level that is below high water at Kings Lynn, by the sluice at Denver. This operates as a huge one way valve, which lets fresh water out around low tide and stops the sea coming in around high...

I should stress that no boats were sunk (or even collided) in the making of this photograph on Saturday. Some more of our trip here: https://nbsg.wordpress.com/2019/05/19/spcc-tideway-trip-limehouse-to-teddington-via-dagenham/