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Monthly Archives: June 2019
Tower Bridge from Greenwich Park
Above: Tower Bridge from Greenwich Park taken in June 1999. It happens that the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral is in line with Tower Bridge and the park. In the foreground, the two large vessels are moored at Convoy’s Wharf, … Continue reading
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Greenwich Foot Tunnel
Above: The domed entrance to the foot tunnel at the Greenwich end. There is an identical structure near Island Gardens. There are plenty of ways for a pedestrian to cross the River Thames. As well as the many road bridges, … Continue reading
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Grange, Greenwich, The
Above: The exterior of the private house, photographed from Croom’s Hill. One of the oldest – and certainly one of the most interesting – thoroughfares in Greenwich is Croom’s Hill. At one time it would have been a steep, narrow … Continue reading
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Charlton House
Above: The attractive front of the house and gardens. London has very few Jacobean buildings and Charlton House is one of the finest to be found. If you are wondering about the term ‘Jacobean’, it refers to a short period … Continue reading
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Greenwich Station
Above: The elegant exterior of the ticket hall at Greenwich Station. Greenwich Station is situated towards the western side of Greenwich, only a short distance from the River Ravensbourne. In 1836 the first part of the London and Greenwich Railway … Continue reading
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Wolfe, James (Statue)
Above: Statue of Wolfe in Greenwich Park. He looks north towards the Thames. Canary Wharf Tower is the backdrop to this picture. James Wolfe is someone who is very much connected with Greenwich. This connection often comes as a surprise … Continue reading
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Enderby’s Wharf
Above: Enderby’s Wharf in August 1963. The cable-laying ship ‘Mercury’ is moored alongside being loaded with a new cable being made in the nearby factory. Over the centuries, a large number of wharves have been developed along the banks of … Continue reading
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