A Day on the Thames

[John Brown]

Yesterday (8/03/08) I went for a lunch cruise on the Thames followed by a 'flight' on the London Eye.

Here are a couple of bang up to date pics of HMS Belfast. Looks as though she is having quite a bit of work done at the moment.

Also a picture from the top of the Eye showing the Wellington (left) and President (right) moored on the Thames. A brief account of the (ex HMS) Wellington can be found at:

http://www.thewellingtontrust.com/wellington_trust/saving_ship_wellington.asp


All pics were taken on a very grey day and through glass so I apologise for the quality.


John

[Batstiger]

Great pics John. I should like to have a look at the Belfast myself but hope to visit the Cavalier this summer.

Bob.

[herakles]

I thought that every day was a grey and gloomy one where you are John!

A few years ago we took a trip down the Thames to Greenwich. I was impressed by the development of the whole area. Yuppy housing everywhere! And a good view of THAT dome.

[John Brown]

I have to say Herakles that the only thing I would ever leave Britain for is to experience a dryer climate:o

John

[herakles]

Some years ago, Channel 4 ran a series on English that had migrated to Oz. One man, a thoroughly competent TV producer from the BBC, was asked what he missed most having left Britain. He thought for a moment then said: "France"!