The 46th annual Thames Historic Barge Driving Race has been cancelled this year due to safety concerns. For those unfamiliar with this Thames tradition – a seven mile barge race under oars from Greenwich to Westminster – these photos, taken from the finish at Westminster Bridge in 2019, will give a flavour of this festive …
Author archives: Patricia Stoughton
Lambeth Palace from the river
Compared to famous Thames landmarks nearby such as the Palace of Westminster, St.Thomas’ Hospital, or the London Eye, Lambeth Palace is the soul of discretion. Low key, modest in height, and hidden behind a veil of green for half the year, the official home of the Archbishops of Canterbury is one of London’s most historic …