The Thames as a Party Venue… Most often seen on the central London Thames are the regular Uber Boat Thames Clippers taking commuters to work; passengers preferring river travel to the alternatives; and sightseers. However, here I’m focussing on the rarer party boats I’ve seen plying the river in daytime, some with a definite air …
Author archives: Patricia Stoughton
The Doggett’s Coat and Badge Wager, July 19, 2023…
… a rite of passage. Almost lost on the wide stretch of river, three scullers make their way upstream towards Lambeth Bridge.**********************************The annual Doggett’s Coat and Badge race this year saw three competitors rowing their boats in this tough challenge: Riess Ballard, Matthew Brookes and Emily Hickman. The four mile, seven furlong route from London …
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