An occasional look at the ebb and flow of the Thames
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]F YOU don’t own a boat, then for many people their only experience of getting out on the Thames is by taking a trip on a passenger launch. The heyday of the Thames passenger launches was during the latter part of the 19th century and the early years of the 20th, when the Victorians and […]
I’ve been contacted by an old friend – Doug Myers – with concerns about the proposed River Thames Scheme to reduce flooding risks.
Government ‘rescue’ falls £120m short
Firstly, thanks for all the kind messages regarding my impending move to the East Coast. It’s much appreciated and I’m delighted that so many people enjoy Riverwatch – I hope I’ll be able to keep it going.