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From a mystery tunnel to dredging the Thames

Last week, I told the story about Doug Millsom and his friends who, as youngsters, used to play around a tunnel that emerged on the bank of Desborough Island and asked whether any readers knew its history.

Life-affirming project

I’ve always had a lot of time for the charity called the River Thames Boat Project, which aims to introduce people to our wonderful river and to give people – particularly youngsters and the disabled – the chance to spend time on the water.

A Thameside calling: To live by the river

Living beside the water has always acted as a magnet – particularly for those who can afford to pay the premium for having a view out onto the river.