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Bridge paintings in festive card surprise

08/09/201102/12/2012Mort Smith

In the latest instalment of his regular feature, Mort Smith looks at the first two bridges that crossed the Thames at Walton, both of which had an unfortunate ending

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Club with a reputation that’s second to none

08/04/200926/02/2013Mort Smith

There are rowing clubs up and down the length of the Thames and crews being put through their paces by enthusiastic coaches pedalling along the river bank are a familiar sight for anyone who regularly takes a stroll beside the water.

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The Boat Show – lots more fun than Christmas

05/01/201203/12/2012Mort Smith

Christmas is great – it’s lovely to spend time with family and friends and just relax for a day or two – but for me, the New Year is always a very special time.

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