Category Archives: Thames and vicinity

March 24

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

I’m moving in, so there are boxes and detritus everywhere, but I thought I’d post a few photos of the boat as she is. I’m spending the next days finishing the move aboard, getting the refit of navigation electronics, and … Continue reading →

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Oct 13

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! I am thankful for the opportunities I’ve had to travel and explore, in my wanderings around Britain. I’ve had support from family and friends, and have met many new friends while on the waterways. I spent a … Continue reading →

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Oct 5

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

  Richmond. This was the intermediate step between Hampton Court Palace, and the tidal Thames. All good. Had some shopping, and then a chance to ring the 12 in All Saints, Richmond. Nice bells, they had a full band, so … Continue reading →

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Sept 30

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Thames (continued) Well, after Windsor, what can I say? I moored at Staines (not remarkable, as I see it, in any way). Comfortable mooring and 1.5km walk to train station to catch trains to visit good friend I met … Continue reading →

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Sept 25

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Thames (still continued) Well, Henley was a bigger disappointment than I expected. Besides having to pay for the mooring, no one showed for the promised ringing practice! Oh well, on to Marlow. Nice gentleman is a scruffy boat indicated … Continue reading →

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Sept 20

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Thames (continued) What a week. Not too much boating travel, but a very large amount of boat stuff! Contradiction? Nope: I moved my boat about 6km total, but saw so much in terms of boat knowledge growth (and refurbishment!). … Continue reading →

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Sept 13

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Thames. I’ve followed the river as it twists and turns, revealing different character and places around each bend. Above Oxford, low bank and very rural. The villages are set back- likely to avoid flooding, but the end result is … Continue reading →

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Sept 9

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Head of Navigation on the Thames. Sounds iconic and important, right? Well, the reality is a little different today. The end of navigation is at the ‘start’ junction with the Thames and Severn Canal, which is moribund, though there … Continue reading →

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