August 2024 Holiday Day 5 part 1: It’s the River Thames, Jim, but not as we know it. (I’m writing this over a pizza in Zizzi’s, rather than The Compleat Angler. Zizzi’s is enough of a treat for me!

An unnamed vessel large enough to need two tugs guiding it will pass through Tower Bridge on Wed 7th at 5:15pm -- "unnamed vessel" is usually code for military ship.

Albert Embankment

A quick #selfie #silhouette during our run this morning when we stopped for a few stretches at the end of Kew Bridge where the new #Banksy goat mural has just appeared!

TOWER BRIDGE: Indian naval frigate INS Tabar sailing up the Thames this afternoon from St Petersburg to arrive at 5.15pm.

‘An incredible roast’ on Sunday at riverside The Ship Wandsworth next to Wandsworth Bridge says NHS doctor & TV celebrity Ranj Singh in Waitrose & Partners Weekend paper. ‘It’s like a massive barbecue party outside.’

Benson Weir crossing to remain closed until late 2025 henleystandard.co.uk/news/environme…

Replacement footbridge on the #ThamesPath National Trail between Caversham Lock and King's Meadow in Reading has opened ahead of schedule, reports BBC Berkshire bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… Visit Reading Reading Bridge #RDGUK Reading Hydro CBS River Thames Society

Today is the 35th anniversary of the Marchioness disaster on the River Thames near Southwark Bridge. A memorial to the 51 people who died can be found at Southwark Cathedral where an act of remembrance takes place today after the 12.45pm Eucharist.

Flowers laid today 35th anniversary of Marchioness sinking on Thames nearby ⁦Southwark Cathedral⁩

Day 3 of our Thames walk was an easy-ish 13.8 miles from Newbridge to Oxford’s Osney Bridge, with lots and lots of sheep 🐑. Thread 🧵:

READING: Thames Path 7pm-6am night closure during this weekend’s Reading Festival from today to Bank Holiday Monday 26 August. The section is between Caversham Bridge and Scours Lane near Tilehurst.

Flood alert for 5pm today at Greenwich, Rotherhithe’s Mayflower and Angel pubs and Bankside (Tate Modern).

Richmond Bridge 250. First stone laid 1774 but work took 3 years so big celebrations in 2027. richmond.nub.news/news/local-new…

Battersea Park to Kew: ‘There’s no need to leave London to find fine views and fresh(ish) air. The Thames Path is a rich and rewarding journey….’ says The Independent independent.co.uk/travel/walking…

On Bankside, upstream of Southwark Bridge, in Bear Gardens

Spoons fans will have to wait a little longer than expected! We had previously reported a planned opening date of 3rd Sep, but you might have noticed work is still underway. The opening is now scheduled for Tuesday 24th Sep! 🍻 we will keep you advised of any more updates!

You could start your Canterbury Cathedral pilgrimage here before following the 1 mile Romero Way to Southwark Cathedral visited in 1170 by St Thomas Becket

COOKHAM: ‘Riverside abbey was a Saxon hospital’ -results of annual Uni of Reading dig thamespath.org.uk/2024/09/02/sax…

Next to the Oxo Tower