My My, Back To Eel PIe:.Thames Walk.
Eel Pie Island
In a recent blog ( see above ) D. and I visited the Thames near Twickenham and looked across the river to Eel Pie Island.
Last Wednesday ( 24/7 ) we revisited the scene and crossed the bridge to the privately owned small island.
All of the houses (about 50 ) there are old, but interesting buildings.
The above shown, had an old advert for HMV records on the side of the frontage.
I was greatly amused with the notices/names I saw there. Here are three examples:
Good stuff eh!
Here are some views from Eel Pie to the 'main-land.
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Only a short walk around, but an engaging visit.
Eel Pie Island, in the 60's had a thriving blues club ( The Eel Pie Hotel ) where the London based groups performed, including 'Steam Packet' ( see above blog) and 'The Rolling Stones.' The Hotel was later burned down in an mysterious fire.
The above photo, together with the 'Steam Packet' was on a notice board, looking over to Eel Pie Island.
Walking alongside the river, I also espied a Pub with an interesting sign.
I imagine it couldn't be called the " Barmy Army, " because of trade-mark reasons.
Further along I saw in York House Gardens, a set for an open- air production of the 'Bard's' "Merrie Wives of Windsor. "
Near the 'White Swan,' I re-acquainted myself with those 'Naked Ladies, ' which if you remember had a brew named after them.
More perambulations along the Thames next week.
Enjoy the few days of July and await the return of the heat in August.
Cheerio,
Ck.
In a recent blog ( see above ) D. and I visited the Thames near Twickenham and looked across the river to Eel Pie Island.
Last Wednesday ( 24/7 ) we revisited the scene and crossed the bridge to the privately owned small island.
All of the houses (about 50 ) there are old, but interesting buildings.
The above shown, had an old advert for HMV records on the side of the frontage.
I was greatly amused with the notices/names I saw there. Here are three examples:
Good stuff eh!
Here are some views from Eel Pie to the 'main-land.
Only a short walk around, but an engaging visit.
TttttttttttttttttttttttttT
The above photo, together with the 'Steam Packet' was on a notice board, looking over to Eel Pie Island.
Walking alongside the river, I also espied a Pub with an interesting sign.
I imagine it couldn't be called the " Barmy Army, " because of trade-mark reasons.
Further along I saw in York House Gardens, a set for an open- air production of the 'Bard's' "Merrie Wives of Windsor. "
Near the 'White Swan,' I re-acquainted myself with those 'Naked Ladies, ' which if you remember had a brew named after them.
More perambulations along the Thames next week.
TtttttttttttttttttttttttT
Cheerio,
Ck.
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Curlykale.