The Woolwich ferry.This leaves from just up the road. It is a free ferry that takes cars across between South and North Woolwich. There is also a foot tunnel nearby, and one a few miles the road at Greenwich.
This is a probably a part of my view, but it's difficult to pin it down. The river is very wide by the time it gets to Woolwich.
The Thames Flood Barrier is to the east of Woolwich. This picture shows it raised against potential flooding. I don't know the official names for its parts, but the piers are a permanent fixture, the walls between roll up when the water is high. The Thames is a tidal river, and exceptionally high tides are a constant danger - and a more frequent one these days. It may not be enough for much longer.
From closer up you can see the boat-shaped piers, which look a bit like those of an old-style bridge. You can go on boat trips to the Barrier and there are also guided tours. (I never took one).Of course, Woolwich is where they filmed Full Metal Jacket, creating what they needed at an old gasworks. There are also glimpses in the film of the Royal Artillery Barracks, which will be in my next post.
4 comments:
Sweet view Val!!! Lucky you! I bet you'd prefer to stare out the window all day at the river than do work!! Congrats on scoring such a great office!!
I wouldn't get any work done.... I'd be imagining myself cruising down the river with vincent, but it may not be such a good idea... did you know it's possible to be seasick on the Woolwich Ferry... yeah yours truly... doh!
Ann, I love going on boats on the river! Never sick, I'm a river baby. We used to have the river police in every year when I was at primary school telling us of the dnagers of the then dirty Old Father Thames. Riverside homes should be for people like me, not rich posers!
these are so beautiful, i will be visiting there very soon, in the meantime i copy the pics and show them off, i think your are very fortunate to live in such a beautiful country have a good day
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