Tag: History
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Paddle London: Seen from the Water – Gasholders

Beloved Victorian engineering or eyesore? I’ve always had a soft spot for gasholders and researching Paddle London has given me front-row views of some of the best ones from the water. In the latest “London, Seen from the Water” post, I paddle past the restored frames at King’s Cross and Bethnal Green on Regent’s Canal…
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Hidden Gems: Where River Meets the Sea

During my SUP travels, I’ve been immersing myself in the coastal geography of the UK. Unfortunately, not always with great success. There have been places such as Plymouth, Weymouth, Portsmouth, Falmouth, Bournemouth, Dartmouth… Do you see the pattern emerging here? As I sat in Vicky’s car en route to Dorset, it finally dawned on me.…
