I was inspired by the Olympics to find out more about the history and interesting places to see along the Thames. Initially interested in East and South East London but now also Kent and Essex. Basically, the part of the country that protected London and helped to build the wealth of the nation. Since starting this I’ve also become interested to see the impact of regeneration schemes on the area. Regeneration through development is evident all along the river with the ubiquitous riverside apartments. Less obvious is economical revival. The blog reflects my other interests – walking and eating. I live in Greenwich, south east London, and have done so for most of my adult life. I am originally from Merseyside.
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October 3, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Nicola Adams
great blog
November 5, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Miss Adventure
I think so too
Miss Adventure
November 26, 2012 at 12:15 am
alexia
Great blog! I’m really enjoying finding out new things in the area. Keep it up.
May 3, 2013 at 4:27 pm
Sue
http://streetartlondon.co.uk You may be interested in doing this walk. My husband and I found it fascinating and it’s based in the East End/City borders. I enjoy your blog. Sue
May 30, 2013 at 9:27 am
thamesfacing
So pleased you enjoyed the walk. Thanks for the positive comments.
April 23, 2014 at 9:59 pm
Lenish Poudel
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a student in Year 11 from Corelli College. I would like to kindly request you to allow me to use the image of Plumstead Common park for my ICT coursework.
Yours sincerely,
Lenish Poudel
Corelli College
Year 11
April 24, 2014 at 7:07 am
thamesfacing
Dear Lenish,
Yes of course you can use the image. Good luck with your coursework.
May 24, 2014 at 7:49 am
lindadaviesartist
Hi there I am an MFA student at Gloucestershire University. I’m originally from Gravesend and I’m drawing the Thames side landscape in that area as part of my work for the course. Your blog is very interesting. I’m interested in the transitional landscape, those bits of forgotten land on the fringes. They are fascinating, half urban, half rural, historical relics of past industry everywhere.It’s not a traditional view of classic landscape, but they are beautiful in their own way. I have an assessment of my work next week, and after that, they will be on my website http://www.linda-davies.co.uk if you’d like to see them. Regards, Linda Davies
May 25, 2014 at 2:03 pm
thamesfacing
Thanks for the link Linda I look forward to looking at your work. There are lots of forgotten pieces of land along The Thames and it’s not a conventional picturesque landscape but it does have its own beauty.
June 12, 2014 at 8:12 am
Hope Fitzgerald
I wonder if our paths might be able to cross while I’m out wandering? Lovely blog 🙂
June 15, 2014 at 5:14 pm
thamesfacing
Thanks I will make sure I look out for you.
October 14, 2014 at 9:58 am
Carly
Good Morning, really enjoyed your story on the history of McDonalds! Would you mind if I use the old pics as they look fantastic! 🙂
October 14, 2014 at 10:08 am
thamesfacing
Yes please do. Glad you like the post.
December 7, 2014 at 11:28 am
Julian Beere
Hello. Thank you for adding a link to my blog on your homepage. I’ve been enjoying your posts. I think, if you are not all ready aware of Memoryscape, you might be interested in the website and their audio walks.
December 7, 2014 at 11:29 am
Julian Beere
http://www.memoryscape.org.uk/index.htm
January 7, 2015 at 10:38 am
bookvolunteer
I would love to use a couple of your RAF Kidbrook photos in connection with a post I am planning for my blog, based on the Dinas Cross area of North Pembrokeshire. JB Bowen (who was in command of the barrage balloons at Kidbrook) lent his Pembrokeshire house to the Salvation Army who used it to evacuate elderly East London Ladies to safety. I’m writing something about the house and the evacuees and love your pics. Where did they come from?
January 7, 2015 at 4:34 pm
thamesfacing
You can copy the photos from my site if that helps. I did a local history talk to a group of senior citizens and one gentleman brought the photos along. I took photographs of them. Interesting to hear about the Kidbrooke connection to Pembrokeshire. Looking forward to reading it.