that Waterloo Bridge was originally called the Strand Bridge? Completed in 1817, it was the largest and most expensive bridge to be built in Britain and became a popular visitor attraction while under construction.

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"Sprinkle some of [your research] in here and there as almost inadvertent detail. The reader shouldn’t notice you doing it."
, author of Arrowood and the Thames Corpses, has plenty of tips for aspiring writers https://t.co/cVDUPxS8Je

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And a Friday bonus: Rennie’s Southwark bridge over the Thames. Cast iron spans were required for the long spans with the central 240ft span breaking the record held by 1796 Wearmouth bridge for the longest cast iron arch span. E-mag, p.32 https://t.co/ToYLb5AGKW.

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My cartoon Wednesday on river sewage, Thames-side….#Sewage

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if only Thamesmead wasn't just a set for misfits

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On Wednesday 27 October Join Chiswick Pier Trust for afternoon tea on the river Thames and enjoy a commentary pointing out the interesting land marks and sights along the way. A full afternoon tea will be served whilst cruising towards Westminster https://t.co/N2CL4jqnZr

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Alice Boyd (1825-1897) was the 15th Laird of Penkill and turned Penkill Castle in Ayrshire, Scotland into a centre for Pre-Raphaelite art and artists. This is her painting 'The Thames from Cheyne Walk' from 1875.

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GM gang! Nothing like starting off the day by walking over the thames and collecting this beauty by

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I battled through rain, fog & sodden roads to reach Dorchester Abbey for this concert & it was 100% worth the effort!

The Thames Consort delivered Handel's tribute to St Cecilia & her musical talents with the most graceful applomb.

Linocut 'Wet Afternoon' by Ethel Spowers, 1930 https://t.co/xjHtG6DLCk

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This chap from the Wonder tales of the Thames is off to a new home with very soon.
Still one of my favourites from the past year. 🖤

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On a grim prison hulk on the Thames the beautiful song of a unseen nightingale was a herald of a death, sometimes one of release, sometimes one of violent revenge...
from Wonder tales of the Thames and Estuary by R Hallmann.

Art self for the same book

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Art and character Doux are by Zombineko on FA

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