From North Woolwich, let’s head south into the archives. Why isn’t it called South Woolwich ? More interesting aerial views for you from my drone. Thames Barrier, Woolwich Arsenal, Thameside parks, the little ferry with the hidden Mikkeller bar on board… Better for you to walk it. Mrs RM enjoys the 20 minute slog through… Continue reading GOING UNDERGROUND (WOOLWICH FOOT TUNNEL)
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WOOLWICH – DAYS OF SIGNS AND ROSE’S
I bet you can’t wait to find out what Mrs RM (seen above about to tell me off) thought of the Prince Albert, can you ? We’d passed Rose’s on the way up Hare St, and Mrs RM must have known there was no way we’d avoid it on the way back to the Thames.… Continue reading WOOLWICH – DAYS OF SIGNS AND ROSE’S
SENSATIONAL SE18
We’d left Mrs RM scrambling through Woolwich tunnel. She’s now restored to full fitness, heels healed, I’m sure Erlanger Nick will approve of the use of the stairs, though few sane people would have used that lift. And so we entered the magical land of South-east London, and Woolwich proper. I’m a sucker for the views… Continue reading SENSATIONAL SE18
WOOLWICH – ENJOY IT WHILE YOU CAN
The best way to approach Woolwich is from the north. Take the pedestrian underpass one way, and come back on the free ferry. The river crossing is one of the things that make London quite good, and it won’t be there forever. Nothing will. I’m a big fan of North Woolwich, whose charms Deserter describes here. … Continue reading WOOLWICH – ENJOY IT WHILE YOU CAN
CHARLTON – HAPPY VALLEY ?
South-east London has some great urban countryside, and some very decent pubs when you track them down. I had one new Guide pub on Shooters Hill (the A2) and an old favourite on nearby Plumstead Common to visit, but to make a 15 miler out of it I added in Charlton. Unexpectedly, it was quite… Continue reading CHARLTON – HAPPY VALLEY ?
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