Tag Archives: River Thames

Running through London

Posted on April 9, 2013 by TBM

On Sunday we went on a run through London starting at the Temple Tube stop all the way to Earl’s Court. I should say run/walk. The entire journey was around 4 miles (we didn’t take a straight shot), which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, London | Tagged 50 Year Project, Big Ben, Birds, Blog, Blogging, Buckingham Palace, Ducks, England, Getting in Shape, Guards, Holland Park, Hyde Park, Japanese Garden in Holland Park, Japanese Gardens, Kensington Gardens, Life, London, London Eye, London Sights, Malaysia, Peacocks, Peahens, Photography, Photos, Pigeons, River Thames, Running, Swans, Temple Tube Stop, Thames River, The Mall, Tourists in London, Training, Travel, Whitehall Gardens | 76 Comments

The Usual and Unusual Sights of London

Posted on March 15, 2013 by TBM

Yesterday I went for a short stroll along the River Thames. Here’s what I saw: Unfortunately I had to get back to work so I hopped the Tube and headed home. I wonder what I’ll find on my next stroll.

Posted in Blog, Blogging, England, London | Tagged BFI, City Life, England, Graffiti, Hungerford Bridge, Life, London, Photography, Photos, Red Bull, River Thames, Sand Art along the Thames, School Children, Skateboarders, St. Paul's Cathedral, The Shard, The Tube, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photos | 69 Comments

Sunday Post: Architecture

Posted on November 18, 2012 by TBM

All photos were taken from the top of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. For other entries, please visit Jake’s page.

Posted in Sunday Post | Tagged 50 Year Project, Blog, Blogging, England, London, London Architecture, London Skyline, Photography, Photos, River Thames, St. Paul's Cathedral. London Eye, Sunday Post, The Gherkin, The Shard, The Thames, Weekly Photo Challenges | 22 Comments

The Mudlark Pub

Posted on October 26, 2012 by TBM

After wandering through the Borough Market in London, we stopped by The Mudlark pub. This establishment is named after those who scavenged the muddy Thames riverside for scraps of iron, coal, and other treasures that may have been left behind … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Pub | Tagged 50 Year Project, England, Life, London, Photography, Photos, Poor Children of London, Pubs, River Thames, Scavengers, Thames, The Mudlark, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photos, Weekly Pub Review | 14 Comments

Sunday Post: City

Posted on October 21, 2012 by TBM

For other entries please visit Jake’s page.

Posted in Sunday Post | Tagged city, City Life, England, Life, London, London Eye, Photography, Photos, River Thames, Street, Sunday Post, Thames, Tourists, Trafalgar Square, Travel Blog, Travel Journal, Travel Photos | 14 Comments

Man Booker Prize Readings

Posted on October 16, 2012 by TBM

Last night I attended the 2012 Man Booker Prize Readings at the Royal Festival Hall. All six of the authors shortlisted for the event read from their book and then answered questions from James Naughtie. The writers are: Tan Twan … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged 50 Year Project, Alison Moore, Books, Bring Up the Bodies, Deborah Levy, England, Hilary Mantel, James Naughtie, Jeet Thayil, Life, Literature, Literature Awards, London, Man Booker Prize, Narcopolis, Photography, Photos, River Thames, Royal Festival Hall, Swimming Home, Tan Twan Eng, The Garden of Evening Mists, The Lighthouse, The Thames, Umbrella, Will Self | 49 Comments

T is for the Thames

Posted on May 15, 2012 by TBM

This week’s letter for Frizztext’s A-Z archive photo challenge is T. Here is a photo I took of the Thames right before the night enveloped the water. For other entries please click on this page.

Posted in A-Z Photo Archive | Tagged 50 Year Project, A-Z Archive, Albert Bridge, Blog, Blogging, England, English History, English Landmarks, Life, London, Photography, Photos, River Thames, Rivers, Thames | 39 Comments

London Marathon

Posted on April 23, 2012 by TBM

One of my favorite events in Boston was the Boston Marathon. We lived right on the marathon route and each year we would throw a party and enjoy the race and festivities. Today was the first year in six years … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Sports | Tagged Big Ben, Boston Marathon, Elite Runners, English History, English Landmarks, London, London Landmarks, London Marathon, Marathons, Photography, Photos, River Thames, Runners, Sports, Thames | 57 Comments

Rain and the River Thames

Posted on January 26, 2012 by TBM

I woke up this morning and noticed that it was raining. I love the rain. However, as I look out the window I am reminded of an article I read in the Economist (Nov. 5, 2011) a few months ago. … Continue reading →

Posted in London | Tagged Economist, England, English History, Environment, Environmental Factors, Joseph Bazalgette, London, Photography, Rain, Rainy Days, River Thames, Rivers, Sewage, Victorian Age | 42 Comments