The Walking Scotsman
Image 00152 - Galyon's Marina, London
Modern accommodation blocks now dominate the eastern end of the former Royal Albert Dock in East London. The red roofed building in the left centre is now Galyons Bar and Kitchen. It was originally built in the 1880's by the London and St. Katherine's Dock Company as Gallions Hotel. The hotel boasted its own railway station and hosted guests staying overnight before their departure by P&O Steam Navigation Company liner on the following day. The Galyons name refers to a 14th Century family who owned land on both sides of the River Thames at this point. Their name now appears in numerous spellings around both banks.
Just as I took this shot from The Sir Steve Redgrave Bridge I heard a soft plop from beneath. Guess who now has to replace a lens cap??!!
Image 00152 - Galyon's Marina, London
Modern accommodation blocks now dominate the eastern end of the former Royal Albert Dock in East London. The red roofed building in the left centre is now Galyons Bar and Kitchen. It was originally built in the 1880's by the London and St. Katherine's Dock Company as Gallions Hotel. The hotel boasted its own railway station and hosted guests staying overnight before their departure by P&O Steam Navigation Company liner on the following day. The Galyons name refers to a 14th Century family who owned land on both sides of the River Thames at this point. Their name now appears in numerous spellings around both banks.
Just as I took this shot from The Sir Steve Redgrave Bridge I heard a soft plop from beneath. Guess who now has to replace a lens cap??!!