Shoremead lighthouse base
As at 18 May 2022 I have lived by the River Thames for over 20 years and barely know it, although I've walked a good part of it, many times.
When I first arrived and began venturing along the river - east and west and on both banks - the first landmark I became really aware of was Shornemead Lighthouse, which is a few miles east of Gravesend, where I live. Apart from being functional it was also quite quaint and was removed in 2003, probably not to annoy me.
A photograph of it is here: www.flickr.com/photos/29342184@N06/51364177720/in/datetak...
The lighthouse itself was removed and taken to the Port Of London Authority depot at Denton, where it remains. It was recently repainted.
Its base, along with a great deal more of what I suppose makes the river interesting, is still where it was, as are the metal supports for the walkway that gave access to the lighthouse; this photo.
The Thames is a brilliant place.
Shoremead lighthouse base
As at 18 May 2022 I have lived by the River Thames for over 20 years and barely know it, although I've walked a good part of it, many times.
When I first arrived and began venturing along the river - east and west and on both banks - the first landmark I became really aware of was Shornemead Lighthouse, which is a few miles east of Gravesend, where I live. Apart from being functional it was also quite quaint and was removed in 2003, probably not to annoy me.
A photograph of it is here: www.flickr.com/photos/29342184@N06/51364177720/in/datetak...
The lighthouse itself was removed and taken to the Port Of London Authority depot at Denton, where it remains. It was recently repainted.
Its base, along with a great deal more of what I suppose makes the river interesting, is still where it was, as are the metal supports for the walkway that gave access to the lighthouse; this photo.
The Thames is a brilliant place.