We’re in the ‘draw off’ zone which means low tide on the Twickenham stretch of the River Thames means lowwww.
The Port of London Authority open the sluices at Richmond Lock so that no water is held back at low tide and the river drains to its natural level. The draw off operates until 19th November and means the PLA can undertake maintenance on the lock and sluices.
Low tide at Twickenham means a chance to amble across to Eel Pie Island, a real set back to the island’s bid for tax haven status as revealed in the ‘paradise papers’ leaked this week. At least they have some water on the other side to keep ’em separate from the riff raff on the Surrey side.
Looking downstream
Looking upstream
Richmond Lock
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That Dickensian London app gets really good results, Twick.
Was it the Economic Landscape post-Brexit filter that you used?
Nice photos. Thanks for sharing.
This is probably why we could walk out onto the riverbed that time with Lucas.
Surprised it has not been used for parking !!
Surprised it’s not been blamed on Brexit.