Thames Path walk day 19 travel day 35


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September 20th 2019
Published: October 29th 2019
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20 September 2019, Friday Day 19 on Thames Path Putney Bridge to Southwark Bridge along the south bank of the river, day 35 of travel. Today was to be shorter but the 2 hours at and around the US Embassy added several miles, so, another 15.5 mile day. But the buildings, sites, and parks are most interesting. We enjoyed a lovely breakfast at the Premier Inn at Putney Bridge. Then we crossed over... Read Full Entry



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New Battersea Bridge
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Art in park along Thames Path.
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Two geese sculptures reflecting in window looks like 3 geese
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Spandrel on Battersea Bridge
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The girls before the Albert Bridge
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Historical posting for soldiers to fall out of step
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Albert Bridge
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The Peace Pagoda
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Norma and Karen catch up on the gossip news
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About the Peace Pagoda
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View of one of four sides
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Close up of one of the four Budda statues at Peace Pagoda.
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Chelsea Bridge
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Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
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Cranes building around old Battersea power plant
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View of side of US Embassy and moat/pond
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US Embassy view of sails.
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Vauxhall Bridge
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George Vulliamy sturgeon cast-iron lampstandards, vintage 1870
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Two sturgeon lampposts with London Eye in between



29th October 2019

What a unique tour of London!
I remember the old US Embassy, and I like the architecture of the new one. I was part of the team that developed LEED...so thanks for adding that comment. I also stay in Premier Inns...nice and inexpensive. Keep on walking!

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