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Tony Roberts
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former engineer.
interests: walking in London and around, local and world history, rail transport, beer, natural world.
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Grand Union Canal 7
Below Ironbridge lock with and without boats
#photography #canals #grandunion 📷
A young man sits on a narrow boat with his legs dangling. In the background is the bridge by Ironbridge lock Looking towards the bridge below Ironbridge lock. The lock gate is closed and a little water is escaping through the gap, suggesting the last boat passed in the direction away from us, leaving the lock full of water. A breeze riffles the water surface in the bend of the canal while the sky is reflected in the middle of the picture. A single person is walking along the towpath towards the bridge.
November 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Yesterday on Hampstead Heath
#photography #hampsteadheath #kenwood
A gloomy view of the City of London from Hampstead Heath one month from Solstice New arrivals on Hampstead Heath (Kenwood) for Wonderland. A new house on Hampstead Heath (Kenwood) for Wonderland.
November 26, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Grand Union Canal 6
Ironbridge lock Cassiobury Park
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Arriving at Ironbridge lock by Cassiobury Park. The lock gates can be seen in the distance and behind it the bridge over the lock. Woodland of the park cann be seen on the left. Looking across Ironbridge lock on a dull day to a canal boat which is heading for Berkhamsted and the north. On the left,a group of dogwalkers regard the boat. Because the boat is upward bound, the lock remains full of water. The trees of Whippendell Woods border the left side of the canal.
November 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Grand Union Canal 5
Berkhamsted lock and castle
Does anyone have photos of the canal between here and Cassiobury Park? If so it would be good to see them posted.
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Tall willow trees overhang Berkhamsted lock on the Grand Union Canal and are reflected in the water. A man is sitting at a picnic bench, facing the canal. A family with two dogs is crossing the moat to Berkhamsted castle. In the background parts of the castle remains can be seen. Daffodils bloom on the slopes.
November 21, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Yesterday was bitterly cold. A walk through Archbishop's Park, Lambeth, London afforded an unusual view of the Houses of Parliament.
#photography #london 📷
The towers of the Palace of Westminster blend with St Thomas' Hospital in the sunshine. In the foreground is the wall of Lambeth Palace garden. London plane trees catch the sun in Archbishop's Park.
November 20, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Grand Union Canal 4
Coming and Going, approaching Berkhamsted
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Grand Union Canal above Berkhamsted. A narrowboat arrives, creating waves. Grand Union Canal above Berkhamsted. A narrowboat passes, creating waves.
November 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Grand Union Canal 3
Lower Dudswell lock
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Looking back from below Dudswell lower lock on the Grand Union Canal. A swan glides on the canal. The lock gates are visible through the arch of the bridge, which acts as a roving bridge for the towpath.
November 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Hi Mark, was this what you were after? I'm sorry you are missing the owls. Where I live we can hear them occasionally, but never see them. Apologies for mauling your photo.
November 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Knowing today would be a washout, we went for a walk in the cemetery yesterday. The last remaining leaves clinging to the trees but not for much longer. #cemetery 📷 #photography
A path in the cemetery, curving left into the distance, past a chapel. Graves linethe path, which is covered with autumn leaves. The sun is partially masked by cloud. A path in the cemetery, curving left into the distance, past a chapel. Graves line the path, which is covered with autumn leaves.
November 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Grand Union Canal 2
Fishing at Dudswell Mill
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Two elderly strollers with a dog are passing Dudswell Mill. Two seated anglers are fishing in the canal. Opposite are trees in very early leaf. Behind the building a tree is in blossom.
November 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Grand Union Canal 1
Dudswell upper lock
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Two cyclists pass a boat and a pair of ducks. In the distance is Dudswell upper lock. Foliage from the banks is reflected in the water of the canal.
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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DLR
A train on London's doclands light railway climbs a viaduct over Bow Creek. Behind is the O2 arena.
November 9, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Bow back rivers. A tranquil fisherman beside decaying boats. Now history.
#photography #fishing #bowbackriver 📷
A fisherman has found a quiet spot just downstream of London's QE Olympic Park. It is a scene of desolation and decay, now swept away by development.
November 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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and here it is at high tide.
High tide on Bow Creek, reflecting an early tidal mill, on the left. In the centre of the photo is the miller's house. Next to that the Clock Mill can just be seen. It was built in 1817; the clock tower, bell and clock face are part of a previous timber mill dating back to 1750. In front of the clock tower stand two kilns, which were used for drying grain.
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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The world's largest surviving tidal mill is at Three Mills Island, on Bow Creek, London. The 18th century House Mill on the left is Grade I listed. Everything from flour to gunpowder to gin has been produced here.
#photography #threemillsisland 📷 #bowcreek
Low tide on Bow Creek, exposing an early tidal mill, on the left. In the centre of the photo is the miller's house. Next to that can be seen the clock mill. It was built in 1817; the clock tower, bell and clock face are part of a previous timber mill dating back to 1750. To the right of the clock tower stand two kilns, which were used for drying grain.
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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We were promised a gloomy day but it didn't turn out like that.
Victoria Park, London, yesterday in evening sun.
#photography #landscape #canals #vicpark #fall 📸
Regent's Canal by Victoria Park. On the left, under autumn foliage a double row of canal boats is moored. In the distance is Old Ford Lock, above the lock gates. A coot swims in the foreground. West Lake, Victoria Park, in autumn foliage. Boats and reflections on the lake. Children under the band stand after school. Autumn leaves contrast the blue of the band stand. Behind the trees a row of dwellings can just be seen and, immediately in front of those, the tops of canal boats moored on the Hertford Union Canal. A couple take a stroll below autumn foliage. Much of the grass is covered by fallen leaves.
November 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Returning to Tottenham Hale on a golden day.
Returning to Tottenham Hale yesterday passing a modern narrowboat. The towers of Hale Wharf are in the distance and the path is golden with fallen leaves. It is difficult for find somewhere along this part of the canal that doesn't have a pylon in view, and here is no exception.
October 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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It's amazing what you can see while walking along the towpath. River Lee Navigation at Tottenham Hale, passed yesterday after visiting Wild Marsh.
#photography #canals #leenavigation
Resting on the roof of a canal boat is a collection of plants of all sorts, including succulents, fruiting plants and a bonsai. On the far side of the canal and reflected in the water is a boat moored next to a tented structure.
October 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Taken from the same towpath, canoeists and a cyclists make their way south. A dog enjoys the ride.
October 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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A group of canoeists pass the Filter Beds Nature Reserve on the Lee Navigation. Colourful boats and rippled reflections make this photo. The stretch of the canal from Tottenham Hale to Hackney Marshes is a favourite.
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A view from the footbridge by the weir house by Lea Bridge Road. A group of three canoes can be seen in the distance, passing the line of colourful canal boats. Rippled reflections liven this scene. On the left by the towpath the entrance to the Filterbeds Nature Reserve, open to the public, can be seen.
October 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Highgate again from Hampstead Heath.
#photography #landscape #hampsteadheath #highgate 📷
An oaktree takes pride of place in this photo. On the horizon are the slopes of Highgate, with the spire of St Andrews church prominent. In the bottom of the valley is Highgate boating pond. A lone walker passes the tree. Dappled light illuminates both the oak tree and the slopes.
October 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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'Tis the season. Autumn leaves of Highgate from Hampstead Heath.
#landscape #photography #autumn #hampsteadheath #highgate 📷
People are taking a stroll alongside Highgate ponds. The trees have turned to various autumn shades and are illuminated by the sun. The spire of St Andrews Highgate is top left. A dog chases across the bottom of the photo.
October 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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'Tis the season. Autumn tints on Hampstead West Heath London.
#photography #woodland #hampsteadheath #autumn 📷
Looking through a gap in the vegetation towards the sunlight. A mix of autumn colours with contrasting dark green holly and ivy undergrowth.
October 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Reputedly, London's oldest row of terraced houses is at Newington Green. Built in 1658, they have been much altered over the years. The ground floor frontages were replaced in 1994. #architecture #london
Looking across the road to nos 52-56 Newington Green on a sunny day. In front is a zebra crossing with Belisha beacons.
October 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Ready for a walk, anyone? Abney Park Cemetery is a great place to stroll and relax, and unlike Highgate, this place is free.
#photography #landscape #recreation #cemetery 📷
Abney Park Cemetery is one of London's original Magnificent Seven. It was also originally laid out as an arboretum, with 2,500 varieties of plants. It was a cemetery for anyone, and today, although not in use as a cemetery, it is open to all for recreation. Here is one of the main paths. A couple with a dog stop to look at a gravestone, while the foreground is lit by reflections in a large puddle.
October 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM