The subject for this week's entry for Photo Hunt is old fashioned. Last summer I took a trip to Tilbury Fort, a 17th century fort on the Thames about 22 miles east of London. While there I spent some time watching boats go by, including this Thames sail barge. Barges used to be a very common sight on the river in the days when London was one of the world's major ports. Times change: containerisation and the closure of the London docks meant that these boats were no longer needed. A few have been preserved and are now used as pleasure boats. I quite fancy taking a trip on one in the Summer.
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That's an interesting pic. I'd not heard of Tilbury Fort until you mentioned it. Sounds like an interesting place. Have a lovely weekend!
great shot jams!
i see the contrast of the old and new.
have a nice weekend!
Lovely photo! Thanks for sharing some information on the barge. :) Perfect choice for this week's Hunt. :)
Dragonheart & Merlin
Very Charles Dickensy! And the black and white is just right too.
Great photo as always.
Have a good weekend.
That's an interesting place! Looks like a great place for a sightseeing! Nice take on this week:)
I long wanted to board that kind of boats! Great feel on your photo. Happy weekend!
This is good information about barges in London. The picture looks good in b&w.
Oh, the noble river that is the Thames. Very nostalgic. Regattas on this part or barges?
I love the photo! Somehow the barge reminds me of clipper ships [more imagination of course]. :)
have a great weekend!
Love the b&w composition. I hope you would be able to take that trip :)
Have a great weekend!
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That is a beautiful old boat for sure. Hope you get to take a trip on one...
That would be so fun to sail on one of those! Think of the stories! *sigh* Someday, someday ...
Write From Karen
Old boat! i love to sail on that boat sometimes lol! Happy weekend!
Interesting and beautiful photo!
Like the b/w!
Great picture. I think it would be fun to take a trip on one. Have a great weekend.
Wow, what an amazing trip that would be. Great picks for The Hunt. What an a lot of interesting old-fashioned things we're seeing. So many different ways to show the theme. Fun!
That is beautiful.
It's great that some of these are preserved. History should be as "hands on" as possible.
Wonderful shots for the old fashioned theme. I think it would be great fun to take a trip on one of those boats too. Have a great weekend.
I would love a ride on the barges too. Happy weekend!
I've never seen a sail barge, that is really old fashioned. Wonderful photo. Have a great weekend Jams
What a great shot jams! It's really great that they are still using these.
Great shot, very atmospheric!
Aaaaah - London, the Thames and pleasure boats... It´s been a while, I an´t wait to go back!
Great take on the theme - and great explanation as well!
Happy Hunting!
I would join you on the old fashioned barge trip. Actually, we are contemplating coming to the UK on vacationb this summer, so I actually could.
nice shot. thanks for dropping by in my page
fantastic shot! thanks for dropping by...
I don't recall ever seeing a sail barge before!
What a good idea, jams, pleasure boating on one of these barges down (or up) the Thames. I'd love it! :) Thanks for visiting my PH post.
I don't know why but the boat in that photo makes me feel a tiny bit scairt!
Very nice shot. And a lovely take on this week's theme!
I would fancy a trip too! I am there from June 11 to the 15th (staying in Kew! Visiting a good friend)
Would be fab!
Gorgeous photo!
What a wonderful choice, and how fortunate to have been there to see it. I say that from Canada with little chance of seeing one. Having read some history of London, it is a great thing to see a photo of the sail barge. Oh, I like the name of your blog.
that boat is really great!!
That is such a nice Old Fashioned theme pic. It would be fun to sail on the Thames!!
Mickey
Always interesting. This type of transportation option has been transferred to other countries. I am sure it is more practical and cost effective. Just not so romantic. All the best.
I've never seen these before. Certainly an eye opener for me :) Thanks for sharing this water mode of transportation.
Wow, i like this. Very interesting and informative. Thanks for dropping by.
Pearl
If you do take the trip, please take my husband with you... he is crazy about sailing, sails and sailing ships!
Very interesting! I can imagine how fun it is to take an old-fashioned boat trip like this.
I hope you are having a great weekend!
Very informative piece this week, Jams. Love the picture too.
Thanks all
You have a Bronica... ! Envy, envy.
Always wanted one - and a Hassleblad and, and...
I like that barge pic. Sail has been a big interest of mine.
Cheers, A.
Nice old-fashioned photo, and made all the more so by it being in black and white. :)
This is really unique. It must have ceased its usage during my time.
Nice capture jams. Have a great week ahead.
That's very interesting. Loved your composition too. Happy Monday.
A beautiful photo - there is so much diversity on the Thames - depending on where you are on it! Great photo.
(Wonder how they're doing with the Cutty Sark repairs?)
Happy Weekend
L
Beautiful shot! And a great post to go with it. I can almost imagine being there. ;o)
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
Thanks all!
Nice photo and very interesting!
(Have yuo seen my ship?)
Great shot and it sounds like a cool trip to take. x
Great shot - I love it in b&w.
Have a good week.
the monochrome effect makes it more old fashioned. great take on the theme!
Lovely shot. Tilbury Fort must be a great place to visit because of its rich history.
i love the photo effect you used on the photo. it added more drama. ;)
btw, thank you so much for checking out my photohunt entry. ;)
BLOGSILOG
I'd definitely want to try the old one...
What a beautiful image.
Sara from farmingfriends
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