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Following the successful expedition by 22 intrepid souls
into uncharted (and un-pubbed) parts of east London on 21
July 1997, you now have an opportunity to make close
acquaintance with some sections of west London, mostly
adjoining the Thames. Although the walk is advertised as ending at Tower Bridge, it's very likely that we shall in fact end at Westminster! |
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| Meet at the Ship Inn, Jews Row, south-west side of Wandsworth Bridge, at 11:30. Bring sandwiches for lunch (we'll stop for drinks frequently, but not to buy lunch!) |  London
Bridge painted by Turner |
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Getting there is an exercise for the reader (the nearest tube stations are East Putney, Putney Bridge, and Parsons Green [District Line] but they are all about 1.5 miles away; the nearest railway station is Wandsworth Town). | |
| After suitable refreshment (!) we'll start walking at 12:30. If you're late, go to Battersea Bridge (south side), and wait for us to arrive (which will be about 13:45). Lunch will probably be eaten in Battersea Park |  London
Bridge in Arizona |
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As we'll be walking in towards central London, it will be quite easy to leave the walk at any convenient point, and after Vauxhall there are plenty of tube stations near the route. The ultimate destination is Tower Bridge, but those who are infirm (or tired, or lazy) can cheat and travel part of the route by tube. | |
| Bring with you: comfortable shoes, waterproofs and sun cream (this is England, you know!), camera, binoculars, a bottle of water, lunch, snacks, money, and an A-Z. Sherpas are optional. |  Old
London Bridge, 1624 |
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Children, partners, friends, parents, and grandparents (if
they can walk about 10 miles) are welcome. People in wheelchairs are welcome,
please contact me to arrange a team of pushers, and transport to the
starting location if necessary. A short note about the walk, with links to pictures, is at: http://people.pwf.cam.ac.uk/jld1/walks/walk99x.html |
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| Some people who have the energy and
inclination will be heading to Attitude later [if you don't know what it is, don't ask!] Some others will be going to Malcolm's party in Hitchin. |
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