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Being a little more alert and therefore capable of choosing which of the Olympic sports I watched, I confined myself to the rugby sevens.Otherwise I scanned more colour negatives from 1983.
I could not have imagined when I photographed Louisa taking her pushchair for a trip over this bridge in Morden Hall Park, that, almost 30 years later, I would be living in Morden with Jackie, and would engage with another little girl and her mother playing Pooh Sticks from the same refurbished structure.
Sticklebacks on 27th July this year featured the four children fishing in the lake at Richmond Park. In Morden Hall Park the River Wandle was suitably stocked for them to repeat the process.
Here Sam inspects a suitable stick;
Becky has a poke in the river;
and Matthew, closely watched by his younger brother, inspects a catch.
Goodness knows what, also involving Jessica, is being inspected here. It doesn’t look too savoury.
Were we on the River Thames when I made this image of Battersea Power Station? I’m not sure, but, by coincidence, this was the year the structure became empty and the controversies over its future use began. It is now an up-market housing development.
This is the logo of Wandsworth Borough Council.
Further along the Thames lies Putney Bridge under which Matthew walks with a treasured find. This image featured on 23rd May, 2015, but I took that from a print because I had not found the negative.
I trust Messrs Clarke and Knifton will agree that it was a thrush peering at us through the kitchen window as Jackie served up a splendid dinner of pork medallions, boiled potatoes, cauliflower and broccoli with tasty gravy. Neither we nor the thrush imbibed, although the bird did pop down to the Waterboy for a drink. While we ate, our spotted friend kept sliding down the curve of the obelisk upon which she stubbornly perched,
Such wonderful memories.
Absolutely, GP. Thanks, as ever.
Lovely memories. Thanks for sharing. I love the thrush as well at the end, very boldly planted there observing you dine
Many thanks, Geetha
Welcome Derrick
Lovely photos.
I too used to walk through Morden Hall Park, and Nonsuch Park many moons ago. (My grandparents lived in Morden ~ Ravensbury Avenue). I can remember the huge horse chestnut trees, winding paths, and many squirrels.
A great place to walk off a large Sunday lunch.
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Small World, Melanie. That park features a lot in the posts from 2012 when Jackie and I rented a flat in Links Avenue. Years earlier, my parents had lived in Rougemont Avenue. Thanks
A small world, indeed.
(I was born in St. Helier Hospital, Carshalton, too)
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That hospital has been under threat for years. Becky’s lifetime friend was born there in about 1971
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I do love the fishing. I hope you are feeling better?
Thanks, Lisa. Yes, I am better today
I watched the women’s rugby which I had never seen before (go NZ go!) and I watched of course, gymnastics, (incredible) and swimming (incredible) – much fun was had by all. I am glad to hear you are a little recovered – hope you’re taking Vit C and lots of delicious things xo
Many thanks, my friend, Candice X
btw that last pic of the bird – magnificient catch on that one! perfect as if posed just for you!
Thanks, Candice. I was able to get a whole string of shots in.
Wonderful images and accompanying script. Battersea looking SO iconic
Many thanks, Osyth
Absolutely Derrick! A song thrush, and an increasingly uncommon bird in our gardens.
Thanks, John 🙂
Lovely memories, Derrick. I had to look up Pooh Sticks. It sounds like a delightful game to play with a child.
The Battersea Power photo is quite dramatic, but I love that thrush, and I like to picture you and Jackie dining while you both watch the bird, and he or she watches you.
Thanks very much, Merril. Jackie decided it was ‘her’ 🙂
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I saw from the train today that the iconic power station is down to one chimney at the moment. Apparently as they rebuild, one stack has to remain at all times because of the listed building status and the impact on the London skyline.
A useful addition, Jenny. Thanks
I remember that skyline featuring the BPS – it is iconic! I’m glad you are feeling better! I’m still working on getting that photo to enlarge – it might have to wait til the next post is made. Thanks for helping me out with that. xo
Thanks, Pauline. Good luck. Maybe the Official Photographer could help
Like everyone I love the LBB; thanks for the ID. Such innocent fun those children enjoyed.
Many thanks, Mary – but I don’t understand your abbreviations. 🙂
LBB = little brown bird; ID = identification. Sorry 🙂 That was lazy of me.
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I like Mathews treasured find, makes me wonder what other treasures dating back to the 1800’s could lie beneath the waters of Putney Bridge.
We did try mudlarking on the Thames – found a few clay pipes, oyster shells, and ox bones 🙂
So that’s what it’s called, Mudlarking, cheers.
Wonderful photos, Derrick.
Thank you, Ann
These are the true treasures of memories Derrick.. wonderful photos.. and a reminder for me to try to do the same with a suitcase full of photos… A task for one winters day.. 🙂
Rather more than one day, I suspect 🙂 Thank you very much
Yes after I left my comment Derrick I thought more the whole of Winter as to the amount there is lol 🙂
I think that thrush was wanting you to share some of your delicious bounty. Great shot of the power station, Derrick. Interesting that it’s now a housing estate.
Thanks, Sylvia. One of many such
Beautiful photos and memories you are sharing! I love the last photo of the little bird, so special!
Many thanks, Lynn
I love seeing these old photos! so special
A delightful composition. I thank the artist.
Many thanks, Micheline, especially for so many readings