https://spitalfieldslife.com/2013/06/24/on-the-thames-sailing-barge-repertor/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Mon, 24 Jun 2013 13:40:33 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://spitalfieldslife.com/2013/06/24/on-the-thames-sailing-barge-repertor/#comment-121871 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 13:40:33 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=91985#comment-121871 I grew up in Frinton, and it was always a joy to be walking on the greensward and spot a Thames barge sailing inside the Gunfleet Sands. There were so many times the sea was so calm, with a silvery sunrise, and the beautiful russet sails would glow.

]]> https://spitalfieldslife.com/2013/06/24/on-the-thames-sailing-barge-repertor/#comment-121814 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 08:24:16 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=91985#comment-121814 David – you forgot to mention your illustrious career at the London Docklands Development Corporation – very nice surprise to catch up with our news on the wonderful Spitalfields Life site – Cynthia

]]> https://spitalfieldslife.com/2013/06/24/on-the-thames-sailing-barge-repertor/#comment-121794 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 05:10:34 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=91985#comment-121794 Oozing with envy. What happens when it rains? Is there stock of umbrellas on board? Another great story. Thanks
Melvyn Karkur Israel

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