Comments on: Swan Upping On The Thames https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/07/19/swan-upping-on-the-thames-x/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Thu, 19 Jul 2018 23:43:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: EJ Wilkinson https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/07/19/swan-upping-on-the-thames-x/#comment-1216684 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 23:43:00 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167682#comment-1216684 You continue to educate me each day, Gentle Author. Many thanks!

]]> By: Elizabeth Olson https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/07/19/swan-upping-on-the-thames-x/#comment-1216666 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 20:06:27 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167682#comment-1216666 A delightful tradition and read, enjoyed whilst sailing along the Pacific Ocean shoreline watching the Great Blue Herons teaching their young to fish. You begin each of my days in a most delightful way GA.

]]> By: Marcia Howard https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/07/19/swan-upping-on-the-thames-x/#comment-1216660 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 19:30:08 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167682#comment-1216660 Thank you so much for the story and pictures of the Swan Uppers. I lived in Maidenhead for well over 30 years and often went down to the River to watch the Swan Upping. It was always a wonderful spectacle. For several generations, the Turk family were the Vintners Swan Marker, and these were the ones most familiar to me. They had a boatyard at Cookham and every local person knew the family. Anne Turk I believe was the only lady swan upper at one time; maybe still the only one! I moved away from living within reach of the Thames in February 2000, also having spent the first 11 years of my life growing up in Chelsea. Fortunately I still visit my roots, but love being reminded of so many things which were once such a big part of my life.

]]> By: Kate https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/07/19/swan-upping-on-the-thames-x/#comment-1216657 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:56:40 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167682#comment-1216657 I love reading your stories, and finding connections with my mother’s family in London( she was a Cockney) . It was a lovely surprise to find your story about Swan Upping, as I grew up in Cookham ( my father’s village ) and had close connections with the River. As I now live in Australia, it brought many happy memories, and I thank you sincerely.

]]> By: Connie https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/07/19/swan-upping-on-the-thames-x/#comment-1216656 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:51:44 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167682#comment-1216656 Once again a most fascinating article about the swans. I learn so much from your stories. Keep ’em coming.

]]> By: Jennifer Newbold https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/07/19/swan-upping-on-the-thames-x/#comment-1216637 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 14:31:45 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167682#comment-1216637 Rowed the Atlantic! Did he say from whence to where…? It really makes no difference; I’m astonished regardless. What a delightful article. Thank you, G.A.

]]> By: Helen Breen https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/07/19/swan-upping-on-the-thames-x/#comment-1216630 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 11:22:59 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167682#comment-1216630 Greetings from Boston,

GA, your piece about Swan Upping was terrific! Such a colorful tradition. Great photos of the practice, along with archival footage, really tell a great story.

Thanks for sharing…

]]> By: Mathilde Grange https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/07/19/swan-upping-on-the-thames-x/#comment-1216614 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 07:59:03 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167682#comment-1216614 Thanks, G.A. I learn many things through your publications.

]]> By: Carolyn https://spitalfieldslife.com/2018/07/19/swan-upping-on-the-thames-x/#comment-1216609 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 07:11:53 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=167682#comment-1216609 Thank you so much for this post. Quite wonderful, words and pictures both. And such a stylish bunch!

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