https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/07/26/swan-upping-on-the-thames-o-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 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:38:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/07/26/swan-upping-on-the-thames-o-x/#comment-1472840 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:38:41 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=192681#comment-1472840 Fascinating! I look forward to reading your postings every day. Here in the US it is as if I am being introduced to a completely new and different world, with so much to admire and enjoy. The range of your interest and expertise is amazing. Thank you!

]]> https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/07/26/swan-upping-on-the-thames-o-x/#comment-1472795 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:04:21 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=192681#comment-1472795 A terrific article with such interesting photographs. The description of the skiffs emerging as if from a dream is wonderful. It is so good to be reminded of ancient customs like this, in all their particularity (such a relief in comparison with either globalised ‘branding’ tat or the ‘virtual’ universe…). Really interesting to learn about the rowing expertise of some Swan Uppers. What a day you must have had GA!
Thank you for all the fascinating articles.

]]> https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/07/26/swan-upping-on-the-thames-o-x/#comment-1472793 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:53:22 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=192681#comment-1472793 Very informative!

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