Comments on: In A Dinghy With John Claridge

By: Marcia Howard

Marcia Howard — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:18:28 +0000

Evocative pictures and ones I remember very clearly while growing up in London within walking distance of the Thames, during the 50s, and early 60s. I was born in the late 40s, but didn’t mention memories from that period at all, ’cause I don’t recall them.

By: Robin

Robin — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 17:56:17 +0000

What an eye!

By: Marie De Vere

Marie De Vere — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 17:18:14 +0000

These photos are so evocative. I can smell the river – the way it was to me as a child growing up in Shadwell. Dank and musty. Love them. Thank you.

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 10:21:26 +0000

Whenever I see the great man’s portraits I ask myself; is this the greatest ever photographer that ever lived?
Takes me breath away everytime.

By: Christine Swan

Christine Swan — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 08:45:06 +0000

These are a great set of photos showing London’s industrial past. A number of my family worked in the docks during their history. Indeed, one of the Crudgingtons was killed by a barrel of rum falling from a crane while being unloaded.
I remember when the Thames Barrier was being developed. My Dad assured me that this was a very big thing for London. He always was of the opinion that it could be used to harness tidal energy, which would have been a great additional feature. Big water engineering projects were his daily work at the pinnacle of his career although he was living too far out of London by the time this one was being built, to have been involved directly. Thanks John, and the GA for sharing these.