![]() ![]() This was an annual event which took place in about September and everyone had enormous fun and it went on until he died. He thought the Charlie Shore Regatta should be for children. He started off this Regatta, particularly for children because he reckoned that there were at least two regattas for grown ups. He was a very interesting chap, he was brought up here and they were Twickenham people through and through, his father and grandfather were all from Twickenham and described as waterman. Jeremy: I have done some research into Charlie Shore and his family. We used to enjoy our trips there during the summer.ĬHARLIE SHORE REGATTA, Twickenham Riverside I used to go there as a boy, it was an open-air swimming pool which stretched from one end of the site to the other it was a jolly good swimming pool. They started actual work in 1930 on the swimming pool. John: It was bought by the Urban District Council of Twickenham in 1924 and was a swimming pool from about 1933 or thereabouts onwards. Richmond House was the house that was on the pool site, now being developed as open space. I have not got much affinity for the river but I love it dearly now. I used to commute to the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead so I spent most of my time clunking along King Street on the way to the station. I have had boats on the River Thames for many years and I live on Eel Pie Island in the middle of Twickenham. I am John, John Perry I have been in Twickenham for many many years and I have got an affinity with the River Thames. RICHMOND HOUSE AND POOL SITE, Twickenham Embankment Richmond House, the Pool Site, Queen’s Hall, Charlie Shore Boat House/Regatta, Twickenham Rowing Club and Eel Pie Island (see MAP)ĭVD Transcript BTEC TV and Film Students Richmond College (2012) Great forum for all things boat related. One mans blog of his travels and experiences on his narrowboat ( great reading ) - Friendly narrowboat community, keep up to date with whats happening on the canal network and the Thames.- The UK met office, forecast by region.- Great interactive weather site, post your own reports, weather forecast by postcode (Teddington is TW11).A very well thought out guide to the local area and community, with things to do, places to visit and places to eat. The definative list of everything in and around Teddington. :- Great site covering the history and description of the section upriver from Hampton Court to Sunbury. Local self catering short-term studio lets. Eel Pie Island Slipways - (about 1 mile downstream of the lock) Eel Pie Island, Twickenham TW1 4RX - 02.Swan Island Harbour - (about 3/4 mile downstream of the lock) Strawberry Vale, Twickenham, TW1 4RX - 02.*** This is the nearest point for fuel from Teddington Lock *** Thames Ditton Marina - 2 1/2 miles upstream from the lock), Chandlery, Diesel, Repairs, Moorings.Fully stocked chandlery, Calor Gas, Boat Repairs and Servicing. Secure overnight and long term moorings with water and electricity. Teddington Harbour / The Boat Shop - Ferry Road, Teddington TW11 9NN - 02.Large riverside pub with beer garden overlooking the weir stream. The Anglers - Broom Road, Teddington TW11 9NR - 02.The lock-keepers local, good food, good beer. The Tide End Cottage - Ferry Road, Teddington TW11 9NN - 02.The Wharf Restaurant - or 02 - Riverside fine dining at The Wharf Restaurant by Teddington Lock.or 01932 240 790 - The Swan Sanctuary, based in Shepperton, if you find an injured or distressed swan give them a call and they will come and help !.or 09061 800 132 - Emergency animal help, if you find an animal or bird in distress, give them a call !.Another wonderful site regarding all things river related. Great site, full of history about the Thames, some great info on Teddington too. - Great site, with lots of information about travelling on the tideway. ![]() - Our local lifeboat station (some good pictures and useful info).- Riverboat trips through Hampton Court, Kingston and Richmond.A useful site for anyone visiting the River Medway, run by one of the lock-staff there.- The Thames navigation authority above Teddington.View the condition of the river Thames in each reach.
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