26 January 2008

Photo Hunt - Old fashioned





The subject for this week's entry for Photo Hunt is old fashioned. Last summer I took a trip to Tilbury Fort, a 17th century fort on the Thames about 22 miles east of London. While there I spent some time watching boats go by, including this Thames sail barge. Barges used to be a very common sight on the river in the days when London was one of the world's major ports. Times change: containerisation and the closure of the London docks meant that these boats were no longer needed. A few have been preserved and are now used as pleasure boats. I quite fancy taking a trip on one in the Summer.

57 comments:

Anonymous said...

That's an interesting pic. I'd not heard of Tilbury Fort until you mentioned it. Sounds like an interesting place. Have a lovely weekend!

Anonymous said...

great shot jams!

i see the contrast of the old and new.

have a nice weekend!

Dragonheart, Merlin, Devi, and Chloe said...

Lovely photo! Thanks for sharing some information on the barge. :) Perfect choice for this week's Hunt. :)

Dragonheart & Merlin

Liz Hinds said...

Very Charles Dickensy! And the black and white is just right too.

Great photo as always.

Have a good weekend.

Anonymous said...

That's an interesting place! Looks like a great place for a sightseeing! Nice take on this week:)

 gmirage said...

I long wanted to board that kind of boats! Great feel on your photo. Happy weekend!

Lynn said...

This is good information about barges in London. The picture looks good in b&w.

ipanema said...

Oh, the noble river that is the Thames. Very nostalgic. Regattas on this part or barges?

I love the photo! Somehow the barge reminds me of clipper ships [more imagination of course]. :)

have a great weekend!

Anonymous said...

Love the b&w composition. I hope you would be able to take that trip :)

Have a great weekend!

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ellen b. said...

That is a beautiful old boat for sure. Hope you get to take a trip on one...

Write From Karen said...

That would be so fun to sail on one of those! Think of the stories! *sigh* Someday, someday ...

Write From Karen

Utah Mommy said...

Old boat! i love to sail on that boat sometimes lol! Happy weekend!

Randi said...

Interesting and beautiful photo!
Like the b/w!

Autumn said...

Great picture. I think it would be fun to take a trip on one. Have a great weekend.

PastormacsAnn said...

Wow, what an amazing trip that would be. Great picks for The Hunt. What an a lot of interesting old-fashioned things we're seeing. So many different ways to show the theme. Fun!

Heather said...

That is beautiful.

Dragonstar said...

It's great that some of these are preserved. History should be as "hands on" as possible.

Carver said...

Wonderful shots for the old fashioned theme. I think it would be great fun to take a trip on one of those boats too. Have a great weekend.

Anonymous said...

I would love a ride on the barges too. Happy weekend!

jmb said...

I've never seen a sail barge, that is really old fashioned. Wonderful photo. Have a great weekend Jams

Queen of My Domain said...

What a great shot jams! It's really great that they are still using these.

Anonymous said...

Great shot, very atmospheric!

Unknown said...

Aaaaah - London, the Thames and pleasure boats... It´s been a while, I an´t wait to go back!

Great take on the theme - and great explanation as well!

Happy Hunting!

Katney said...

I would join you on the old fashioned barge trip. Actually, we are contemplating coming to the UK on vacationb this summer, so I actually could.

Anonymous said...

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Pretty Life Online said...

fantastic shot! thanks for dropping by...

The Lone Beader® said...

I don't recall ever seeing a sail barge before!

maryt/theteach said...

What a good idea, jams, pleasure boating on one of these barges down (or up) the Thames. I'd love it! :) Thanks for visiting my PH post.

Daisy said...

I don't know why but the boat in that photo makes me feel a tiny bit scairt!

Gemini and Ichiro said...

Very nice shot. And a lovely take on this week's theme!

SabineM said...

I would fancy a trip too! I am there from June 11 to the 15th (staying in Kew! Visiting a good friend)
Would be fab!
Gorgeous photo!

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful choice, and how fortunate to have been there to see it. I say that from Canada with little chance of seeing one. Having read some history of London, it is a great thing to see a photo of the sail barge. Oh, I like the name of your blog.

Anonymous said...

that boat is really great!!

Mickey's Musings said...

That is such a nice Old Fashioned theme pic. It would be fun to sail on the Thames!!
Mickey

Colin Campbell said...

Always interesting. This type of transportation option has been transferred to other countries. I am sure it is more practical and cost effective. Just not so romantic. All the best.

Napaboaniya.Elaine Ling said...

I've never seen these before. Certainly an eye opener for me :) Thanks for sharing this water mode of transportation.

Harajuku PearL said...

Wow, i like this. Very interesting and informative. Thanks for dropping by.

Pearl

bonggamom said...

If you do take the trip, please take my husband with you... he is crazy about sailing, sails and sailing ships!

Sreisaat said...

Very interesting! I can imagine how fun it is to take an old-fashioned boat trip like this.
I hope you are having a great weekend!

Anonymous said...

Very informative piece this week, Jams. Love the picture too.

jams o donnell said...

Thanks all

Anonymous said...

You have a Bronica... ! Envy, envy.
Always wanted one - and a Hassleblad and, and...
I like that barge pic. Sail has been a big interest of mine.
Cheers, A.

YTSL said...

Nice old-fashioned photo, and made all the more so by it being in black and white. :)

CRIZ LAI said...

This is really unique. It must have ceased its usage during my time.

Liz said...

Nice capture jams. Have a great week ahead.

Anonymous said...

That's very interesting. Loved your composition too. Happy Monday.

LibertyBelle said...

A beautiful photo - there is so much diversity on the Thames - depending on where you are on it! Great photo.
(Wonder how they're doing with the Cutty Sark repairs?)
Happy Weekend
L

Heather said...

Beautiful shot! And a great post to go with it. I can almost imagine being there. ;o)

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you're having a wonderful weekend!

jams o donnell said...

Thanks all!

Rajson said...

Nice photo and very interesting!
(Have yuo seen my ship?)

All of my Todays said...

Great shot and it sounds like a cool trip to take. x

Anonymous said...

Great shot - I love it in b&w.

Have a good week.

poor man's nicole richie said...

the monochrome effect makes it more old fashioned. great take on the theme!

Heart of Rachel said...

Lovely shot. Tilbury Fort must be a great place to visit because of its rich history.

CHIKAI ♥ said...

i love the photo effect you used on the photo. it added more drama. ;)

btw, thank you so much for checking out my photohunt entry. ;)

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shiera (bisdakbabbles) said...

I'd definitely want to try the old one...

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful image.
Sara from farmingfriends