It was only because, in haste to catch the sunrise, I’d left my waterproof boots in the car, that I didn’t venture further along its brick causeway.Īn indistinct tinkling noise becomes louder and within minutes the causeway is covered. Grain Tower is easily accessible at low tide but do make sure you know the tide times. Grab chains hang along the riverbank as a direct result of the disaster. I’ve known Odette for a few years but I didn’t know she survived the Marchioness disaster in 1989, when 51 people lost their lives. Wonderful red-coated Odette, a steward from the cathedral, skilfully keeps the orders of service dry in a cardboard box and then we, both soaked, go to warm up with a hot chocolate in the cathedral cafe. We must hold the river and its waters in respect.” Yet its dark depths can prove fatally attractive. Walking alongside the river, investigating the foreshore, navigating its waters, all give great joy. “Londoners live with both aspects of the Thames. “Water is both live-giving and yet can be life-threatening,” Andrew Nunn, dean of Southwark, tells me.
Prayers are read for lost lives and people working on the river and a wooden cross is cast into the water.
#Old tower bridge full
“The river’s full of shit,” he messages, “I’m coming on the train.” Let’s hope the new Super Sewer lives up to its name when it’s finally finished in 2025.Ĭlergy and congregations from St Magnus the Martyr and Southwark Cathedral meet in the middle of London Bridge for the annual blessing of the River Thames service. Our Christmas turkey is due to be delivered in a kayak by our friend Harry. Apparently Haribo sweets are a favourite. Behind this initiative there is an army of local volunteers knitting hats, scarfs and gloves. More than 2,500 seafarers visit the Port of London during Christmas and they all receive a gift. I think she’s the least “jobsworth” person I’ve ever met. Ruth makes a hard hat and high viz jacket look glamorous and has a wonderful rapport with everyone. I’m thrilled to be warmly invited to help Ruth deliver some Christmas presents to Tilbury port. Assisted by the dynamic logistical efforts of Tilbury’s port chaplain, Ruth Campbell, thousands were vaccinated on board ships and could safely continue in their keyworker roles, supplying goods to the UK. During the Covid pandemic QVSR led the way in an initiative to vaccinate visiting seafarers in the UK.
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