Thames Clipper trip to Greenwich
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Channel: AJ Green · 2008 · Travel & Events
We wanted to go to the old Greenwich Observatory, and the tube is long and boring. So we went by river. Thanks to Thames Clippers for providing the service. It isn't a guided tour, but hey, I'll give you a rundown as we go here. The first boat you see is another company that uses the various piers up and down the Thames. Then the clipper comes along. 1:25, look how luxurious it is in there, plenty of room inside so bad weather isn't a problem. 2:02 So we set off from Embankment pier, so a quick whizz under hungerford Bridge to turn around, giving a nice view of Westminster Palaces Clock Tower, otherwise called Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge. Turning arounf to face, The London Eye (2:40) Docking to pickup/drop off at Waterloo Pier at the bas eof the eye before setting off in the proper direction. 3:11 Nice view of the City of London financial district, with "The Gherkin" in the background. 3:28 The OXO tower, original home of the stock cubes. 3:55 As you go under Blackfriars Bridge, note the remains of the old bridge, which still stand, and act as helpful foundations to the existing bridge. 4:30 And the Millenium bridge which links St Pauls Cathedral with the Tate modern gallery in one straight line. 4:44 a little peek at what is to come. 4:53, HMS Belfast with it'S own hero shot. A floating museum open to the public, check it out some time. 5:40 I love this building, Tower Bridge. One heck of a view from the top walkways. Not much to see on the rest of the actual river, so cut straight to the finale, 6:04, the view from Greenwich Park alongside the observatory. Couldn'T have asked for better weather on this day.
