Tag Archives: Flooding Thames

Flood waters higher than 2003! (But not in Queenstown)

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Barbara

Here I am in New Zealand, in Queenstown 400m above sea level enjoying the lovely February (equivalent August) weather. At home there are flood warnings very near our house, but it’s hard to imagine now that we have been here … Continue reading →

Posted in New Zealand, Photography, Queenstown, Stewart Island | Tagged Flooding Thames, Freshwater Hut, Mason Bay Hut, Rocky Mountain, Tramping, Trekking | 7 Comments

All is sunny on New Years Day :-)

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Barbara

A beautiful sunny New Years Day in Weybridge, so Wilson got a great walk & I got to play with my camera. The river is still in flood, but the water has gone down a bit. No chance of getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Boats, Janathon, Photography, Walking, Water | Tagged Boats, D'Oyly Carte Island, Desborough Island, ferry landing, Flooding Thames, new years day, River Thames, River Wey, Weir, Weybridge, Whittets Ait | 16 Comments

Wilson’s daily swamp hunt – Desborough Island

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Barbara

We brought Wilson for a walk on Desborough Island today, a man made Island created when the ‘Desborough Cut’ was dug in 1935 order to improve flow and ease navigation on the river. The cut has helped to alleviate flooding … Continue reading →