Wednesday, 11 December 2019

Behind the scenes: Cats | Industry Trends | IBC

Behind the scenes: Cats | Industry Trends | IBC

... “We are in the world of London in the late 1920s and Soho is half derelict and half functioning and these cats effortlessly rule the territory around the back of strip clubs, theatreland, gentleman’s clubs and the smog-lined banks of the River Thames,” Ross explains. ...

Ollerton firm completes multi-million pound Battersea contract - East Midlands Business Link

Ollerton firm completes multi-million pound Battersea contract - East Midlands Business Link

... The chimneys were refurbished and rebuilt as part of the redevelopment of the decommissioned coal-fired power station on the south bank of the River Thames into residential properties, shops, restaurants and office space – and A1 was challenged to design a flue system that could fit inside the structures. ...

Saturday, 2 November 2019

Charlotte makes breakthrough for London's super sewer | The Engineer The Engineer

Charlotte makes breakthrough for London's super sewer | The Engineer The Engineer

... ... Connection Tunnel from Wandsworth to Fulham as part of the Thames Tideway Tunnel project to protect the River Thames from sewage pollution. ...

Legendary Lürssen superyacht Kismet moored next to Tower Bridge - Yacht Harbour

Legendary Lürssen superyacht Kismet moored next to Tower Bridge - Yacht Harbour

... The 95-metre superyacht Kismet was built in 2014 by Lürssen. She is owned by Shadid Khan, Pakistani-American billionaire and business tycoon, ... ...

Why building the London Underground meant the River Thames no longer freezes over - MyLondon

Why building the London Underground meant the River Thames no longer freezes over - MyLondon

...  Even on the coldest days in the depths of the darkest winters now days the closest the Thames gets to properly freezing is the small cubes of ice the form and collect along the shore. ...

Thames Estuary | Morley College London

Thames Estuary | Morley College London

What you will learn

Looking at the history of the Thames East of London, and how this part of the river has been vital for London. Explore the various trades and manufactures that have existed in the Thames Estuary area over the years.

Crossing the Thames | Morley College London

Crossing the Thames | Morley College London

What you will learn

From Caesar to the Wobbly Bridge; boats, bridges and tunnels – the Thames needs to be navigated to enable London to flourish.