“May be an image of the Cotswolds”. It is not an image of the Cotswolds. It is an image of Stepney. In east London. I thought all the muggers and the rampant street crime would’ve been a giveaway. And the terrified figure of Nadhim Zahawi cowering behind that tree.
#Stepney #Limehouse #E1
Some more photos from our Valentine’s Day walk from Aldgate to Plumstead via Beckton Sewage Works. There may be others.
#Stepney #Limehouse #CanningTown #Plaistow #E1 #E13
The thumbnail shows a travel‑history style YouTube video titled “Secrets of Limehouse – Inside St Anne’s Church”, featuring a presenter standing inside the large, partly weathered interior of St Anne’s Church with arms raised, wooden galleries and an organ behind them, and bold yellow text over the image. It is filed under the heading “Outer space and more”, which is unintentionally comic because Limehouse is a historic riverside neighbourhood in the East End of London, a few miles east of central London on the Thames, not remotely anything to do with outer space.
Who knew #Limehouse was in #OuterSpace? I live there and pretty sure it’s firmly on the ground in #EastLondon #UK !
Learn something new from the YouTube algorithm every day :-)
32: Limehouse Cut
Looking as it curves its way to Limehouse Basin. Beneath the bridge here was (is?) the location of the southern stop lock; the other is where the canal joins Bow Creek.
No more London nighttime shots now!
#40before40
#ukcanals
#limehouse
#limehousecut
#london
31: Regents Canal
Thought I'd posted this when I visited Little Venice a while back, but apparently not!
Like the others on the canal, there were two side-by-side locks here but one was removed in the 70s.
#40before40
#ukcanals
#regentscanal
#london
#limehouse
A pair of swans doing the 🥰 thing in #Limehouse basin lock. 🦢 #BirdsUK 🪶
Pleased to see #RopemakersField in #Limehouse flying this flag today. It is indeed a very nice, if small, green space.
///poster.entire.pets
A plump grey pigeon is perched on a wooden rail, facing the camera with its body fluffed up and feet close together. Its head and neck are a bluish-grey, with a small pale beak and a hint of white on the neck, while the chest is a soft pinkish-grey blending into a lighter belly. Behind the bird, there is a modern, pale metal roof with diagonal lines and a bright yellow structural beam that adds a bold splash of colour to the otherwise muted urban background.
A rather nondescript #Limehouse this Christmas so here’s Fat Percy (№2) the Pigeon from Christmas Day 2022 wishing you all the season’s greetings. Or was probably just after more seeds.
🪶 #PigeonSky #BirdsUK
Gull on the head of #anothertime in the #thames round the back of #thegrapes pub in #Limehouse #London #Gormley
6 canonical #Sherlock #shortstories inspired by #history real-places and people "The Cable Street Mummy" was written after a visit to the Thames River Police Museum @MPSHeritage #whitechapel #limehouse #audiobookrecommendations #History #historicalfiction #audiobooks
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Survived my 6km run in the feeezing sunshine. It was glorious! #running #RunningLondon #Limehouse #CanaryWharf #SweatySelfie
Looking a bit muddy down on the #Limehouse #Thames #Foreshore this morning. A soul hardier than I spotted along with many geese. #BirdsUK 🪶
Lily Woodcock was a barmaid in Limehouse who twice escaped throwing herself in front of a train. But she was not quite the hysterical woman portrayed in the press, nor was her story quite as straightforward as it seemed
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A brown and tan adult Egyptian Goose with distinctive eye markings and pink legs stands alert on a square wooden platform surrounded by green pond water, accompanied by a black waterbird and a cluster of fuzzy goslings with dark and light patches grouped near the edge.
A close-up view of the same brown and tan adult goose tending to seven fluffy, dark-and-light goslings on a wooden platform, while one gosling stands in the bright green pond water nearby and a black waterbird observes from the corner.
Unexpected guest visiting the #Egyptian#Geese family. #BirdsUK 🪶 #Limehouse
LOOKING FOR OWNER. 3 young Husky mix dogs were found Sept 27 near Hwy 7 & 6th Line #Nassagaweya at border of #GuelphEramosa Twp & #Limehouse. 2 fawn & white males; 1 brown & white female. Contact #Guelph Humane Society at 519-824-3091 or lostandfound@guelphhumane.ca (32052-2025)
This image shows a close-up view of a raven (or crow?), featuring its distinctive dark, glossy plumage and powerful beak. The bird is positioned in profile, allowing clear observation of the textured feathers and sharp eye. The background is softly blurred with pastel tones, drawing focus to the raven and highlighting its detailed appearance.
We haven’t had #crow visitors for a while - not since we stopped feeding them after they ruined our apple tree - but this one arrived today, looking philosophical. 🪶
#BirdsUK #Limehouse
This image shows a family of Egyptian geese on the water, made up of two adult geese and nine goslings. The adults are swimming side by side at the front of the group, distinguished by their long necks, light brown bodies, and darker feathers around their tails. The goslings follow behind, showing fluffy brown and white plumage as they paddle together in a tight formation. The adults lead and watch over their young, demonstrating protective parenting typical of Egyptian geese. The goslings’ downy coloration helps them blend into their environment, and their close grouping indicates a strong family bond. The water is calm, capturing a peaceful moment for the family as they move across the surface.
Hurrah! More mini Egyptian Geese in #Limehouse Marina. 🇪🇬 🪿 🪶 #BirdsUK
This fella had been for a swim and presumably found breakfast and is washing it down. #cormorant 🪶 #birdsUK #Limehouse.
This image shows a close-up of a bird, specifically a feral pigeon (Columba livia domestica), with notable wet feathers likely due to rain. The bird displays a pronounced, slightly disheveled crest or tuft on top of its head and water droplets are visible on its back and neck. Its plumage is a mix of brown, grey, and slate tones, and the bird’s eye is partially closed, possibly indicating rest or discomfort due to the wet weather. The blurred background and rain streaks contribute to an overall moody atmosphere in the photograph. Actually it might be a Wood Pigeon.
It’s a bit ☔️ in #Limehouse and this bedraggled #pigeon has decided to bravely perch just outside my kitchen window. #BirdsUk #PigeonSky #WetWednesday 🪶
This photo shows a canal or river covered in a thick layer of bright green algae, giving the water a vibrant, almost neon, appearance. A narrowboat with a blue and yellow hull and solar panels on its roof is moored along the right bank. The banks are lined with a mixture of trees and stone walls, with a street or walkway visible on the left. In the distance, a tall, white clock tower or spire rises above the treeline. The sky is clear and blue, suggesting it is a sunny day.
Send them my way, very green here!
#Limehouse
The photo shows a large heron standing in a natural grassy area. The heron, likely a Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), has a striking appearance with a slate-grey back and wings, a long pale neck streaked with darker markings, and white, shaggy chest feathers. Its sharp, pointed beak and intense, forward-looking yellow eyes give it a focused expression. The background is softly out of focus, filled with green vegetation and small yellow flowers, highlighting the heron’s presence in the foreground.
My usual #heron in #Limehouse looking right at me this time. Having a bad hair day in the breeze.
#BirdsUK 🪶
This image shows a large bird, likely a heron, standing in a grassy area. The bird has a long, pointed orange beak, slender neck, and predominantly grey and white plumage with black accents on its head and shoulders. The heron’s yellow eye is clearly visible, and its body is oriented sideways to the camera, giving a clear view of its elegant feathers. Yellow wildflowers and green grass surround the bird, and the background is softly blurred, drawing attention to the heron as the primary subject. The natural lighting indicates that the photo was taken outdoors, probably on a sunny day.
The same #heron as before? Same spot. Looks more alert and full of beans than before. Maybe a family member? I don’t know the lifestyle of herons.
#BirdsUK 🪶 #Limehouse
This image captures a white seagull standing on the pebbled shore of the Thames River at Limehouse. The bird faces the water, with its red legs partly in the foamy edge of the river. Gentle ripples reflect the sunlight across the surface, and the urban tranquility of Limehouse is suggested by the setting. The overall mood conveys a peaceful, contemplative moment by the Thames.
Another from the low tide shoreline of the #Thames at #Limehouse. This gull seems to be enjoying wading in the surf, taking a wide stance against the water. #BirdsUK
I’ve lived here almost a quarter century but only recently paid attention to the tide timetable 🤣
The image shows a large bird—specifically a heron—standing on a concrete or stone surface surrounded by grass and small yellow flowers. The bird is positioned near a bush or small tree with thin, bare branches. The heron has long, greyish-blue feathers on its body and darker feathers on its back and wings. Its neck is white with black streaks, and it has a long, pointed beak. The heron’s long legs are visible, and it stands upright near the shrubbery, possibly resting or observing its surroundings.
The #heron from the other day, this time away from the lock, under a tree on a grassy outcrop into the Marina. Looks a bit sleepy. #BirdsUK #Limehouse
This image shows three birds on a muddy, uneven surface with pools of water. The largest bird, standing prominently in the middle-right of the frame, is a Canada Goose, recognizable by its black neck and white chinstrap. In front of the goose and closer to the camera is a smaller white bird with a light gray back, black markings on its head, and red legs and beak—a Black-headed Gull in winter plumage. In the background, near the top left, there is another gull, also with a light gray back and white body, walking away from the camera. The scene appears to be along the edge of a body of water, where the ground is wet and covered in patches of moss and mud. The birds seem to be foraging or simply exploring the area.
This image shows a group of birds on a mossy, rocky ground. In the center right, there is a Canada Goose with brown and white feathers, standing with its back to the camera. Near the goose, a cluster of pigeons with mostly dark grey and speckled plumage are pecking at food scattered on the ground. In the foreground, there is a brown pigeon with red legs and a white tail, walking away from the group. The upper right part of the image shows the lower legs and feet of a person, wearing dark pants with white polka dots and white sneakers, standing nearby.
This image shows a group of white swans on a pebbly and slightly muddy riverbank. The river, likely the Thames given the style of the buildings and cranes in the background, takes up most of the frame, with several urban buildings lining the opposite bank. Some swans are standing, while others are preening or pecking at the ground. The weather appears to be partly cloudy with good natural light. In the background, you can see construction cranes, high-rise apartment buildings, and an urban skyline, providing a contrast between the wildlife in the foreground and the city in the distance. The scene is peaceful, capturing a quiet moment in a bustling city environment.
Wife was feeding the fowl at low tide. Birds generally getting on with each other although the swans were keeping themselves to themselves. #BirdsUK #Thames #Limehouse 🪶 🦢 🪿
This image shows a group of three swans standing on a pebbly shoreline next to a body of water. The swans have white plumage, long necks, and black feet. Two of the swans are close together on the right, their heads curved down as they preen their feathers. The third swan is more to the left, similarly bent down, possibly searching for food on the ground. Gentle waves from the water are lapping onto the shore behind them. The overall scene is calm and natural, with the birds focused on their activities along the waterfront.
These swans were chilling on the water’s edge when a boat went by creating some surf from its wake. Woke them up a bit. #BirdsUK #Thames #Limehouse 🪶 🦢
This photo captures a scene of very low tide along the River Thames at Limehouse, London. The tide has receded dramatically, exposing the riverbed with its mix of mud, pebbles, bricks, and debris. The foreground shows the exposed and uneven riverbank, highlighting remnants that are normally submerged. A prominent feature is the old brick riverside wall—now stained with green algae and moss up to a high-water mark, indicating frequent water coverage. In the centre and left of the image, there is visible construction scaffolding, suggesting ongoing repair or maintenance work on the riverside buildings or the wall itself. The buildings are classic warehouse conversions typical of Limehouse: yellow and brown brickwork, tall windows, and ironwork balconies. Some balconies have been cordoned off for safety due to the construction. You can also spot a large drainage outfall or culvert covered in green algae, with an exposed pipe and visible metal grating—another piece of infrastructure usually hidden by the water. Farther along the embankment, wooden and metal piles are sunk into the riverbank to help prevent erosion. On the right, the residential blocks and mature trees are set back from the river, with more of the modern Limehouse riverside developments visible in the background. The overall mood is overcast, matching the gray sky and giving a muted, atmospheric light typical of London. This image is a vivid look at the mix of history and urban change found along the Thames, particularly at low tide, where the rarely-seen riverside tells stories of both the city’s past and present.
This photo shows Limehouse Marina lock in London at low tide. The picture is taken from within the lock chamber, facing the lock gates. The water level inside the lock is noticeably lower than the level outside, as indicated by the visible water rushing through the small gap at the base of the gates. Moss and algae cover much of the lower concrete walls, revealing how high the water gets at higher tide or when the lock is filled. The brick and modern apartment buildings that characterise Limehouse Basin surround the lock, and you can see cars and urban infrastructure lining the dockside. Lifebuoys and ladders are attached to the sides for safety, and the guard rails and bollards are typical of UK canal infrastructure. The photo captures the blend of historical and modern architecture typical of Limehouse, with the traditional canal infrastructure set against the backdrop of contemporary residential blocks and cityscape. The calm but ever-changing water level inside the lock highlights its tidal nature and the ongoing connection between the Thames and London’s inland waterways.
The tidal range here at #Limehouse is huge. Here’s the view back to the buildings on #NarrowStreet and by the empty lock into the marina. #Thames
