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The Weekend Millionaires – An Oral History of the Thames Lightermen

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Author Gavin AtkinPosted on November 20, 2017Categories Barges and wherries, History, LocationsTags lightermen, Thames1 Comment on The Weekend Millionaires – An Oral History of the Thames Lightermen

No Cash, No Splash – an oral history of Thames Boatyards

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Author Gavin AtkinPosted on November 20, 2017Categories Boatbuilders and restorers, LocationsTags boatbuilders, ThamesLeave a comment on No Cash, No Splash – an oral history of Thames Boatyards

Stunning Thames steamer Alaska

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Author Gavin AtkinPosted on August 19, 2017Categories History, Locations, Steam powerTags Alaska, pleasure boat, steam, ThamesLeave a comment on Stunning Thames steamer Alaska

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