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2026-02-18

Drunk father yelled ‘let them die’ after hurling kittens into Thames – London Evening Standard

Drunk father yelled ‘let them die’ after hurling kittens into Thames  London Evening StandardDrunk dad yelled ‘let them die’…
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2026-02-13

London Considers First Official River Thames Bathing Area

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London might soon have its first official spot for swimming in the River Thames, with plans to test water quality for safety.

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2026-02-13

London May Get First Official Place to Swim in River Thames

A plan is being considered to allow swimming in the River Thames in London. This would mean checking the water quality often to make sure it is safe for people. It is part of a bigger plan to have more safe places to swim in rivers and at the beach across England.

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High water rushing through the weir at Abingdon Lock, late January 2026

A week or two later and the path across the weir has been closed as unsafe, the Thames has flooded over its banks making some footpaths impassable and there are still a number of flood alerts for the River Thames, its tributaries and the River Ock in Abingdon. Downstream of Abingdon Lock, the Thames is currently 3.5 metres above normal level

#england #abingdon #landscapephotography #riverthames #thames #flood #flooding
The River Ock, Abingdon, January 2024

With the recent rainfall, there are quite a few flood alerts for the River Thames around Oxford and the River Ock in Abingdon and the Thames is currently 3.5 metres above normal level downstream at Abingdon Lock. The weather's been too poor so far to go out and take pictures but it put me in mind of this image from January 2024 #england #abingdon #landscapephotography #riverthames #thames #flood #flooding
The River Ock, Abingdon, January 2024
The River Ock, over it's banks and flooding nearby gardens, Abingdon, January 2024. Thankfully, the houses in the picture are built on stilts.

With the recent rainfall, there are quite a few flood alerts for the River Thames around Oxford and the River Ock in Abingdon and the Thames is currently 3.5 metres above normal level downstream at Abingdon Lock. The weather's been too poor so far to go out and take pictures but it put me in mind of this image from January 2024 #england #abingdon #landscapephotography #riverthames #thames #flood #flooding
The River Ock, over it's banks and flooding nearby gardens, Abingdon, January 2024. Thankfully, the houses in the picture are built on stilt
Flooding at Caldecott Road, Abingdon, January 2024.

With the recent rainfall, there are quite a few flood alerts for the River Thames around Oxford and the River Ock in Abingdon and the Thames is currently 3.5 metres above normal level downstream at Abingdon Lock. The weather's been too poor so far to go out and take pictures but it put me in mind of this image from January 2024 #england #abingdon #landscapephotography #riverthames #thames #flood #flooding
Flooding at Caldecott Road, Abingdon, January 2024.
The River Ock, over it's banks and running through nearby gardens, Abingdon, January 2024.

With the recent rainfall, there are quite a few flood alerts for the River Thames around Oxford and the River Ock in Abingdon and the Thames is currently 3.5 metres above normal level downstream at Abingdon Lock. The weather's been too poor so far to go out and take pictures but it put me in mind of this image from January 2024 #england #abingdon #landscapephotography #riverthames #thames #flood #flooding
The River Ock, over it's banks and running through nearby gardens, Abingdon, January 2024.
The Thames lapping over the road at St. Helen's Wharf, Abingdon, January 2024.

With the recent rainfall, there are quite a few flood alerts for the River Thames around Oxford and the River Ock in Abingdon and the Thames is currently 3.5 metres above normal level downstream at Abingdon Lock. The weather's been too poor so far to go out and take pictures but it put me in mind of this image from January 2024 #england #abingdon #landscapephotography #riverthames #thames #flood #flooding
The Thames lapping over the road at St. Helen's Wharf, Abingdon, January 2024.
The Thames and St. Helen's Church downstream of Abingdon Bridge, January 2024.

With the recent rainfall, there are quite a few flood alerts for the River Thames around Oxford and the River Ock in Abingdon and the Thames is currently 3.5 metres above normal level downstream at Abingdon Lock. The weather's been too poor so far to go out and take pictures but it put me in mind of this image from January 2024 #england #abingdon #landscapephotography #riverthames #thames #flood #flooding
The Thames and St. Helen's Church downstream of Abingdon Bridge, January 2024.
Rye Farm Meadow ... yup, there's a meadow under that lake! Abingdon, January 2024.

With the recent rainfall, there are quite a few flood alerts for the River Thames around Oxford and the River Ock in Abingdon and the Thames is currently 3.5 metres above normal level downstream at Abingdon Lock. The weather's been too poor so far to go out and take pictures but it put me in mind of this image from January 2024 #england #abingdon #landscapephotography #riverthames #thames #flood #flooding
Rye Farm Meadow ... yup, there's a meadow under that lake! Abingdon, January 2024.
High water at Abingdon bridge, January 2024.

With the recent rainfall, there are quite a few flood alerts for the River Thames around Oxford and the River Ock in Abingdon and the Thames is currently 3.5 metres above normal level downstream at Abingdon Lock. The weather's been too poor so far to go out and take pictures but it put me in mind of this image from January 2024 #england #abingdon #landscapephotography #riverthames #thames #flood #flooding
High water at Abingdon bridge, January 2024
Flooding at Thames Street, Abingdon, January 2024.

With the recent rainfall, there are quite a few flood alerts for the River Thames around Oxford and the River Ock in Abingdon and the Thames is currently 3.5 metres above normal level downstream at Abingdon Lock. The weather's been too poor so far to go out and take pictures but it put me in mind of this image from January 2024 #england #abingdon #landscapephotography #riverthames #thames #flood #flooding
Flooding at Thames Street, Abingdon, January 2024
Boat having a paddle in what was the Abbey Meadows childrens play area! Abingdon, January 2024.

With the recent rainfall, there are quite a few flood alerts for the River Thames around Oxford and the River Ock in Abingdon and the Thames is currently 3.5 metres above normal level downstream at Abingdon Lock. The weather's been too poor so far to go out and take pictures but it put me in mind of this image from January 2024 #england #abingdon #landscapephotography #riverthames #thames #flood #flooding
Boat having a paddle in what was the Abbey Meadows childrens play area! Abingdon, January 2024.
Flooded at the Abbey Meadows, Abingdon, January 2024.

With the recent rainfall, there are quite a few flood alerts for the River Thames around Oxford and the River Ock in Abingdon and the Thames is currently 3.5 metres above normal level downstream at Abingdon Lock. The weather's been too poor so far to go out and take pictures but it put me in mind of this image from January 2024 #england #abingdon #landscapephotography #riverthames #thames #flood #flooding
Flooded at the Abbey Meadows, Abingdon, January 2024
Flooded path on the approach to Abingdon Weir, January 2024.

With the recent rainfall, there are quite a few flood alerts for the River Thames around Oxford and the River Ock in Abingdon and the Thames is currently 3.5 metres above normal level downstream at Abingdon Lock. The weather's been too poor so far to go out and take pictures but it put me in mind of this image from January 2024 #england #abingdon #landscapephotography #riverthames #thames #flood #flooding
Flooded path on the approach to Abingdon Weir, January 2024
The Thames Path, Abingdon, January 2024.

With the recent rainfall, there are quite a few flood alerts for the River Thames around Oxford and the River Ock in Abingdon and the Thames is currently 3.5 metres above normal level downstream at Abingdon Lock. The weather's been too poor so far to go out and take pictures but it put me in mind of this image from January 2024 #england #abingdon #landscapephotography #riverthames #thames #flood #flooding
The Thames Path, Abingdon, January 2024.
Flooding at Barton Fields, Abingdon, January 2024.

With the recent rainfall, there are quite a few flood alerts for the River Thames around Oxford and the River Ock in Abingdon and the Thames is currently 3.5 metres above normal level downstream at Abingdon Lock. The weather's been too poor so far to go out and take pictures but it put me in mind of this image from January 2024. #england #abingdon #landscapephotography #riverthames #thames #flood #flooding
Flooding at Barton Fields, Abingdon, January 2024.
The River Thames, high and fast at Lower Radley, January 2024.

With the recent rainfall, there are quite a few flood alerts for the River Thames around Oxford and the River Ock in Abingdon and the Thames is currently 3.5 metres above normal level downstream at Abingdon Lock. The weather's been too poor so far to go out and take pictures but it put me in mind of this image from January 2024. #england #abingdon #landscapephotography #riverthames #thames #flood #flooding
The River Thames, high and fast at Lower Radley, January 2024.
2026-02-01
Looking south along the Thames riverfront
Richmond
Probably early spring 2004
📷Pentax K1000
🎞️Possibly Jessop's Diamond Everyday 200
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Looking toward a riverfront with bare willow trees, but there are flowers and buds and green grass indicating this is early spring.

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