The Tide At Greenwich is a new walkway ans sculpture park.
It looks like it will be extended.
August 17, 2019
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World | Greenwich |
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I took these pictures as I walked in one of the tunnels under London Bridge station.
Somebody is doing a bit of garden creation.
August 17, 2019
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Transport/Travel | Gardens, London Bridge Station |
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This Google Map shows the riverside to the North of Battersea Power Station.
The area is by no means fully developed, but you can see the two Northern chimneys of the power station and their shadows.
On the river there are two structures; the smaller Battersea Power Station Pier for the Thames Clippers and the larger Coaling Jetty, which was originally used to bring coal to the power station.
This summer the Coaling Jetty has been opened as a free public space with bars, chairs, music and entertainment for children.
I can envisage, as more of the riverside opens up, the site will develop further.
The area is certainly worth an explore and there are several places to get food and drink.
August 17, 2019
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World | Battersea Power Station, Coal |
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I took these pictures, as I walked past the Battersea Power station site last Sunday.
It’s certainly coming on!
This Google Map shows the area, where I walked.
I had taken the Thames Ckipper to Battersea Power Station Pier and then walked down the Western side of the Power Station before following the access road to Battersea Park Road, where I caught a bus.
August 17, 2019
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World | Battersea Power Station, Development |
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The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on Rail Advent.
This is the first paragraph.
Network Rail has announced it has worked in partnership with Wandsworth Council to spread some joy in the Nine Elms area of Battersea with a stunning makeover of the Thessaly Road railway bridge.
These are some pictures I took last Sunday.
It’s certainly not dull!
Conclusion
We need more happy streets! And bridges!
August 17, 2019
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Transport/Travel | Art, Bridges |
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On the 14th of August, Stephanie Frappart refereed the 2019 UEFA Super Cup between Chelsea and Liverpool.
This article on the BBC, is entitled Stephanie Frappart: History-Making Referee Praised For Super Cup Performance.
The tone of the title is typical of the comments in various newspapers and on web sites.
There was some criticism for the penalty award to Chelsea, but then many fans and commentators don’t agree with penalty decisions.
I watched all of the match and she and her two female assistants, certainly did a better job, than some officials, I’ve seen in the top two English divisions.
I look forward to the day, when the gender of the referee is irrelevant and they are judged solely on their competence.
Was Wednesday’s Super Cup a first major step towards that goal?
Conclusion
We mustn’t forget that for most countries in the world, football is the most important sport, so the ramifications of Ms. Frappart’s performance, may be greater than we first think!
August 17, 2019
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Sport | Football, Gender, Referee |
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This article on the BBC is entitled Russia Bird Strike: Plane Crash-Lands After Hitting Gulls.
The aircraft involved in the accident was an Airbus A321-211, which was flying Ural Airlines Flight 178.
This model of Airbus 311 has CFM56 engines.
So what has that got to do with the Boeing 737 MAX 8?
|Especially as the Boeing aircraft is powered by the successor to the CFM56, the LEAP engine.
This engine is also offered on the latest baby Airbus; the A320neo.
As the Ural Airlines crash was the second bird strike that brought down a baby Airbus after US Airways Flight 1549, I wouldn’t be surprised to see see certification authorities, making sure that this type of aircraft can land safely a double engine failure., providing the plane has enough height.
Airbus seems to have proven, that good airmanship can handle an Airbus A320, when it is flying as a glider.
Given the questioned nature of the design of the computerised controls in a Boeing 737 MAX, the authorities might take a lot of convincing, that these aircraft can be handled safely in similar circumstances.
I think it should also be born in mind, that although the pilot of US Airways Flight 1549i; Chesley Sullenberger was very experienced, the two Russian pilots were much less so, but were still able to carry out a successful emergency landing without any fire and only comparatively minor injuries to those on board.
If you think I’m being alarmist about bird strikes, read the Wikipedia entry for bird strike.
This is a paragraph.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reported 65,139 bird strikes for 2011–14, and the Federal Aviation Authority counted 177,269 wildlife strike reports on civil aircraft between 1990 and 2015, growing 38% in 7 years from 2009 to 2015. Birds accounted for 97%.
We must not get complacent!
I hope that ICAO, the FAA and other authorities are collecting the data on bird strikes in a comprehensive manner and thoroughly analysing it, so that airports with serious problems are identified, so that they can improve their countermeasures.
August 17, 2019
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Transport/Travel | Airbus, Boeing 737 MAX, Flying, Safety |
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I am going to Scotland for a couple of days and will be returning on Wednesday.
I have just booked a First Class Advance Ticket for £69.30
- I used my Senior Railcard.
- The train leaves at 19:36 and s the last direct train South.
- The train arrives in London at 01:05, which isn’t too late for me, as I can get a taxi home, for a reasonable fare.
- I can even get an all-night bus to the stop round the corner.
- I will be served complimentary snacks on the train.
Out of curiosity, I looked up easyJet
These were possible flights and prices, between Edinburgh and Gatwick Airports.
- 06:05 – 07:35 – 65.55
- 13:40 – 15:20 – £82.72
- 15:35 – 17:15 – £88.78
- 21:15 – 22:45 – £125.14
In addition, I would have to add about a tenner for getting to the Airports and perhaps ninety minutes before and after the flight.
So it looks to me, that my train ticket is better value, quicker and may get me home only an hour or so, later than the last flight, which will be twice the price.
August 17, 2019
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Transport/Travel | EasyJet, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport, Flying, Kings Cross Station, London, Trains |
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