Watch the Birdie - # 09/76

Enjoying first sunny week-end of Summer down by the White Cross Inn, Richmond Riverside.

All nicely in step - # 360

Saturday, Richmond Riverside, near the White Cross.

Camera: Olympus C7070 WZ

Calmer waters - # 292

We're still on the theme of "looking at things from a different angle" (it's a bit strained, I know; but this City Daily Photo thing is a tough task, especially when you are desperately trying to adapt a shrinking archive until you can get out to take a whole new series).

Here's a "less photographed view" of the excellent White Cross Inn seen from the Twickenham side looking through the arch of Richmond Bridge. Most people congregate around the White Cross and the other establishments along the Richmond bank.

It's a calm and soothing riverside scene. Compare it with my shot taken last March showing the river ripping through the arches of the bridge.

http://richmonduponthamesdailyphoto.blogspot.com/2007/03/tidal-rip-45.html

Innovative and positive business solutions for difficult seasonal problems - # 105

The week end's coming up, so there's an opportunity to invite my readers to enjoy a virtual pint of Young's bitter with me in the White Cross. Young's is a very old, family owned, London brewery with a fine reputation. The woolly ram is company's ancient sign.

But first, look closely at the enlarged photo, and notice how high the door is. The river often floods over the bank at high tide. Instead of deciding that this would ruin business, the builders decided to raise the doorway. The pub is well worth a visit. (I'm sorry about the building work on the paving.....you'll find much better photos elsewhere).