The Creek is a freshwater, tidal tributary of the Thames, fed by the Ravensbourne river.
The creek begins to widen at this middle stretch, but the tide rises higher. The water often crosses sideways across the creek creating another curve in the bend of the water. Good reflections.
The vegetation of the creek is split into 3 "levels". The Upper creek has angelica archangelica, hemlock dropwort, water figwort and gypsywort. The Middle creek has dock, water starwort and English scurvy grass. The Lower creek has water pepper and water starwort.
A yellow-green algae covers the grey-brown mud, with black leaves (anaerobic decomposition) lacquered on the top. Mumford & Son's Wharf, an old flour mill, has a specific brick pattern. The rectangular structure over the bridge enables the railway bridge to be lifted (installed in 1968, although it was never used - but is listed).
The creek shows a variety of "walls" - concrete, bricks, timber dating back to the original dock-building era. The graffiti adds a bit of colour. The walk was also brightened by Nick's laughter.
Sketches from along the creek: a) the gasworks b) the coal shed c) the middle stretch.
The creek begins to widen at this middle stretch, but the tide rises higher. The water often crosses sideways across the creek creating another curve in the bend of the water. Good reflections.
The vegetation of the creek is split into 3 "levels". The Upper creek has angelica archangelica, hemlock dropwort, water figwort and gypsywort. The Middle creek has dock, water starwort and English scurvy grass. The Lower creek has water pepper and water starwort.
A yellow-green algae covers the grey-brown mud, with black leaves (anaerobic decomposition) lacquered on the top. Mumford & Son's Wharf, an old flour mill, has a specific brick pattern. The rectangular structure over the bridge enables the railway bridge to be lifted (installed in 1968, although it was never used - but is listed).
The creek shows a variety of "walls" - concrete, bricks, timber dating back to the original dock-building era. The graffiti adds a bit of colour. The walk was also brightened by Nick's laughter.
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