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My Year 8s were at the toppled tree in Beckenham Place Park measuring the river back in April. Conclusions from the day was that the river only met part of Bradshaw's model and the highlight of the day was a dead rat.
Lucy | 11.07.23 - 7:32 a.m. | #
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If my memory serves me correctly the other iconic place along your river journey, close to Peter Pan's Park, was the Robertson's jam factory (with a prominent now frowned upon image on the facade) where I think is now the Homebase car park.
Rob Gullen | 11.07.23 - 7:44 a.m. | #
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Ravensbourne also has a university named for it, although that institution has long since decamped to Greenwich Peninsula (if it was ever local in the first place).
THC | 11.07.23 - 8:02 a.m. | #
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In the late 1960s after a wet weekend I encountered on my way to school a massive flooded area centred on Westmoreland Road and its junction with Hayes Road. The Ravensbourne had flooded in a spectacular way.
I have never known it happen since despite, at one point in my life, living close by so the flood prevention works that took place must have been effective.
I think this is often the reality. We can have nice visible rivers or we can have flood-free housing.
Pedantic of Purley | 11.07.23 - 8:07 a.m. | #
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Great childhood memories of the motor boats on the pond at Peter Pan's and, as mentioned by Rob, the illuminated Robertson's factory sign was a familiar landmark on long bus journeys into SE London.
Waterhouse | 11.07.23 - 8:26 a.m. | #
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I thought south London was unkind to the Wandle, but it's treated pretty well compared to the upper reaches of the Ravensbourne. I'm not sure if that's by historical accident, or if the Wandle's greater flow has something to do with it. Possibly because it was used for industry in the 19th century it was never covered and culverted so much?
Chz | 11.07.23 - 8:45 a.m. | #
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I live in Ravensbourne Gardens, but in a completely different part of London and nowhere near any Ravensbourne. I sometimes wonder how my road got its name.
Alan S | 11.07.23 - 9:01 a.m. | #
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Fascinating, as ever. The interjections in tiny font are difficult to read.
Richard Morris | 11.07.23 - 9:18 a.m. | #
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I crossed that bridge at the confluence a few times, but never consciously registered that two rivers were joining there! Guess it's because attention is drawn to the traffic on the bridge when you're cycling.
THC, remember yesterday's mention of Bromley College at The Rookery? That's were Ravensbourne College (now University) used to be.
commonliner | 11.07.23 - 10:06 a.m. | #
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Fascinating, but this is another walk of yours I'm not tempted to copy!
Mikey C | 11.07.23 - 10:48 a.m. | #
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I sometimes think this feature should be called Unloved Rivers of London!
And just how unloved often becomes obvious when passing from one borough to the next!
Cornish Cockney | 11.07.23 - 4:46 p.m. | #
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I feel there's a book here.
Julian | 11.07.23 - 7:26 p.m. | #
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Echoing another commenter, I've walked past the confluence countless, countless times over more than a decade and yet it's never registered that two rivers meet there. What an absolute moron I feel right now.
A G | 11.07.23 - 9:55 p.m. | #
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Next time you're there look out for the huge metal signs in the grass that say 'River Pool' by one and 'River Ravensbourne' by the other :)
diamond geezer | Homepage | 11.07.23 - 10:00 p.m. | #
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