Tag Archives: Thames Ironworks

Tummy trouble

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Gary

Just to set the record straight. An over indulgence in Easter eggs was not the cause of Mirinda’s upset stomach. It was more likely caused by Savoy sweets and Royal China takeaway. Either singularly or combined. Whatever the cause, Mirinda … Continue reading →

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At the library

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Gary

As I explained to Nick at Work, I am presently about 85% certain that I’ll write a book about the Thames Ironworks and Ship Building Company. After all, I’ve already researched a lot of it and finding the human angle … Continue reading →

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Remembering George

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Gary

Last week, at work, I was faced with one of those records where the information is so scant, it barely exists. In fact the only information I had to go on was the name of the ship model (Vasco de … Continue reading →

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On the Thames

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Gary

I finished my short essay on the Thames Iron Works today. I spent about an hour in the library, looking up a few final bits of information, before finishing it off and sending it to Nick (at work). He said … Continue reading →

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Collisions in Switzerland

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Gary

I had a great day at work yesterday. Most of it was spent researching the Thames Ironworks, which is where the information came from for yesterday’s post about Chuck Mare. Thames Ironworks is a bit of a problem because it … Continue reading →

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