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Up the RiverA journey from up the River Medina from Cowes to Newport in 2003
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| Cowes Marina, showing the offices and what has recently been converted into the events centre | The well know union jack doors to the former British Hovercraft factory. Part of this is now used by Ellen MacArthurs team | Shepherds Wharf, now undergoing redevelopment (mainly to housing) |
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| The historic Clare Lallow boat shed (known as the Gridiron shed) | A view looking south showing Thetis Wharf, the floating bridge and Souters (hammerhead) Crane | Cowes floating bridge, west side looking north. |
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| The hammerhead crane in Souters yard. Souters have now closed and the area is under threat of redevelopment. | The GKN compositing plant, East Cowes | UK Sailing Academy |
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| What used to be Coles yard, showing the entrance to the dry dock. | East Cowes marina showing the new housing and the Lifeboat pub (named because the RLNI have a factory on site). | Medina Wharf, used mainly for aggregate with the grain silos. |
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| Kingston Wharf showing the power station. | Opposite Medham Lake, Whippingham church may just be seen in the centre. | A serene scene of yachts on swinging moorings on near the Folly. The yellow in the field is rape seed. |
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| The old, and rotting Saro Works next to the Folly. | The Folly Inn | Island Harbour, showing the lock and the rotting ferry PS Ryde. |
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| Cement Mills, formerly used for making cement, then storage. Now, I believe, demolished | Vestas works near Newport. Wind turbines are made here and shipped out up the river. | Medina Valley centre, training centre for outdoor activities. |
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| Newport Rowing Club. | The entrance to Newport Harbour. | The only remaining crane at Newport Harbour. |
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| Newport harbour looking south. | Odessa shipyard, Newport. | Newport harbour around the 1900's (not taken by me!) |
The pictures and text were added in 2003. They have not been updated.
15 June 2010