Up the river

A journey from Cowes to Newport in 2003

Page 2 - From East Cowes to Island Harbour

Coles yard East Cowes marina Medina Wharf
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.
Kingston Wharf Opposite Medham Lake, Whippingham church A serene scene of yachts on swinging moorings
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.
Saro Works The Folly Inn Island Harbour
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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8 August 2005