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The Royal Iris, Woolwich

29 Monday Jun 2020

Posted by Neil Clasper in Diversions, Down by the river

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Every couple of years I seem to find myself at Thames-Side Studios in Woolwich with a few minutes to kill (today visiting a man to see about getting a guitar pickup changed in my Gretsch). The Royal Iris – former Mersey Ferry and venue for early Beatles shows – has looked close to sinking for a long time now, and I can’t believe she’s for this world much longer.

Chart the decline of the Royal Iris through past posts here:

  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2015
  • 2014

Down by the river: The Thames Barrier and ‘Royal Iris’ – September 2018

16 Sunday Sep 2018

Posted by Neil Clasper in Down by the river, Photography

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The Thames Barrier and Royal Iris

Viewed from the top of the ramp leading the Thames Path up the relatively new ‘missing link‘ east of Thames Side Studios on the Woolwich-Charlton border, the Thames Barrier and the former Mersey ferry ‘Royal Iris’. The latter, which has featured here before, looks a little sadder each year. I saw a rumour on Twitter that it is likely to be cut up soon, but haven’t been able to confirm it – if you know better, get in touch!

Print sale: Royal Iris, Woolwich

22 Wednesday Feb 2017

Posted by Neil Clasper in Photo Print Sales, Photography

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Now available: print of the Royal Iris boat – formerly a Mersey Ferry (on which the Beatles are said to have played pre-Beatlemania), now mouldering on the Thames, moored up by Woolwich, fate uncertain.

Prints available in 3 sizes, all on quality, archival paper. Order here and use ‘BLOGREADER’ in the discount code for 15% off before the end of February.

 

The Royal Iris, Woolwich

17 Monday Nov 2014

Posted by Neil Clasper in London, Photography

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The former Mersey Ferry MV Royal Iris, moored on the Thames next to Second Floor Studios & Arts on the Woolwich/Charlton borders. There’s a group hoping to ‘Save the Royal Iris‘ and return her to the Mersey; I wish them luck, but it’s difficult to be optimistic looking at her current state.

Sofa on the Royal Iris

15 Sunday May 2011

Posted by Neil Clasper in London, Photography

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Sofa on the Royal Iris, originally uploaded by neilclasper.

A somewhat knackered boat moored by Thames between the Barrier and Woolwich Ferrier. Taken on a visit to Second Floor Studios’ open day.

Royal Iris and the Thames Barrier

14 Saturday May 2011

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Royal Iris and the Thames Barrier, originally uploaded by neilclasper.

Taken on a vist to Second Floor Studios’ open day.

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