Archive for February, 2010
The decline of eels in the River Thames
Reports by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) have indicated that the eel population of the River Thames has fallen by 97% in the last five years.
It is feared that the drop in numbers could have a dramatic affect on other forms of wildlife, such as birds and fish in the river’s fragile eco [...]
Posted: February 23rd, 2010 under News.
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What’s on? February
There are two really exciting shows this February in London that Thames Leisure boat hire always looks forward to.
Firstly, if you love weddings as much as we do, then The National Wedding Show is an absolute must. The three day event at London Earls Court from the 19th to 21st February will offer an amazing [...]
Posted: February 17th, 2010 under News.
Tags: boat, party, thames, wedding
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Is this art on the River Thames or junk?
Art, as we know, is subjective and our eyes are the true judge when deciding what simply looks good or bad. But when art appears conspicuously in the public domain, does subjectivity still come into it?
In recent years we’ve seen a number of high profile art installations protrude the UK’s landscape. In 1998, The Angel [...]
Posted: February 9th, 2010 under News.
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2010 – The Year of the Tiger
Chinese New Year is such a huge festival among Chinese communities in London and a whole host of cities around the world. Based on the lunar and solar calendars, the actual date of Chinese New Year varies, but always falls between late January and mid February.
This year, the National Maritime Museum (NMM) will be showing [...]
Posted: February 4th, 2010 under Boat parties.
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