Unlike the Coast2Coast where we carried packed lunches due to the lack of pubs along the trail, we had lots of options along the way. We opted to cross to the more urban north shore at Hammersmith Bridge, which was opened in 1887 and was undergoing a massive renovation.
After carrying 20,000 cars and 1,800 buses daily for so many years, it was no longer safe for vehicular traffic. Most interesting, as we were taking photos, a Transport for London employee explained that the IRA had tried to blow up the bridge three times over the years: the first attempt was in 1939, again in 1996, and then one span was actually seriously damaged in 2000.
Along the way to the pub where we had lunch, we spotted this head in a window...
...this dog protecting his balcony...
...and the perfect house for Kent.
The previous night I had found this wolf mask on the street and decided it would be my mascot for the weekend.
Rather than crossing back on the Hammersmith Bridge, we walked along the north shore before crossing back at the next bridge.
Along the way, we spotted this metallic lady...
...the former Harrods Furniture Depository, built in 1914 and converted to townhouses in 2000...
...and this sign prohibiting steaming dog poo that made me laugh.
Our last section on the north shore was walking through the lovely Bishop’s Park in Fulham, dating back to 1893.
As soon as we crossed the Putney Bridge, we came upon St Mary’s Church, an Anglican church with a 15th-century tower.
Inside was very modern, most likely because a 1973 arson attack left the church mostly gutted. The attached café was very cozy and made delicious brownies.
We weren’t great at taking group selfies, but occasionally I’d take a reflection shot.
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