Ironmonger Row is a Grade II listed Beaux arts swimming pool, public baths and Turkish Baths near Old Street in east London. Built in 1931 by public baths specialists AWS & KMB Cross , it was extended in 1938 to include Turkish Baths.
Turkish baths are closely related to ancient Greek and Roman baths: a hot steam room, a series of warm dry rooms and an icy plunge pool.
The baths closed today 21 May 2010 for two years for refurbishment and will reopen as a Spa - which sounds ominous.
It was a refuge from the world, underground and often quiet. I found it a good place for mind wandering.
St Pancras Lock, London
Tuesday 1.30 pm
water in weir, narrowboat engine, fishing line landing on water, birds, conversation, trains
Tuesday 27 April 2010
Right next to St Pancras international station - the trains pass overhead. Not silent but can be unexpectedly quiet
St Pancras Cruising Club: http://www.stpancrascc.co.uk/
Regents Canal (by Islington tunnel), London
Wednesday 1 pm
moorhens, traffic
27 April 2010
Horses are recorded being used to pull canal boats up to 1956.
Bats are common on the canal but are affected by the lighting from new developments
Beverley Brook from Bishops Park
Tuesday 10 am
water lapping, oar in water, birds, traffic (quiet)
27 April 2010
Beverley Brook is a stream that runs from Richmond Park before entering the River Thames near Putney Bridge. The name may come from Beaver’s Ley, a place where beavers live.
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