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Riverside shot at Richmond showing many boats and punts.

Unknown photographer, Jul 1924

Location: Richmond, TW9

Image no: 4216

Inventory no: 2005/2526

Your memories:   Photo probably taken from Richmond Bridge looking upstream. The large vessel in the centre ground is one of the steam powered ........ Read more »

20th Century London caption: People promenade along the riverside at Richmond on a hot summer's day, some shading themselves with parasols. Others are embarking or cruising in boats and punts. Punting is a traditional Thames sport, and can be a soothing way to travel. There are many boats on the river, and others moored along the banks waiting for customers.

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