Ahoy there, fellow mariners and lovers of the grand River Thames! I’m Cap’n Barney Nautical – your guide through the treasures of our beloved river. As the tides of time ebb and flow, so do the memories and artefacts of our great Thames.
In my days, the river was more than a mere body of water; it was a bustling artery, a lifeline of trade and tales. The barges, like mine, would glide gracefully under the London skies, laden with goods and echoing with the songs of the riverfolk.
Now, as you navigate through this trove of antiquities, each piece tells a story, a whisper from the past. You’ll find remnants of an era when the river was a bustling thoroughfare: ship wheels that steered through foggy mornings, compasses that guided us under starlit nights, and lanterns that illuminated our paths through the darkest waters.
These artefacts, they’re not just objects; they’re pieces of history, fragments of a time when the Thames was the heart and soul of London. As you peruse these items, imagine the tales they could tell – of storms braved, sunsets witnessed, and the unbreakable spirit of the rivermen.
So, welcome aboard, fellow enthusiasts! May your journey through these pages be as rich and as full of discovery as the mighty Thames itself.
- Maritime antiques – Wheels, Ship’s telegraphs and more maritime themed antiques.
- Ephemera (Guide books, prints, articles) – Old tickets, posters, books, prints and more
- Thames Postcards
- Old Thames Maps – Vintage maps charting Old Father Thames.
- Port of London Authority (PLA) collectibles – a vital organisation in supervising navigation on the Thames
- Thames Tug collectibles – The workhorses of the river!
- 35mm Photo Slides – Retro photos of the Thames on 35 mm photo slides. Fire up the projector and enjoy!
- Thames Barge collectibles – Prints, postcards, cups, tickets and more from the world of Thames sailing barges.
- Ship’s Telegraphs – Find old Ship’s Telegraphs, also known as a chadburn.