Pattersonists’ Progress #3

By · February 1, 2009 at 17:32 pm · No comments · Miscellaneous · Report an error ·

Trinity Square Shortly after we last heard from them, our resolute neo-Pattersonists re-joined their original planned route at Limehouse and marched on through Wapping, steadfast in the face of blinding sunshine and swirling blizzards. As they approached Tower Bridge, it seems that the elements and growing fatigue were attempting to ruin their resolve, as indicated by their Twitter update, “One of our thighs is numb”. But our remaining explorers are made of stern stuff, and we’re pleased to report that just a few minutes ago they successfully reached their destination near Tower Hill, completing the Patterson Challenge in about 8 hours (by our reckoning). Congratulations to all involved! (Image / Dave)

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  • SallyB

    Gold stars all round.
    Pictures – we look forward to pictures.
    Hoorah for Londonist!

  • http://undefined Lindsey

    Nice work interpreting the chilly twitstream, Dave! We have much to report but in the meantime must thaw out, rest up and busily download photos. 15 miles, 8 hours, 4 seasons in one day probably – wow, we saw a lot of London! More soon.

  • Dave

    It was all very exciting, even observing from the ‘cyber-sidelines’. Bloody good work – can’t wait to see the report!

  • http://null paulcox

    ‘Twas a nice stroll. Worth it to prove to the Victorians that we still have what it takes, and to see Canary Wharf swallowed up into a blizzard. Also, great noodles. Thanks to everyone who came along for making it a memorable Sunday.

  • http://undefined Lindsey

    “stroll” haha

  • http://null AndrewS

    No DLR was involved in the making of this stroll either, despite being implied in earlier updates.

    There were so many people outside during my walk back from the pub. The snow was deep enough to sound nice and crunchy at each step as well.

  • http://undefined Dave

    Ah. My information was entirely based on Twitter, which did strongly suggest the use of that mode of transport following the temporary diversion… but it wasn’t always that straightforward to work out what was going on!

  • Lindsey

    DLR was longingly considered, post foot tunnel, but rejected in favour of a visit to the Great Eastern launch site and the full Thames Path trek. And thank heavens we did or we might not have got caught in that apocalyptic blizzard that swept from Canary Wharf to Wapping spectacularly wiping out blazing sunshine.

  • http://www.petegoodman.com Pete G

    Glad people enjoyed the noodles, i was a little worried about suggesting that!

    Great day all round, and some cool photos are emerging on the flickr pool

  • http://null AndrewS

    I found a picture of Trinity Church on Albany Street. This site shows pages 287-300 of Old and New London, and the picture of the church is on page 294.
    http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=45237

  • http://undefined Lindsey

    Nice work. I wonder if it’s the same building at all? Will use this in our write up. Cheers Andrew!

  • http://null paulcox

    The church at Redhill Street was formerly Christ Church, now St. George’s Antiochian Cathedral. Trinity Church (Holy Trinity Church Marylebone) is the John Soane church (now offices) across from Great Portland Street station. One photo from the walk is here.

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