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The Daily Cog

An illustrated journal of small days

Friday 24th July 2026

A serene towpath lined with lush greenery, featuring two women strolling side by side, with the tranquil river reflecting the afternoon sun in the background.
A serene towpath lined with lush greenery, featuring two women strolling side by side, with the tranquil river reflecting the afternoon sun in the background.

Kew to Richmond

Mary and I had a great walk down the towpath from Kew to Richmond.

Recorded at 22:49

A serene landscape featuring a lush green park with a grand observatory amid the trees, under a wide sky marking the meridian line.
A serene landscape featuring a lush green park with a grand observatory amid the trees, under a wide sky marking the meridian line.

The Kings Observatory in Old Deer Park

We went past the meridian and the Kings Observatory in Old Deer park.

Recorded at 22:52

A tranquil riverside scene depicting a low-water Richmond Lock with boats resting on the exposed riverbed and lush greenery surrounding the banks.
A tranquil riverside scene depicting a low-water Richmond Lock with boats resting on the exposed riverbed and lush greenery surrounding the banks.

Richmond Lock

And we went past Richmond Lock. The water was low.

Recorded at 22:55