She’s a little rusty, a little weathered, but if she could speak, she’d have a tale to tell. This is the Suncrest, an icon of London’s maritime history. Built in 1961, she was a powerful ship towage tug, one of the most powerful on the River Thames. For years, she toiled on the river, pulling massive ships up- and downstream, a loyal workhorse in the bustling port of London. She’s even lived through a few name changes. She started as SUN XXIII, then became SUNWIND, and finally, in 1985, she was christened Suncrest. A testament to her toughness, she’s the only remaining tug of her kind on the Thames. In 2020, though, a new chapter began for the mighty Suncrest. She was rescued from a life of uncertainty and taken to Trinity Buoy Wharf, a place where history and art come together. Now, she’s a living exhibit, a reminder of the days of old, a reminder of London’s powerful relationship with the water. The next time you see her, parked beside SS ROBIN, KNOCKER WHITE, VARLET, and DIANA, remember, she’s more than just a vessel. She’s a living history, whispering tales of a bygone era when the Thames dictated life in London.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service