Councillors have voted to push ahead with what will be the most significant dredging of an iconic quay in 25 years. Seagoing ...

Richard Daniel/BBC Jim Lawrence, a former Thames barge skipper, was one of the passengers that travelled up the river Along for the trip was Jim Lawrence, who started working on the Thames barges ...

The council and quay provide space for various fully rigged Thames sailing barges. There has been no significant dredging work in the main areas occupied by the barges since around 2000. The council ...

But Maldon District Council said a build up of mud was making it increasingly difficult for boats - including the iconic Thames barges - to pass "safely and effectively". The strategy and ...