Home page > Walks photos <		southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Purton and Sharpness 28 August 2007 In warm but overcast weather thirteen walkers turned up for Ann's walk starting from Purton. ..
		We gather in the car park where Ann is waiting .
		We set off past Purton Church .
		We head towards the only hill, can we call this a hill? .
		We pause at the top for Ann to impart some interesting facts .
		Heading off again, fortunately not through the maize .
		Not a Pelican crossing but a cow crossing .
		We are lucky, walking alongside maize again .
		Two Gentlemen hold down the barbed wire for us .
		Heading towards Sharpness Docks .
		We pause for a drink of water and are joined by some horses .
		Ann and Caroline putting their best foot forward ..
		At Sharpness Docks .
Ann explains the reason for the monument .
Monument to boys (Aged 15 to 17) from Training Ship Vindicatrix (1939 to 1967) , some lost their lives during the War. .
Approaching the Severn Area Rescue site .
	Coffee Stop - Ambulance ready if needed .
	River Severn .
	A plaque to T.S.Vindicatrix .
	Severn sand banks .
	On Canal Towpath approaching remains of Severn Railway Bridge .
	On the banks of the Severn the remains of a concrete barge is visible .
	Very near Car Park at end of Walk .
	Return to Car Park at Purton, thanks due to Ann for a lovely walk .
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	Photos and captions thanks to Bernard
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