Pharaoh's Island Ferry
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Pharaoh's Island Ferry by Colin Smith as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Colin Smith Taken: 4 Jan 2008
The islanders must leave their cars on the north bank of the Thames and take to water when they head for home. Visitors ring this bell to attract the ferryman.