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Leon Gower

Leon remembers when a whale died in the river

More video clips from The Riverside

• Frank explains the importance of the river to Gravesend
• Liz talks about her family who worked on the river and the Regatta
• Sharon talks about boat trips on the river and how the regatta was always a family occasion
• James remembers the floods of 1953
• Joyce talks about picnics at the lighthouse and skating on the canal
• Ken used to catch the ferry to Tilbury and then a train to Fenchurch St to get to work

More audio clips from The Riverside

• Colin remembers how busy the river used to be
• Ben remembers taking a guided tour on the river

More text interviews from The Riverside

• Rita shares her memories of the prom