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D.I.Y. boat

Not sure what to call it, it keeps floating, been there at least 19 years This is the only thing like this along the river in Richmond, it is strange how it is allowed considering it is illegal to spoil the view in any way in this area. I hope he comes back. He is a character, not a clone like too many people
Difficult to judge.
Difficult to judge.		 Old, no date.
Old, no date. 		Old, no date, possibly Autumn
Old, no date, possibly Autumn		 Possibly parts of his DIY boat system, old, no date
Possibly parts of his DIY boat system, old, no date		 Lots of bits, old, no date, I keep finding old photos
Lots of bits, old, no date, I keep finding old photos
Really well laid out, old, no date
Really well laid out, old, no date		 2025, the floating home has gone, it appears to be all stacked on the river bank
2025, the floating home has gone, it appears to be all stacked on the river bank		 2024
2024		 2022
2022		 2019
2019
2018
2018		 2017
2017		 2016
2016		 2015
2015		 Found another one dated 2013
Found another one dated 2013
2013
2013		 2010
2010		 2010 02 09
2010 02 09		 2009
2009		 2007
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2007		 2007
2007 		2005
2005		 2005
2005

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Tom Beech03-Jan-2025 20:54
I see 2003 for that report, but odd that the other link to the fire says 2010 and you have photos showing it was still there so must have been another DIY home, unless it was rebuilt very quickly. Interesting just the same.
John Cooper03-Jan-2025 20:17
Look at the date Tom, possibly his first mention in the press
Tom Beech03-Jan-2025 16:54
More than one DIY raft it seems;

River recluse's home is an eyesore say neighbours
7th February 2003
Richmond
By Robert Mayes
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AN ECCENTRIC recluse who has occupied a ramshackle raft on the river for the last 20 years, has come under fire from residents who say his growing empire of oil drums and tarpaulins is an eyesore.

Ian McCullogh's home-made houseboat has been moored on the Thames near Marble Hill Park for nearly 20 years.

He pays neither council tax nor mooring fees and spends much of his time looking after the ducks and birds that nest on smaller rafts around his boat.

Mr McCullogh has been criticised by campaigners as a blight to views of the river and a potential hazard to river users.
Tom Beech03-Jan-2025 16:44
Hmmm, possibly that is..
Tom Beech03-Jan-2025 16:42
Here is the reason;

https://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/news/5082786.Blaze_destroys_home_of_raft_man/
Tom Beech03-Jan-2025 16:38
Amazing....
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