Upper Thames, Bablock Hythe, the last of the old Thames ferries before 1912

This photo by Henry W. Taunt, taken before 1912, depicts "Upper Thames, Bablock Hythe, the last of the old Thames ferries." It shows the last remaining Thames ferry at Bablock Hythe, a historical site mentioned in Sir Walter Scott's novel "Kenilworth". Taunt, a noted photographer, captures the rural landscape of the Thames river with a focus on the ferry, a significant landmark of the area. The photo, measuring 77 mm by 131 mm, showcases the serene beauty of the Thames river and the ferry that transported people for centuries.