Topic: London Comparison

[Bryan]

I'll be spending most of this summer working in London on yet another Mercury Mine.  That's London, Oregon, not the other one across the pond.  Since we have so many Filmwasters in the other London I thought I would share some photos to highlight some of the similarities between the two Londons.  London Oregon is an unincorporated community located on the Coast Fork of the Willamette River, 12 miles (20 Kilometers) South of Cottage Grove, Oregon.  I guess you could say the Coast Fork of the Willamette River is their River Thames.  This area has been populated since at least the mid 1800's supporting the logging, mining and farming in the area. 

I shot the following photos using a Leica IIIf with a Summaron 3.5cm f/3.5 lens.  The film is expired Kodak Panatomic-X developed in Beer. 

The other London has several famous old churches, this London has one church and it is old by Oregon standards.  The Church at London was established in 1857 and was built in 1898.  I don't know where they held services for 41 years before they built the church, maybe in a barn. 
The Curch at London by Bryan Chernick, on Flickr


This old bridge is falling down.  If you tried to drive across it you would probably end up in the Coast Fork of the Willamette River, not the Thames.  They do have a few other bridges that are in much better condition. 
London Bridge by Bryan Chernick, on Flickr

I'm sure this was a mans castle at some point in time.  Now this old double wide mobile home is in ruins like some of the old castles around the other London.  By the way, it is for sale if anyone wants to own a castle in London. 
Double Wide Ruins by Bryan Chernick, on Flickr

The other London has the Royal Mews, this London has an old swayback and a barn.  That royal chariot behind the horse is the bed of an old pickup truck that has been converted into a tow trailer.  She's a very friendly horse by the way, she came running up to have her picture taken as soon as she saw me.
London Swayback by Bryan Chernick, on Flickr

Before you start packing your bags to come visit this London I must warn you that other than a few cows and some more barns there's not much else to see here.  There's no Pubs, restaurants, Museums...  I could spend all day listing the things this London doesn't have.  Feel free to share your pictures of the other London for comparison. 

[Pete_R]

This old bridge is falling down.

We have a song about that...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Bridge_Is_Falling_Down

[EarlJam]

Cottage Grove is a lovely little town, if you have time to explore while you're in the area. The area's known for covered bridges and was the location for Buster Keaton's The General. Re pubs, there are a couple of options:

Brewstation is a small pub downtown, next to the feed store. It's what you'd expect from a neighborhood bar, low-key and comfortable. http://www.coastforkfeed.com/

Alesong Brewery is a little bit more of a drive, in wine country north of Cottage Grove. Haven't been there yet, but other family members have been several times and like the atmosphere and beers. https://www.alesongbrewing.com/

[Francois]

We also happen to have a London in Ontario... never been there as it's quite a drive from here.
It's also much further away than Cornwall...

[Bryan]

Cottage Grove is a lovely little town, if you have time to explore while you're in the area. The area's known for covered bridges and was the location for Buster Keaton's The General. Re pubs, there are a couple of options:

Brewstation is a small pub downtown, next to the feed store. It's what you'd expect from a neighborhood bar, low-key and comfortable. http://www.coastforkfeed.com/

Alesong Brewery is a little bit more of a drive, in wine country north of Cottage Grove. Haven't been there yet, but other family members have been several times and like the atmosphere and beers. https://www.alesongbrewing.com/

Portions of the Stand By Me were also filmed in Cottage Grove.  Yesterday I went out to one of the railroad trestles that was in the movie.  Not the one the train chased them off but one of the others.  The tracks that they were walking along have been turned into a biking/walking path through town and out into the country were they filmed several scenes. 

Parts of Animal House were also filmed there.  The parade scene at the end was shot on Main Street. 

I'm staying at a hotel in Cottage Grove so I'm sure I'll end up at the Brewstation. 

[Bryan]

This old bridge is falling down.

We have a song about that...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Bridge_Is_Falling_Down

That's a popular children's song over here as well.

[Bryan]

We also happen to have a London in Ontario... never been there as it's quite a drive from here.
It's also much further away than Cornwall...

A quick google search shows there's at least 10 other London's in the U.S.

[Francois]

I always find it funny when you see a seemingly an out of place city name on a sign. 

[John Robison]

  “Submitted for your consideration. A nondescript little town in Oregon.”
Sorry, just could not resist. Reading your description I  could hear Rod Serling’s voice in my head.
On another note, sure shows one does not have to go to exotic places to find interesting photos.