There was a frosty start to the day as we walked out through the Abbey Gardens past Trendell’s Folly.

The clear air and low sun made for a dazzling view across the River Thames.

The water sprinklers are fenced off, and the blue matting removed, for an out of season overhaul.

At 9 am there were a number of dog walkers, some joggers, a family feeding the ducks, and another young family in the play area – enjoying it all to themselves. There are probably crowds there this afternoon.