A London Park "Showboard" -- Barking's Own "showboat," the "Phoenix," off on a trip round the lake. Local kiddies at Barking, Essex, don't need to go far for a ride in a "paddle-steamer." The local Council have installed a small steamer on Barking Park lake, and for 3d. the kiddies are taken for a ride round the lake. The vessel has been made out of a converted assault-craft, and has tiny engine to revolve the Heath-Robinish Paddles at the rear. August 7, 1947. (Photo by Fox).