River Thames | Description, Location, History, & Facts

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River Thames, ancient Tamesis or Tamesa, also called (in Oxford, England) River Isis, chief river of southern England. Some think a tributary, the River Churn, has a better claim to being the source; it rises near the village of Seven Springs (700 feet [213 metres] above …

River Thames - Wikipedia

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9 Major Sites Along London's River Thames | Guide London

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At 215 miles long and neatly dividing London between North and South, the River Thames is the silvery thread that provides …

BBC - London - History - The River Thames - the facts

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One of the most famous of these paintings is the Thames below Westminster. It depicts the river, Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament on a …

Facts about the River Thames & useful information

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Facts about the River Thames & useful information. It’s part of the longest river in England, it has 45 locks, is home to over 25 species of fish, boasts three areas of outstanding natural beauty and it’s the only river in …

What is The River Thames Famous For? - London

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The Thames River is famous for harbouring too many landmarks in London history of royal palaces, government buildings, trading houses, bridges, tunnels, market squares, and bridges. The River …

10 Interesting facts about the River Thames

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The Thames Barrie r, built in 1982, is London principal defence against flooding in the event of exceptionally high tidal surges. It is the second largest flood barrier in the world, after Oosterscheldekering …

11 Must-See London Landmarks Along The River …

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The River Thames runs through the heart of London, England. Famous landmarks on both sides of the river can be viewed via sightseeing bus or on foot, but seeing them from the river itself provides a unique …

The lost treasures of London’s River Thames - BBC Travel

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The river of a thousand secrets. The Thames is one of the greatest and largest archaeological sites in the world, and the entire history of Britain can be told from …

The Isis - Wikipedia

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The Isis, like much of the Thames, has long been popular among anglers for its freshwater fish, including trout and crayfish. The Oxford region is home to several angling clubs. W. …