River Thames - Wikipedia
WEBThe River Thames (/ t ɛ m z / ⓘ TEMZ), known alternatively in parts as the River Isis, is a river that flows through southern England including London. At 215 miles (346 km), it is the longest river entirely in England and the second-longest in …
River Thames | History, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMay 1, 2024 · River Thames, chief river of southern England. Rising in the Cotswold Hills , its basin covers an area of approximately 5,500 square miles (14,250 square km). The traditional source at Thames Head, which is dry for much of the year, is marked by a stone in a field 356 feet (108.5 metres) above sea level and 3 miles (5 km) southwest of the …
River Thames - WorldAtlas
WEBSep 20, 2021 · The River Thames is a 346 km river that flows through southern England, starting from Thames Head in Cotswold Hills, Gloucestershire County. It is the longest river in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom right after the River Severn.
The Long and Winding History of the Thames | Smithsonian
WEBAt 215 miles, from the Cotswold Hills to the North Sea, the Thames is England’s longest river, and mile for mile has witnessed more than its share of epochal events. Julius Caesar crossed the...
From ‘biologically dead’ to chart-toppingly clean: how the Thames …
WEBPublished: April 21, 2022 6:56am EDT. X (Twitter) It might surprise you to know that the River Thames is considered one of the world’s cleanest rivers running through a city. What’s even more...
River Thames summary | Britannica
WEBRiver Thames, ancient Tamesis, Principal river of England. It rises in the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire and winds 205 mi (330 km) eastward across south-central England into a great estuary, through which it empties into the North Sea. It …
River Thames - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBMap of the River Thames. The River Thames is a large river in England. It goes through London, the capital city of the United Kingdom. The Thames is 346 kilometres (235 statute miles) long.
The lost treasures of London’s River Thames - BBC
WEBJul 29, 2020 · The famous river with 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 items found on the...
River Thames - Wikiwand
WEBThe River Thames, known alternatively in parts as the River Isis, is a river that flows through southern England including London. At 215 miles (346 km), it is the longest river entirely in England and the second-longest in the United Kingdom, after the River Severn.
River Thames - visitlondon.com
WEBLondon's river Thames is famous for landmarks such as Tower Bridge, the London Eye and Shakespeare's Globe. Take a river cruise all the way to the Thames Barrier or drift back from Hampton Court Palace. Enjoy a meal at a Thames riverside restaurant or race up the river on a speedboat.
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