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The River Thames (i/tɛmz/ TEMZ) is a river that flows through southern England. It is the longest river entirely in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom, after the River Severn. While it is best known for flowing through London, the river also flows alongside other towns and cities, including Oxford, Reading, Henley-on-Thames and Windsor.
The river gives its name to three informal areas: the Thames Valley, a region of England around the river between Oxford and West London; the Thames Gateway; and the greatly overlapping Thames Estuary around the tidal Thames to the east of London and including the waterway itself. Thames Valley Police is a formal body that takes its name from the river, covering three counties.
In an alternative name, derived from its long tidal reach up to Teddington Lock in south west London, the lower reaches of the river are called the Tideway. The section of the river running through Oxford is traditionally called the Isis.
The administrative powers of the Thames Conservancy have been taken on with modifications by the Environment Agency and, in respect of the Tideway part of the river, such powers are split between the agency and the Port of London Authority.
London was built on the Thames and this cruise gives a sense of the city that was once capital of the world's greatest empire. The journey reveals centuries of history and tradition: the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, one of the first churches built after the 17th century Great Fire, Billingsgate Fish Market, and the infamous Tower of London. Starting near Westminster we pass under ten bridges, including the Millennium Bridge and the magnificent Tower Bridge, built in 1894. At journey's end we taste our way through the Vinopolis Wine Museum and explore Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. For more information visit www.ontopoftheworld.net and check out Journeys through the British Isles, episode #7.
Mudlarking by Bankside on the Thames. Experimenting with detecting the high beach instead of the low waterline throws up some interesting finds. Climbing a thames ladder proves hair raising. You can see more of Zoia Skoropadenko's paintings at http://www.zoiaskoropadenko.com/
The Thames Barrier is the world's second-largest movable flood barrier (after the Oosterscheldekering in the Netherlands) and is located downstream of central London, United Kingdom. Operational since 1982, its purpose is to prevent the floodplain of all but the easternmost boroughs of Greater London from being flooded by exceptionally high tides and storm surges moving up from the North Sea. When needed, it is closed (raised) during high tide; at low tide it can be opened to enhance the river's flow towards the sea. Built approximately 3 km due east of the Isle of Dogs, its northern bank is in Silvertown in the London Borough of Newham and its southern bank is in the New Charlton area of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The report of Sir Hermann Bondi on the North Sea flood of 1953 affec...
Colour on the Thames (1935). Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetotheBFI (This is a higher-quality version of one of BFIFilms' most popular titles) This film is tricky to describe: is it a boat study, a film-poem, an experiment, a picture postcard? One thing is certain: it's a rare colour snapshot of the Thames and London in the 1930s - and it looks quite magical. Its artistic qualities may look a bit old-fashioned to us today; the slow pace, orchestral music and moody colours definitely belong to a bygone era, strikingly peaceful and undemanding. Yet colour film was still a novelty for audiences in 1935, and the photography (using the new Gasparcolor system) succeeds in accentuating the sharp contrast between the vivid green banks of the countryside and the drab tones of the industrial ...
It may look like a load of mud and rocks, but the banks of the River Thames offer a unique insight into London’s history. The Thames Discovery Programme is a community group run by the Museum of London Archaeology. It has been set up to let city dwellers discover more about what they call “London's Lost Waterways”. This week the group has been exploring the bankside next to Shakespeare’s Globe.
This video impression is part of the reports about the River Thames in the online magazine Travelling along Rivers (www.travelling-along-rivers.com).
London, 21 September 2001. In the murky waters of the Thames, a passer-by discovers the lifeless body of a 5-year old African child. Its the arms, legs and head have been removed. For Scotland Yard, this discovery sparked the most intensive and most unusual murder investigation ever conducted. Information from a unique police unit, specialising in occult crimes, lead investigators to deduce that the boy had been sacrificed in a ritual murder of a type which, up to this, had been practised predominantly in southern Africa. These mysterious "muti" murders are an extreme form of occult belief: the body parts or blood of a killed person are ingested as a "muti medicine", in order to grant another person health, power, wealth or strength. We follow Scotland Yard’s investigation and investigate ...
This Channel 4 produced a documentary examines the details of the Torso in the Thames case, in which Richard advises the police and press.
The official Smith & Burrows video for "When The Thames Froze" from the upcoming Christmas album ‘Funny Looking Angels’, out Nov 28. You can pre-order the album now: Amazon -- http://www.smarturl.it/fla iTunes -- http://smarturl.it/funnylookingangels HMV -- http://bit.ly/rYPhF5 Play -- http://bit.ly/tXPVk8 FNAC - http://bit.ly/ttS6TQ http://smithandburrows.com http://facebook.com/smithandburrows http://twitter.com/smithandburrows
Song : Hero Hero Artist : The Thames Label : Wake It Up พิทักษ์ชัย ทบลง (เคน) | vocal,guitar ณัฐพงษ์ สุทธิวงศ์กร (ทัด) | drum ขอขอบคุณ - EX-SYS STUDIO - Krittacha Arnanteerakul (Producer) - Patcharapon Intarachatorn (Bass Backup) - Anawat. Khoeysoongnoen (Record) Actor - Ailada Thongkote - Tanapon Kongthai Production | Black Cock Studio - Phalat Peerawathitiwong - Itthiphan Seephong - เนื้อร้อง - ฉันแอบหลงรักเธอมานานแล้ว คิดถึงเธอมานานเเล้ว ฝันถึงเธอทุกคืน..วัน เธออาจเห็นฉันเป็นคนร้าย ที่จ้องคอยจะทำร้าย ขัดขวางไม่ให้เธอ พบใคร จงมองตาฉันให้ลึกลงไปข้างใน จะมีใครที่ดีไปกว่าฉัน .... ฉันนี้แหละสุดหล่อในหัวใจของเธอ ฉันนี้แหละผู้ดูเเลหัวใจขอเธอ ฉันนี้แหละ Hero ที่จะคอยปกป้องเธอ แหละจะคอยอยู่เคียงข้างเธอ ตลอดไป (แหละจะคอยดูแลรักเธอตลอดไป) อย่ามองโลกเป็นสิ่งที่ส...
During my visit to London ,Sightseeing tour along the river Thames by City Cruises.From Westminster pier to Greenwich through London Eye and Tower (Heading East).
This video impression is part of the reports about the River Thames in the online magazine Travelling along Rivers (www.travelling-along-rivers.com).
London is a city brought to life by its people and the unique and fascinating stories they have to tell. Watch and share their stories now! From speed boat rides to leisurely day trips or formal evening cruises, The River Thames can offer every type of water-based adventure. Watch and share Pier Manager Alex's London Story as he proudly tells of his family heritage working on London's waterways. Let him take you on a journey along the river from Westminster to Greenwich Pier, showcasing this unique perspective of the Capital's top tourist attractions.
Follow me on Instagram for daily London Photos and Videos: https://www.instagram.com/denizz_korkmazz/ Sightseeing cruises Tower pier A 45-minute circular tour to Westminster and back. From our open deck you can enjoy fantastic views of London's top landmarks including Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, Houses of Parliament, London Eye and many more. City Cruises Phone: 020 7740 0400 Website: citycruises.com London Eye pier This 40-minute circular sightseeing cruise travels between the Houses of Parliament and Tower Bridge with live commentary in English and audio commentary in several other languages. A hearing loop system is available. Both decks are accessible for wheelchair users. Daily, suitable in all weather. Book online to get a discount. London Eye River Cruise Phone: 0870 500 0600 W...
Join Sonia Gil for a beautiful sunset walk by the River Thames. Check out London's South Bank, where British hotties chill out, skate punks show off their moves, and the London Eye ferris wheel towers over all.
Welcome to my guide to London. In this video I take you for a walk along the River Thames where we see some very cool things going on and we also learn some super useful English. In this video I teach you guys about a really common bit of British English pronunciation. It will help you understand spoken English much better in the future! If you found this video useful, please give it a big thumbs up! » Website: http://www.eatsleepdreamenglish.com » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatsleepdreamenglish/ » Facebook: http://facebook.com/eatsleepdreamenglish Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)
Well known travel writer and journalist Simon Calder was introduced to the delights of the River Thames last summer when he spent a day filming a piece for the Enjoy England website. Simon Calder's day on the River Thames included a number of different activities, attractions and locations along this beautiful river. So why not follow in his footsteps and get out on the Thames yourself? www.visitthames.co.uk Simon started his day at The Upper Thames Rowing Club. The UTRC was founded in 1963 and occupies an absolutely superb location on the River Thames in Henley, half way down the world famous Royal Regatta course. Whether you are new to rowing, seeking the next challenge of your rowing career or would simply enjoy training in one of the world's most prestigious rowing environments...
A boat trip in London from Westminster to North Greenwich October 2015 We had a wonderful guide who pointed out all of the major attractions along the riverside.
Is love just a big mistake
Just a risk that we all take
Trying to keep the blues away
Is love just a means to an end
Back when you were my girlfriend
Had some one I could defend
I'll sit by the riverside
Counting all the ways to make you stay
When I think of you and I
I know I'll be back with you some day
Is love just a big mistake
Just a choice we have to make
Trying to keep the blues away
I'll sit by the riverside
Counting all the ways to make you stay
When I think of you and I
I know I'll be back with you some day
Oh the birds and the bees
The leaves on the trees
Die all at once
Now that you're gone
I know that I will be back in your arms once again
Oh the birds and the bees
The leaves on the trees
Die all at once
Now that you're gone
I know that I will be back in your arms once again
I'll sit by the riverside
Counting all the ways to make you stay
When I think of you and I
I know I'll be back with you some day
Is love just a big mistake
Just a risk that we all take