It looks at boats ranging from the modest coracle – whose shape was adapted to suit individual rivers across Britain – to the imposing Thames sailing barges – boats that helped build London.

Moored in the historic brickmaking dock at Lower Halstow, this restored Thames sailing barge spends her summers taking passengers on sailing trips, before converting to become a restaurant tea ...

The council and quay provide space for various fully rigged Thames sailing barges. There has been no significant dredging work in the main areas occupied by the barges since around 2000.