The 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 …

The Ancestral Thames is the geologically ancient precursor to the present day River Thames. The river has its origins in the emergence of Britain from a Cretaceous sea over 60 million years …

Oct 10, 2016 · The lecture will examine the changing shape of the Thames Valley (the London end in particular), evidence of population movement and urban growth and the appearance of …

Mar 5, 2025 · 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).

May 30, 2023 · The River Thames has woven itself into the tapestry of England’s history, serving as a lifeline for early settlers, a strategic waterway during Roman and Saxon times, a bustling …

At 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...

The story of the River Thames goes back to over 30 million years ago when the river was once a tributary of the River Rhine because Britain was not an island. During the Great Ice Age …

The Thames through Time The Archaeology of the Gravel Terraces of the Upper and Middle Thames The early historical period: AD 1–1000 by Paul Booth, Anne Dodd, Mark Robinson …

Mar 17, 2009 · Learn more about London's most famous waterway. The River Thames is 215 miles long and has been an important trade route throughout its history. Some people believe …

Discover its role as a vital trade route for the Romans, its impact on London’s politics, and its adaptation to the challenges of the Industrial Age. Explore how the river continues to thrive in …