Londontopia

The Website for People Who Love London



You are here: Home / Archives for Londonism / Thames

Thames

The Thames Barrier – A Brief History – Protecting London From the Sea

By 1 Comment

Like giant conk shells rising out of the water, the Thames Barrier sits just east of Canary Wharf and provides an important service for the city.  The barrier was designed and built to keep parts of Greater London from flooding in the case of storm surges or incredibly high tides coming from the North Sea.  It is an incredible feat of modern engineering that’s functions and … [Read more...] about The Thames Barrier – A Brief History – Protecting London From the Sea

Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do Along The River Thames

By Leave a Comment

Lifeblood to London, the River Thames enabled the earliest settlements to take place in prehistoric England, giving way to the Romans who would formally establish the city.  The Thames has unquestionably been a major player in London’s history over the years, providing the citizens with water, serving as a means of transport to goods and people, and even responsible for the … [Read more...] about Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do Along The River Thames

The London Fiver – Five of the Best Riverside Pubs To Have a Pint

By

  London’s pubs are one of the most charming aspects of the city.  They get even better when you can find one next to the Thames River.  Many of the city’s pubs are right on the river and offer a magnificent view of the flowing waters and the ships that traverse the Thames.  It can be hard to pick only one of these great watering holes.  They’re all gorgeous on the … [Read more...] about The London Fiver – Five of the Best Riverside Pubs To Have a Pint

A River Runs Through It – The River Thames and How It Shaped London

By

It’s no coincidence that many great cities can be found on rivers. From the earliest times, human settlements formed in these places where fish could be found, crops could be irrigated, and goods could be sent or received. In the most prosperous of these places, the world’s greatest cities formed. The Seine and Paris. The Nile and Cairo. The Thames and London. The River … [Read more...] about A River Runs Through It – The River Thames and How It Shaped London

10 Random Facts and Figures about the River Thames That You Probably Didn’t Know

By

The River Thames, for centuries it’s been a much of a London landmark as any of the city’s man-made structures.  A major trade route and lifeblood for early Londoners, here are a few facts and figures about that river that you may not have known. Length and Source The River Thames is approximately 346 km (or 215 miles) long. Several places claim to be the source of the … [Read more...] about 10 Random Facts and Figures about the River Thames That You Probably Didn’t Know

London Books and Maps: London Unfurled by Matteo Reicoli – Amazing Map of the Thames

By

  One of my favorite past-times is to look at maps of London. I have a drawer full of them and can spend hours studying London's spaghetti junctions. So, I was pleased to receive a copy of London Unfurled by Matteo Pericoli - a book and map hybrid view of London. The most prominent feature of this book is that it's a sketch of both sites of the Thames river that … [Read more...] about London Books and Maps: London Unfurled by Matteo Reicoli – Amazing Map of the Thames

Soar over London at Altitude 360º – New Viewing Gallery

By

For a limited time visitors can experience the ultimate view over London's most iconic landmarks - with a gospel brunch to lift the spirits every Sunday. Altitude 360º’s indoor viewing gallery on the 29th floor of London’s iconic Millbank Tower proved such a hit when it briefly opened two years ago that the owners have decided to reopen for a limited period. Located in the … [Read more...] about Soar over London at Altitude 360º – New Viewing Gallery

New London Cable Car Gets a Name – The Emirates Air Line

By

The London Government has successfully sold the naming rights two it's new Cross River cable car line. According to the Evening Standard: One of the world's biggest airlines is set to start 'flying' passengers across the Thames in a deal that will see its brand name appear on every London Tube map. Emirates, which sponsors Arsenal football club, can today be revealed … [Read more...] about New London Cable Car Gets a Name – The Emirates Air Line

Guest Post: Enjoy London On And Around The Thames

By

No visit to London is complete without spending some time on or near the River Thames. Some of the most instantly-recognisable landmarks in the world are located on the banks of the Thames, which dissects the city and is over 200 miles in length. While it may be ridiculously long in total, it’s a stretch of water no bigger than five or six miles in central London that most … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Enjoy London On And Around The Thames

London 2012: Floating Walkway Planned for Thames

By

Another week, another strange public works project in the cards for London 2012 next year. A scheme to provide a floating walkway across the Thames has been revealed. From the BBC: A kilometre-long floating river walk is planned for the River Thames in time for the Olympics. The scheme, backed by £60m of private investment, would provide a 12m (39ft) wide floating pontoon … [Read more...] about London 2012: Floating Walkway Planned for Thames