the River Thames has been the setting for history both momentous and quirky. Take, for example, swan upping. “It’s a purely British thing,” explains the London-based photographer Julia ...

Mudlarking, once a trade of the Victorian poor, has evolved into a modern-day hobby that captivates everyday Londoners and history enthusiasts. What began as a desperate means of survival, scouring ...

Some of these items have inevitably ended up in the river Thames ... “Secrets of the Thames” runs through March 1, 2026. Mudlarks need to have a permit from the Port of London Authority ...

The new network of pipes has already intercepted 6.8 million tons of sewage and runoff that might otherwise have spilled into ...

I'm on the Thames in London, a river which has long suffered from sewage pollution. Finally, there is now a ray of hope for this legendary river. (to Darren) Hello. Nice helmet. Thanks very much.

A spokesperson for the Port of London Authority said: “The tidal Thames is a busy working river with a fast current and the ...

“If you’ve got a buzz and excitement down on the river, it’s a really ... says the market is growing as London increasingly embraces its waterway. The Thames suffered an identity crisis ...