The River Thames is 215 miles long and has been an important trade route throughout its history. Some people believe that the Romans may have been influenced by the Thames when they were choosing where to build London. read more
There are 45 locks and weirs. The river has seen a lot of history and world events. The amount of pollution outfall into the river was so high for centuries that it's oxygen content was too low and life ceased to exist in it and it was declared a dead river. read more