river thames Archive

Doggett’s Coat and Badge has been competed for on the River Thames since 1715 and is the oldest Rowing race in the world. The race from London Bridge

One of London’s most enjoyable and unusual sightseeing tours came to an end last month. Thames Water’s compulsory purchase of the slipway used by London Duck Tours to

a.d  50            Londinium founded by the Romans.  First bridge across the river Thames. a.d  60            Boudicca (Queen of the Iceni) revolts & burns London. a.d  61            Romans start