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River Thames

River Thames. A journey. Probably the most famous river in the UK…. River Thames through London – taken from the air. Journey of the Thames. Thames Head: Source in Gloucestershire – the River Thames starts at a spring by this tree. Journey of the Thames.

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River Thames

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  1. River Thames A journey

  2. Probably the most famous river in the UK… River Thames through London – taken from the air.

  3. Journey of the Thames • Thames Head: Source in Gloucestershire – the River Thames starts at a spring by this tree.

  4. Journey of the Thames • It forms a river. Here it is passing through the Gloucestershire countryside.

  5. Journey of the Thames • It passes through lots of towns, villages and cities. This is Oxford.

  6. Journey of the Thames • River Thames at Goring, Oxfordshire

  7. Journey of the Thames • After flowing through Oxfordshire, it passes into Berkshire. This is Pangbourne.

  8. Journey of the Thames • It passes through Reading. Here it meets up with several canals.

  9. Journey of the Thames • As it flows downstream, it becomes wider. This is Marlow in Buckinghamshire.

  10. Journey of the Thames • Eventually it reaches London. This is Putney Bridge. A famous race starts from here.

  11. Journey of the Thames • The Thames passes through the centre of London. The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben are shown here.

  12. Journey of the Thames • It passes more modern landmarks too, like the London Eye.

  13. Journey of the Thames • Tower Bridge – took 8 years to build. The central part of the bridge lifts up.

  14. Journey of the Thames • Thames Barrier – designed to stop London from flooding

  15. Journey of the Thames • QE2 Bridge at Dartford – took 3 years to build.

  16. Journey of the Thames • Sheerness – it is the port at the mouth of the River Medway. Lots of cars arrive here on ships. It then reaches the sea.

  17. River Thames • Is it the longest river in the UK? • Answer: No. The River Severn is the longest. • How long is the River Thames? • Answer: 143 miles long.

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