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London exists because of the River Thames.
On this tour we explore the river’s crucial role in the foundation, development, and sometimes destruction of the capital.
Once famous for its pirates, thieves and forbidden theatres outside the city limits, we explore the river area, the effect of industrialisation, the post-war development of bomb sites, and its 21st-century reimaging – with a special focus on More London, The Shard, Borough Market, and Tate Modern.
Strolling along the river’s edge, we look back at the history from the Roman settlement, to the Victoria docklands – visiting Tower Bridge, Hays Galleria, HMS Belfast, The Globe Theatre and more.
A source of life, but also extreme danger, we also examine the countless hidden engineering projects tasked with controlling the beast, from 1800’s sewers, modern flood defences and the new 25km super sewer due for completion in 2025.
This tour starts at Tower Millenium Pier, and finishes near Tate Modern.
The tour is led by curator and tour guide Mark T Cox.
***Become a member of the London Society. You’ll get priority booking for events, discounted tickets, the Journal and free tickets for the annual Banister Fletcher Lecture. You can join here: https://www.londonsociety.org.uk/join.***
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