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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: The river thames - The Untold Story

I ran the Thames from source to sea – here’s what I discovered

In 2021, as the UK began to emerge from the third COVID lockdown, I embarked on a slow, long-distance run from the source of the River Thames to the sea.

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Meet Mudlarks: The treasure hunters uncovering centuries-old secrets from the River Thames

Just after midnight, while much of London sleeps, figures carrying headlamps and small shovels quietly descend the slippery banks of the River Thames. Kneeling in thick mud beneath bridges and beside ancient embankments, they sift through silt searching for fragments of forgotten history. Some discover Roman coins. Others uncover medieval…

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Family ‘so proud’ at posthumous royal honour for man who saved drowning woman

Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, 20, died after jumping into the River Thames by London Bridge in April 2021.

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Crowds chant ‘death to the IDF’ at al-Quds rally in London as police arrest protesters

At least 1,000 Met officers were drafted in to manage the ‘static protest’ after the home secretary approved a police request to ban the annual march

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London Police use River Thames to separate pro-Iranian protesters from opponents amid Middle East tensions

In an unprecedented move, the Metropolitan Police will use the River Thames to separate pro-Iranian protesters from counterdemonstrators in central London this Sunday, as the city braces for what police have described as a “highly volatile” situation.

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Amazon delivery driver follows sat nav into Thames Estuary

An Amazon delivery driver became stuck after following sat nav directions into water off the Essex coast.

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Erling Haaland strikes again as Manchester City battle to win at Brentford

The Bees’ ground down by the River Thames was one of only two Premier League venues Haaland had not previously scored at.

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Floating restaurant could open on River Thames in south west London

A new floating restaurant could soon open on the River Thames in south London.

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Inside the centuries-old swan census ordered by King Charles III

The annual five-day census of swans dates back to the 12th century

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Tim Burton's British countryside home is made for gardeners – it's selling for approximately $6.1 million

The filmmaker's Oxfordshire home is a Grade II Georgian property that features eight bedrooms, lush gardens, and views of the River Thames

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Girl missing in River Thames in Kent

Emergency services have been searching the River Thames at Gravesend.

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27 Fun And Interesting Facts About London’s History, Revealed By A Qualified London Guide

TikTok account Look Up London is sharing videos of walking around London and telling hidden history behind various sites, streets buildings and more.

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Secrets of the Thames: mudlarking treasures showcase history of London’s river and the people who scour its banks

Twice a day, every day, the tides of the River Thames rise and fall, revealing a foreshore that, in the middle of London, has been a focus of human activity for millennia.

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Living on the water in London : the best houseboats for sale on the River Thames now

Living on the water can be spectacular, especially in summer. Here are some of the most impressive houseboats for sale on the Thames now

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Family of missing 11 year-old Kaliyah Coa told body found in the River Thames

Officers were alerted to a body in the River Thames in Maritime Quay in east London on Sunday at 9.03am, the Metropolitan Police said.

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Body found in search for girl, 11, who went missing in River Thames

Kaliyah Coa, 11, went missing after entering the River Thames in March

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How to watch The Boat Race 2025: TV channel and live stream for Oxford vs Cambridge today

One of the biggest and oldest rivalries in British sport takes centre stage once again on the River Thames

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Boat Race live stream 2025: how to watch Oxford vs Cambridge rowing online, schedule, start time, streaming guide

An ultra-prestigious rowing event staged on the River Thames between Mortlake and Putney, here's how to watch 2025 Boat Race live streams from anywhere.

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First new road crossing east of Tower Bridge since 1991 opens on Monday

Silvertown Tunnel will connect Silvertown with Greenwich Peninsula, running under the River Thames.

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Image of missing Kaliyah Coa released as River Thames search continues

The 11-year-old entered the water near Barge House Causeway, close to London City Airport, in east London on Monday.

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Girl, 11, who went missing after entering River Thames named and pictured by police

Kaliyah Coa was playing with friends when she fell into the River Thames

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Girl, 11, missing after entering River Thames ‘had been paddling’

The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to reports that the girl had entered the river near London City Airport.

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With eligibility dispute rocking the storied Boat Race, Oxford and Cambridge crews refocus

A dispute over eligibility criteria has rocked the build-up to the Boat Race, a nearly 200-year-old rowing contest between storied universities Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames in London

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Man pulled from river after wife shot on Valentine’s Day formally identified

Edward Smith, who also used the surname Stockings, was found in the River Thames on Friday.

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Man fined £4,000 for ‘river rage’ after steering boat through regatta on Thames

Scott Keen was found guilty of obstructing a boat race, interfering with the safety of others and using abusive language towards officials.

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