Father Thames

Author: Walter Higgins

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Originally published in 1922, this work details the history and importance of one of Great Britain's grandest rivers, the River Thames. It includes information on the river's geography and its role in the founding of London. This is a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the history of the river. The River Thames takes its name from the Middle English Temese, which is derived from the Celtic name for river. Originating at the Thames Head in Gloucestershire, it is the longest river in England, flowing a total length of 236 miles, out through the Thames Estuary and in to the North Sea. On its journey to open water it passes through the country's capital, London, where it is deep enough to be navigable for ships, thus allowing the city to become a major international trade port. - Summary by jhedrick

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IntroductionLondon RiverThe Estuary And Its TownsThe Medway And Its TownsGravesend And TilburyThe MarshesWoolwichGreenwichThe Port And The DocksHow The River Founded The CityHow The City Grew (Roman Days)How The City Grew (Saxon Days)How The City Grew (Norman Days)The River’s First BridgeHow The City Grew (In The Middle Ages)The Tower Of LondonHow Fire Destroyed What The River Had MadeThe Riverside And Its PalacesRoyal Westminster—The AbbeyRoyal Westminster—The Houses Of ParliamentThe Riverside Of To-DayStripling ThamesOxfordAbingdon, Wallingford, And The Goring GapReadingHoliday Thames—Henley To MaidenheadWindsorEton CollegeHampton CourtKingstonRichmondRichmond To Westminster

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