The Thames Through Time

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6 Episodes

A focus on the Thames Estuary as a supply line including interviews with retired skippers. Featuring the Southend Sailing Barge Match.

This episode looks at the rise and fall of London’s docklands over the 2,000-year history of the Thames.

London discover archaeological remains from the shores of the Thames at Tower Bridge.

Follow the Great River Race of Thames boatmen between Richmond and Greenwich as we discuss the long history of the Thames Watermen.

A look at how the storms of August 2004 polluted the Thames with sewage.

We look at the oyster and seafood industries of the Thames Estuary, particularly at West Mersea in Essex.