The Thames Path is a National Trail following the River Thames from one of its sources, Thames Head, to the Woolwich foot tunnel. It is about 185 miles (298 km) long. A path was first proposed in 1948 but it only opened in 1996.
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Thames Path
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Lombard Wharf
This plaque was donated by Barratt London to mark the reopening of the Thames...
St Saviour’s Dock
St Saviour’s Dock In the 18th century the Thames was so busy that cargoes wer...
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Battersea Park
Created on marshland reclaimed from the River Thames and formerly used for market gardens, when it was known as Battersea Fields. Laid out by Sir James Pennethorne 1846-64. See Earl of Winchelsea ...
1 memorial
River Effra
At the Brockwell Lido plaque there is an information board which begins by explaining the function of stink pipes: "What is a stink pipe? The lofty green pipe behind you is a Victorian stink pipe, ...
17 memorials
Royal Hospital Chelsea
A retirement and nursing home for British soldiers who are unfit for further duty due to injury or old age. They are popularly known as ‘Chelsea Pensioners’. Founded by King Charles II in 1682 and...
Building, Armed Forces, Gardens / Agriculture, Social Welfare
6 memorials
Royal Horticultural Society
Founded originally as "The Horticultural Society of London" by seven friends including Sir Joseph Banks, Sir Charles Greville (Emma Hamilton's lover)Â John Wedgwood (the eldest son of Josiah Wedgwoo...
3 memorials
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