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The Thames is famous for a number of reasons. By the 1800s, it was one of the world's busiest waterways. It has had a number of different "London Bridges" through the centuries. At one stage (1290 to 1700s) the bridge contained an intricate complex of houses, shops and a chapel, had 19 small arches and a drawbridge with a gatehouse at each end. It was so heavily populated that it was made a ward of the City with its own alderman. Cleopatra's Needle, an ancient Egyptian obelisk of red granite about 20m high and inscribed with hieroglyphics, is located on the bank of the Thames. When the many piers of the old bridge slowed the flow of water, the Thames used to completely freeze over. This gave rise to the "Frost Fairs". When the Thames froze over completely, enterprising London merchants began to set up stalls and markets along the middle of the river. The final Frost Fair was held in 1814. Unfortunately, the centuries-old problem of pollution of the Thames has also made it famous. During the "Great Stink" of 1858, the smell from the river was so bad that the House of Commons at Westminster could not sit. The Thames also features in literature, specifically in classics such as "Alice in Wonderland", "The Wind in the Willows" and "Oliver Twist".
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∙ 14y agoThe River Thames flows through London and past some well known landmarks. There are boat trips up and down the river within London and most tourists visiting the capital take a trip on the river so I suppose that would make it quite popular.
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Why does the river thames have locks?
There are no locks on the Thames. There are lots of locks on the Thames so that the river can be navigated. The river is tidal as far as Teddington Lock in west London.
What Animals are In The Thames?
what is the birds or the animals in river Thames
How is the river thames controlled?
The tidal part of the river is controlled by the Thames Barrier. The rest of the river is controlled by a series of locks and weirs.
Are there any major landmarks such as rivers mountains deserts in uk?
not really but a popular river is the thames mountain is ben nevis
Who made the Thames?
The river Thames rises in Gloucestershire and flows through Oxford, Reading, Windsor and London before discharging into the North Sea. It is 212 miles long.
What is the most popular river in the UK?
The River Thames is the best known river.
What river is in London?
That would be the River Thames.
What famous river in England which London is located?
The River Thames is the major river through London, cutting right through the middle of the city. There are many other rivers in London, such as the River Lee (or Lea) and the River Brent.
What name the famous river in London?
The river Thames (pronounced temz)
What river is the capital of Great Britain situated?
London is situated on the River Thames (pronounced 'temz'.
How pronounce river thames?
Thames River
What is the name of the river that runs through the capital of England?
The Thames flows through London.
What is the confluence of the river thames?
The River Thames has multiple confluences. One such is the confluence of the River Thames and the River Darent at Dartford.
On which river is the tower of london?
The river Thames.
Where in the world is the river Thames?
The river Thames is in England.
What river flows by the house of parliament?
River Thames.
Where do you find a delta on the River Thames?
The River Thames does not have a delta.
