Its natural purpose is to the drain the wet uplands and hills beginning at Thames Head, Gloucestershire, England. Then to lead the water to reach the sea. It has played an important part in human activity - river transport, shipping, ports, etc.
To remove excess water from the land and deposit it in the sea.
The Thames Barrier is a flood prevention barrier on the river Thames east of London. Its purpose is to prevent London flooding at times of exceptionally high tides.
To cross the River Thames
To cross the River Thames in London.
That would be the River Thames.
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.
The river Thames (pronounced temz)
London is situated on the River Thames (pronounced 'temz'.
Thames River
The Thames flows through London.
The River Thames has multiple confluences. One such is the confluence of the River Thames and the River Darent at Dartford.
The river Thames.
The river Thames is in England.