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The River Thames has been there since pre-historic times.
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Why is Hampton Court Palace there?
Hampton Court Palace is built on the River Thames in Surrey. The reason why it was built in the countryside was because Henry VIII, owner of Hampton Court Palace from 1529, enjoyed hunting. Also, it was away from London so Henry avoided the plague and other diseases - especially during the summer when it was hot and the Thames started to smell. It was built along the River Thames so Henry could get from palace to palace (Henry, at the time, had Hampton Court, Beaulieu Palace, Greenwich and a couple of stately homes). It would have taken a day or so to travel by river (at the time, the River Thames was probably like the M25 because hardly anyone travelled by horse and cart).
Is London bridges falling down from London?
The nursery rhyme is about a medieval bridge which crossed the river Thames in London. At that time, the wooden bridge had houses and shops on it.
How has the river Thames changed over time?
As the River Thames can first be identified as a discrete drainage line as early as 58 million years ago, covers such a timeline as to be outside this sites answers. I suggest you Google up ' Amazon River' for a fairly comprehensive answer - in particular Wikipedia.
What are the most important legacies of the river valley civilizations?
take a little more time to find it in your textbook. you'll find the answer
What river joins Ravi river just west of harappa?
The river that joins the Ravi River just west of Harappa is the Ghaggar-Hakra River. This seasonal river is believed to be a remnant of the ancient Sarasvati River and played a significant role in the region's prehistoric settlements. Its flow has diminished over time, but it was once an important water source for the Indus Valley Civilization.
Why is the river thames built?
You can't build a river...it was there a long time before people were, I'm sure.
How long does it take to go on a cruise on the River Thames?
The River Thames is approximately 212 miles long.
In 1814 how long was the river Thames frozen over?
Six days; by which time the ice began to break up at the banks and several people had to be rescued.
How many cross the river Thames?
There are 214 bridges, over 20 tunnels, six public ferries, and one Ford. See attached link for a list of crossings over the river Thames.
How many people have died in the river Thames?
There is virtually no commercial traffic on the River Thames now because modern ships are too big to get up the river. Most of its present day use is for leisure purposes like tourist boats, rowing, fishing and private cruisers. Therefore the number of people using it varies according to the time of year.
What time of the year is the best to do the thames river boats in London?
They can be done at anytime but the weather will be warmer in the summer.
How many people visit The Thames?
It is impossible to give an exact figure as to how many people visit the River Thames at any one time but we can say millions of people have visited it altogether.
What is the temperature of the river Thames?
The answer would depend on the time of year and location of the reading.
When was the river thames made?
The Thames is a major river flowing through southern England. While best known because its lower reaches flow through central London, the river flows through several other towns and cities, including Oxford, Reading and Windsor. The river gives its name to the Thames, a region of England centred around the river between Oxford and West London, the Thames Gateway, the area centred around the tidal Thames, and the Thames Estuary to the east of London.
Why was London important as a place of trade and port in Shakespearean London?
It was a big city, and the River Thames made a large natural harbour. England was a great exporter of wool and woolen textiles at that time, on which their economic strength was based.
What is role of river Thames in Great Expectations?
The River Thames serves as a symbolic boundary between the urban world of London and the marshes where Pip grows up. It represents both a physical barrier and a metaphorical divide between Pip's past and his future. The river also reflects the themes of transformation, secrets, and the passage of time in the novel.
What is the river on Eastenders called?
Oh, dude, the river on Eastenders is called the River Thames. It's like a major player in the show, you know, like the background character that everyone talks about but never really gets any screen time. So yeah, it's the River Thames, keeping things flowing in the world of British soap operas.
