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River Thames

The River Thames is the longest river in England, and is best known for flowing through central London.

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How old is Kingston upon Thames?

Records show Kingston upon Thames has been inhabited since 838 AD and was called Cyninges at that time

What are the Industries on the river thames?

The River Thames is home to a diverse range of industries, including shipping and logistics, finance, tourism, and construction. The river's strategic location facilitates maritime trade, with numerous docks and terminals supporting cargo transport. Additionally, the Thames is a hub for cultural tourism, featuring landmarks and attractions that draw millions of visitors annually. The surrounding areas also host various manufacturing and technology sectors, contributing to the region's economic vitality.

How was the Thames important in Elizabethan England?

It was a major source of transportation,boats and such, as the streets were incredibly narrow and smelly. Also, it served as a natural sewage system, although this eventually led to cholera.

What is the thames barria?

The Thames Barrier is a moveable flood barrier designed to prevent London being flooded by very high tides or storm surges.

What is the longest river in England?

The longest river in the UK is the Severn, at 220 miles (354 km). It begins in Wales and runs all the way through to England.

The River Thames is the longest river entirely within England.

Does people go fishing on the thames?

More than 100 fish species have been recorded in the Thames over the past 30 years, so people do fish in the Thames

Is the thames known as the father thames?

No it is not. Father Thames is mythical, much like Neptune is to the sea. Figures can be seen up, and down the river. If you get the chance see them.

How many Bridges are there over the River Thames?

Over its 215 mile course the River Thames has 101 bridges. The list is shown below.

The A433 at ThamesheadThe A429 near Kemble.Parker's Bridge Mill Farm EwenNeigh Bridge Somerford KeynesWaterhay BridgeBournelake BridgeThe A419 Ermine WayFootbridge at EyseyFootbridge at Water EatonCastle Eaton BridgeKempsford Road BridgeHa'penny Bridge LechladeSt John's Bridge LechladeFootbridge at Bloomer's HoleFootbridge at EatonRadcot BridgeOld Man's Bridge GraftonRushy Lock FootbridgeTadpole Bridge BamptonTenfoot FootbridgeNewbridge Road BridgeHartsweir FootbridgeSwinford Toll BridgeGodstow BridgeMedley FootbridgeGodstow BridgeOsney Bridge OxfordFolly Bridge OxfordDonnington Bridge OxfordIsis Bridge OxfordKennington and Nuneham Rail BridgesAbingdon BridgeCulham Lock FootbridgeSutton BridgeAppleford Rail BridgeCliftton Hampden BridgeLittle Wittenham BridgeShillingford BridgeWallingford BridgeMoulsford Rail BridgeGoring BridgeGatehampton Railway BridgeWhitchurch BridgeCaversham BridgeReading BridgeSonning BridgeShiplake BridgeHenley BridgeTemple FootbridgeMarlow BridgeMarlow By-pass Road BridgeBourne End Railway and FootbridgeCookham BridgeMaidenhead BridgeBrunel Railway BridgeThames Bridge (M4) BrayWindsor and Eton By-pass BridgeWindsor Railway BridgeWindsor BridgeBlack Potts Railway BridgeVictoria BridgeAlbert BridgeHam BridgeEgham Road BridgeStaines BridgeStaines Railway BridgeChertsey BridgeWalton BridgeHampton Court BridgeKingston BridgeKingston Rail BridgeTeddington FootbridgeRichmond BridgeRichmond Rail BridgeTwickenham BridgeKew BridgeKew Rail BridgeChiswick BridgeBarnes Railway BridgeHammersmith Suspension BridgePutney BridgeFulham Railway BridgeBattersea Railway BridgeWandsworth BridgeBattersea BridgeAlbert BridgeChelsea BridgeGrosvenor Railway BridgeVauxhall BridgeLambeth BridgeWestminster BridgeHungerford BridgeWaterloo BridgeBlackfriars BridgeBlackfriars Rail BridgeMillennium BridgeSouthwark BridgeCannon Street Rail BridgeLondon BridgeTower BridgeQueen Elizabeth II Bridge

About 200

There are 104, 75 non-tidal and 29 tidal.

Tidal means the water levels can move non-tidal means the water levels can't move.

Most of them are public but others are private,like Hampton Court.