It is said that the River Thames used to be a tributary of the River Rhine. Around 4,75,000 years ago glaciers forced the river southwards along its present course.
Things to do & see on the river
Tower of London: Tower of London is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London.
The Shard: The Shard is an 87-story skyscraper in London that forms part of the London Bridge Quarter development. Standing approximately 309 metres (1,014 ft) high, it is currently the tallest building in the European Union. It is the second-tallest free-standing structure in the United Kingdom, after the concrete tower at the Emley Moor transmitting station.
The London Eye: The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is a major feature of London's skyline.
Thames river cruise: This is one of the best ways to see London, meandering through the heart of the city and past so many of its most famous attractions.
Hampton Court Palace: Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The palace is 11.7 miles (18.8 kilometres) south west of Charing Cross and upstream of central London on the River Thames.
Southbank Centre: Southbank Centre is a complex of artistic venues in London, on the South Bank of the River Thames. It comprises three main buildings the Royal Festival Hall, the Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Hayward Gallery. It is also Europe's largest centre for the arts. It attracts more than three million visitors annually.
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