Totally Thames 2014 Programme

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last year, 8.5 million people travelled on the river and we want that number to increase to 12 million by 2020. Festivals like Totally Thames

are a fantastic way to get people delving deeper into the significance of

our great river. Just think what events it’s been the backdrop to and the

people it’s inspired over the centuries. As Kipling said, it’s ‘where your

history books begin’.

Like London, the river refuses to stay still. Along the banks, new housing

developments are sprouting up in places like Battersea and Greenwich.

We’re also working on a new artistic lighting scheme to enhance our

famous bridges. The Thames may be part of our history, but it is also

very much part of our future. As such, it remains a constant draw for

Londoners and tourists alike. So immerse yourself in Totally Thames,

which will be one of the cultural highlights of 2014.

boris Johnson

Mayor of London

the Arts Council is proud to support the thames Festival trust as it enters a new and exciting era in its development. Under the refreshed

Totally Thames banner, the Trust is now able to encourage and facilitate

collaboration between artists, arts organisations and businesses along the

whole stretch of the Thames in London. It has taken an innovative and

bold step that gives audiences greater opportunity to engage with the

River Thames through arts, events and interventions, and build greater

understanding of this iconic London landscape.

This year we are particularly excited by the UK debut by Florentijn Hofman,

a surprising and intriguing river installation that celebrates the prehistory

of the Thames; and the immense installation from Carabosse, a fire garden

spectacular – the biggest ever seen in the UK – that will see a final burning

salute to one of London’s most iconic buildings, Battersea Power Station.

Joyce Wilson

Area Director, London

Arts Council England

on behalf of the thames Festival trustees, welcome to the first ever totally thames. Our aim is simple – to make this the largest river-

related celebration anywhere in the world – and by 2016 we hope to achieve that.

We would not have got here without help from the GLA which has funded

our work since 2000 and has done so much to encourage us; from the

Arts Council for their ongoing grant for our core team and their additional

support for events this year; and from London First which readily backed

the idea of Totally Thames and has committed significant funding for the

next three years. Thanks as well to London & Partners which has helped

promote Totally Thames to visitors and Londoners, and to the 17 riparian

boroughs which have all embraced the idea.

And thanks from me to Adrian Evans and the dedicated small team which

has made all this happen.

What we need next year is more backing from businesses with a real

interest in the river. And right now we need your help. Tell us what you

think of the events being held. Give us your ideas for 2015. And have fun!

robert Gordon Clark

Chair, Thames Festival Trust

totally thames is the biggest celebration yet of our magnificent river. Throughout the month of September there’s arts and music, regattas

and river races, archaeology and exploration, with plenty for children and

families to see and do. From the Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Festival to the

Richmond Riverside Festival and beyond, there are over 100 events happening

in all 17 boroughs along its banks. I warmly thank all of our partners in

helping to make this very first Totally Thames, the ultimate Thames side

celebration. Come down to the river and be inspired and delighted!

Adrian evans

Director, Totally Thames

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The Great River Race

Blue Ribbon Village. Photo: Jack Hardy

Rubber Duck, Florentijn Hofman, Kaohsiung (TW), 2013

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The New City Rising in the East. Photo: Keith Webb, 2013

London Subterranea, Stephen Walter, 2012. Daniel Crouch Rare Books

Edible Hats. Photo: Allie Suwanrumpha

Dazzle Ship London. David Kew

Crossness Pumping Station. Photo: Peter Scrimshaw

Photo: Thames Discovery

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festival highlights

florentijn hofman commission

TUESDAy 2 – SUnDAy 28 SEPTEMBER Created especially for Totally Thames, an intriguing installation by Florentijn

Hofman will grace the River Thames. The Dutch artist has become world-

renowned for his giant, playful installations and in particular, his seven-

storey high Rubber Duck, which has been sited on the waterways of many

major cities across the globe.

Sure to delight and certain to surprise, the new commission, his first in the

UK, will be unveiled at nine Elms on the South Bank on Tuesday 2 September.

Until then, the design is top secret, but we can reveal that its inspiration is

taken from what used to lurk in the muddy warm waters of

the River Thames over 100,000 years ago.

1 Nine elms on the South bank, river thames at riverside Gardens, Nine elms Lane, Vauxhall, SW8 2DUStepped access to the foreshore is available for three hours a day at low tide. Check totallythames.org for details

Rubber Duck, Florentijn Hofman, Kaohsiung (TW), 2013

Big Yellow Rabbit, Florentijn Hofman, Orebro (SE), 2011. Photo: Lasse

something large, very large is coming to the thames this september! renowned dutch artist florentijn hofman’s first uk commission is sure to delight and certain to surprise.

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fire garden by carabosse this is fire alchemy at its very best: the smell of wax, the hiss of steam, and the heat and glow of the multiple fires acknowledging and celebrating this iconic site’s gritty, smoke belching industrial past.

The Fire Garden is a burning, artistic tribute, delivered on a monumental

scale, to Battersea Power Station before it is closed for redevelopment.

This is fire alchemy at its very best: the smell of wax, the hiss of steam, and

the heat and glow of the multiple fires acknowledging and celebrating this

iconic site’s gritty, smoke belching, industrial past. There are globes of fire,

festoons made up of flame pots and a vast candlelit chandelier suspended

overhead from a crane. Musicians play a mix of old style Parisian music with

moody improvised sounds.

The commission is only possible thanks to the support of public funding

by the national Lottery through the Arts Council’s Exceptional award

programme, extraordinary funds from the Mayor of London and

sponsorship from Battersea Power Station Development Company.

FRIDAy 5 & SATURDAy 6 SEPTEMBER

2 battersea power Station. enter from the riverside Walkway, Chelsea bridge Check totallythames.org for transport information 6.30pm – 10.30pm

the Fire Garden is a free but ticketed event. We expect the event to be popular so tickets will be issued via a free public ballot (details at: totallythames.org). entries can be made from tues 12 – Wed 27 August. Winners will be picked at random and notified by email.

Upon exiting the site, audience members will be asked to make a

donation to support the creation of new work for Totally Thames in

2015. £5 per person recommended minimum. Please give generously!

Fire Garden, Carabosse, 2009. Photo: Angell

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festival highlights

SATURDAy 6 & SUnDAy 7 SEPTEMBERDuring Totally Thames, the award-winning House of Gastrophonic delivers a spectacular

family festival like no other. The Thames SEnSEation, presented by the northbank BID,

is a world-first, multi-sensory extravaganza. Immerse yourself in the sights, aromas, tastes,

textures and sounds of London’s Elizabethan, Victorian and mid-20th century past, and

discover the city’s powerful sensory heritage.

To this day, many of London’s street names reflect the city’s taste for the sensorily evocative

- Bread Street, Corn Hill, Saffron Hill, Camomile Street, Leather Lane, and Silk Street, to name

a few. The River Thames has been the gateway through which new food, perfumes and

fabric have arrived to enrich and revolutionise the lives of Londoners for centuries.

Be transported by Elizabethan spices and Victorian teas, listen to the experts in bygone

cuisine, and feel your way through London at a state-of-the-art exhibition of 3D printed

landmarks.

The Thames SEnSEation is a feast of a festival for all the family to enjoy!

06 Victoria embankment Gardens, WC2N 6pb 12pm – 7pmW: thenorthbank.org t: @theNorthbankbID Fb: NorthbankbID Free, all ages

the thames senseationthe award-winning house of gastrophonic and the northbank bid present a multi-sensory feast of a festival for all the family to enjoy!

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exhibitions & installations

rivers of the world 2014: exhibitionMonDAy 18 AUGUST - SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERBe inspired by the large-scale

artworks created by students in

London, new orleans, Taipei and

Jhelum while you’re walking along

the South Bank!

3 Artworks will be exhibited on the riverside walkways by the London Studios west of Oxo tower Wharf, in front of tate modern and by tower bridge Free, all ages

rivers of the world retrospective 2006 – 2014TUESDAy 16 SEPTEMBER - FRIDAy 3 oCToBERover the last 9 years, Rivers of the

World has partnered schools in

London with schools in river cities

around the world. Encouraging

young people to learn about their

waterfront and to create artworks

under the guidance of professionals.

This exhibition features work from

Bangkok, Buenos Aires, Cairo, Cape

Town, Chongqing, Dubai, Ireland,

Istanbul, Jhelum, Kolkata, London,

new orleans, Paris, Recife, Sao

Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Surakarta,

Sylhet, Szentendre, Taipei,

Tlacotalpan and Washington DC.

12 City Hall, the Queen’s Walk, Se1 2AA9am - 5.30pm mon - FriFree, all ages

led by Shona Watt and a group of inspirational artists in each partner

country, Rivers of the World is Thames Festival Trust’s flagship art and

education project delivered in partnership with the British Council. It provides

opportunities and resources for teachers and students to learn about their

local river and to compare this to other rivers in cities around the world.

The students follow up their river study with the creation of huge artworks

for public display beside their own river and in all partner cities.

now in its ninth year, this extraordinary project has been welcomed in twenty

countries around the world. This year sees the 500th artwork created as

part of Rivers of the World. The work on display is by young people from

London (UK), new orleans (USA), Taipei (Taiwan) and Jhelum (Pakistan)

reflecting on the River Thames, the Mississippi, the Tamsui and the Jhelum.

rivers of the world

Stepney Green College, London with Shona Watt and Mish Weaver


bridge – museum of london docklandsFRIDAy 27 JUnE – SUnDAy 2 noVEMBER

The largest exhibition ever to be staged at the Museum of London

Docklands, Bridge celebrates the magnificence of London’s bridges in

key artworks through time, alongside photography, film, and maquettes.

4 museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, e14 4AL10am – 6pm dailyFree, all ages

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thames: dark river, still shining THURSDAy 21 AUGUST – SUnDAy 28 SEPTEMBERDiversity in community, disparity in connection - Tom Farmer’s deftly

composed images offer a glimpse of life by the Thames from source to

sea, and celebrate the beauty of the everyday.

thurs 21 - Fri 29 Aug, various locations along the thames from Oxford to Walton-on-thames. See totallythames.org for details

5 thurs 4 - Sun 7 Sept, embassy tea Gallery, 195-205 Union Street, e1 0LN 11am - 9pm thurs 4 Sept, 11am – 6pm Fri - Sun

5 Fri 12 - Sun 28 Sept, reeds Wharf, 33 mill Street, Se1 2AX10am - 6pm dailyFree, all ages

Bridge. Henry Turner, 1937. Courtesy of Museum of London

Bridge, Henry Aston Barker, 1791. Courtesy of Museum of London

Pangbourne, Berkshire, July 2013, Tom Farmer

Donnington Bridge, Oxford 2013, Tom FarmerRush Hour from the Southside of London Bridge, 1978, Barry Lewis. Courtesy Museum of London

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exhibitions & installations

mapping londonTHURSDAy 4 – SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERA fascinating exhibition of rare

maps of London from 1572 to 2013.

Discover 450 years of dramatic

transformations of the Thames

landscape and the art of cartography

through these intricate and

insightful visions of London.

7 gallery@oxo, Oxo tower Wharf, bargehouse Street, Se1 9pH 11am – 6pm dailyFree, all ages

late london: sonic city – Bridging the World with scannerFRIDAy 5 SEPTEMBERAn evening of immersive sound, intimate gigs and sonic exploration by

international artist, Scanner. Be transported to bridgescapes from London

to new york City, Shanghai to São Paulo. The evening features after-hours

viewing of the Bridge exhibition and a late night bar.

2 museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, e14 4AL 7pm – 10pm £8 + bf from totallythames.org or 020 7001 9844, over 18s only

you cannot step twice into the same riverTHURSDAy 4 SEPTEMBER – SUnDAy 12 oCToBERCan truth be documented by photogaphic images? This diverse exhibition

of video and photography situates the question of documentary truth within

the context of the Thames in history and in memory.

6 pump House Gallery, battersea park, SW11 4NJ 11am - 4pm Wed – Sun Free, all ages

Alia Syes. Image Courtesy Talwar Gallery, New York/New Delhi

Late London Sonic City. Photo: Museum of London

Londinium Feracissmi Angliae Regni Metropolis, Georg Braun & Frans Hogenburg, 1572. Courtesy of Daniel Crouch.




shipshape and erith fashion: a history of erith yacht clubMonDAy 8 – TUESDAy 30 SEPTEMBERThe historic Erith yacht Club

presents an exhibition of images

and archival documents illustrating

and celebrating its 114-year history

sailing the River Thames.

9 erith Library, 100 erith High Street, erith, DA8 1SL 10am - 5.30pm mon, Wed & thurs 10am - 7pm tues2.15pm - 5.30pm FriSat, 10am – 5pm Free, all ages

over timeSATURDAy 13 & SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERCurated by Anne Robinson, the

over Time art project presents

‘time pieces’ by eleven exciting

contemporary artists, in a place

that is about to change forever:

the Greenwich foreshore.

Experience the vicissitudes and

complexities of passing time

through works of sound, painting,

animation, performance and film.

11 thames path, at enderby’s Wharf, Se10 0AG 11am – 4pm Free, all ages

richmond’s river – orleans house galleryTUESDAy 23 – TUESDAy 30 SEPTEMBERTake a tour through centuries of

riverscapes celebrating the stunning

vistas, wildlife, and architecture of

Richmond in this special exhibition

of highlights from the Richmond

upon Thames Borough Art Collection.

13 Orleans House Gallery, riverside, twickenham, tW1 3DJ 1pm - 5.30pm tues - Sat 2pm - 5.30pm Sun Free, all ages

floatart 2014WEDnESDAy 24 – SUnDAy 28 SEPTEMBERCelebrating emerging creative talent

from UK colleges by ‘floating’ the

best new artists in the public arena.

14 bargehouse, bargehouse Street, Se1 9pH 11am – 6pm daily Free, ages 16+

adoration: londonescenceWEDnESDAy 24 – SUnDAy 28 SEPTEMBERThis month, the home of emerging

creative talent, FloatArt London, is

showcasing Ed Gray’s collection of

Adoration-inspired paintings and

prints – gritty, contemporary snatches

of London life pulsing with allegory

and mythicism.

15 gallery@oxo, Oxo tower Wharf, bargehouse Street, Se1 9pH 11am – 6pm daily Free, ages 16+

river works FRIDAy 5 – SUnDAy 7 SEPTEMBERThe French artist Jacques Limousin has spent years scouring the foreshore

of the Thames and other rivers for everyday objects. He transforms these

findings and makes them remarkable by juxtaposition and the subtle acts of

framing and titling. The result is a fabulously unique ‘cabinet of curiosities’.

This is Limousin’s first London showing, his exhibition then moves to the

Artists’ House at Roche Court, near Salisbury.

8 the Crystal, royal Victoria Docks, e16 1Gb10am – 5pm daily Free, all ages

urban plunge THURSDAy 11 SEPTEMBER – SATURDAy 10 JAnUARyA showcase of planned and completed international design and architectural

projects transforming urban rivers into public leisure spaces, and giving

people an exciting new, water-level perspective on their metropolis.

10 roca London Gallery, Station Court, townmead road, London, SW6 2pY9am – 5.30pm mon – Fri, 11am – 5pm Sat Free, all ages

SAME, Jacques Limousin. Photo: Alexis Limousin

Kings Cross Pond Club, Urban Plunge

Twickenham, Johan Dietzsche c. 1750. Courtesy of Richmond upon Thames Borough Art Collection

Adoration: Londonescence, Ed Gray, 2014

Over Time. Anne Robinson.

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film

panorama of the thames onLInE: A unique visual record of

the Thames illustrates the great river

in 1829 and 2014. Connect, scroll

and click to discover fascinating

historical and cultural insights

in stunning panoramic detail.

This project is the work of award-

winning visual effects director

John Inglis, with text researched

and collated by Jill Sanders.

panoramaofthethames.com Free, all ages

the more london free film festivalWEDnESDAy 3 – FRIDAy 26 SEPTEMBERFour weeks of free, open-air

screenings of current, classic and

cult films – an immensely popular

must for film buffs, families, and

fun-finders alike, so rush in to

secure a seat!

1 the Scoop at more London, more London riverside, Se1 2Db Screenings from 7.30pm every Wed, thurs & Fri Free

© 2014 Panorama of the Thames Limited www.panoramaofthethames.com

More London Free Film Festival. Photo: More London




dazzle ship london, a film by david kewSUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERWorld Premiere

David Kew’s beautifully shot film draws on the recollections and

memories of descendants of the original dazzle artists, historians, the

current occupants of the ship and the direct response to the artwork

by members of the public.

Director: David Kew, Production: Q Films, Music: James Hesford,

Run time: 26 minutes

4 HmS President (1918), Victoria embankment, eC4Y 0HJ 6.30pm – 7pm tickets: £5

the floating cinema: st katharine docks residencyWEDnESDAy 10 – SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERDiscover the secret finds in the Thames – join The Floating Cinema in

residence in historic St Katharine Docks for five days of special screenings,

artists’ workshops and talks on the theme of water and our relationship to

it. Featured artists include Tracy & Hobbs’ Bureau of Lost & Found, neville

Gabie, Tania Kovats, and Lise Autogena.

2 St Katharine Docks, 50 St Katharine’s Way, e1W 1LA Free, limited capacity, booking is essential from floatingcinema.info/events

1,000 londonersTHRoUGHoUT SEPTEMBERExplore this digital collection of

short documentaries telling the

stories of 1,000 Londoners from

diverse walks of life. A new short,

by Chocolate Films, will be released

every Thursday throughout

September featuring Thames-

entwined stories – meet the person

who opens Tower Bridge every day,

an 80-year-old houseboat stalwart

and others!

1000londoners.com Free, all ages

1,000 Londoners. Image: Chocolate Films

Floating Cinema. Photo: Jack Hobhouse Dazzle Ship London. Photo: David Kew

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active thames!

source to sea river relay SUnDAy 17 AUGUST – TUESDAy 30 SEPTEMBER1 Bottle. 215 Miles… A bottle of water filled at the source of the Thames

in the Gloucestershire hills will be carried by walkers, swimmers, rowers,

sailors, traditional boat owners, kayakers and many more groups and

individuals, 215 miles, through London, and finally out to sea.

From the source of the thames in the Gloucester hills to Sea reach at the mouth of the estuary Free, all ages

The final section of its long journey, the bottle travels through the old industrial east end of London to the Thames Barrier, and then… out to sea.

At the source of the Thames in the beautiful Gloucestershire hills, The Ramblers will begin the 2014 Source to Sea River Relay.

In oxfordshire, as the river begins, the bottle will make its way through the countryside to the city of oxford carried by kayakers, a gondola, and river sailing and rowing boats.

Further downstream as the Thames widens the bottle will be passed to swimmers, traditional Thames craft, steam boats, skiffs and punts to carry the bottle to the outskirts of London and the start of the tidal Thames.

The journey through London will give the bottle a new lease of life as it stops overnight at iconic riverside buildings and attractions, including the SEA LIFE London Aquarium, the EDF Energy London Eye, Houses of Parliament,

St Katharine Docks, Tower Bridge and the national Maritime Museum.

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the great river race SATURDAy 27 SEPTEMBERLondon’s river marathon. Traditional boats with every level of competitor

race up the Thames from Millwall to Ham in spectacular style. The awe-

inspiring scene of over 300 crews descended upon the river is not to be

missed! For greatest excitement, head to the riverside between Richmond

and Ham House for approx. 3.40pm as the winners cross the line to a

cannon broadside and rousing applause!

9 Check greatriverrace.co.uk for viewpoint timings 12.30pm – 7pm Free to watch, all ages

barge driving racesSUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERCheer on modern-day watermen

and lightermen as they battle it out

in the Steve Faldo Memorial Barge

Driving Race while friends, family

and newcomers compete in the

Dave Pope Challenge.

6 the Dave pope Challenge, Waterloo bridge to tower bridge 11am – 11.30am

7 the Steve Faldo memorial barge Driving race, Westminster bridge to tower bridge 2pm – 3pm Free to watch, all ages

tidefestSUnDAy 28 SEPTEMBERTideFest is a nailbiting angling

competition where competitors can

expect to bag a heap of bream,

roach, and dace – all to celebrate

the recreational hotspot that is the

River Thames.

10 Strand-On-the-Green, thames road, W4 3NG 8am – 5pm Free to watch, all ages

kayaking and paddle boarding taster sessionsSUnDAy 28 SEPTEMBEREver wanted to try your hand at

kayaking or paddleboarding? Here’s

your chance. Have a go at a taster

session along the beautiful

Brentford-Kew stretch of the

Thames.

11 brentford boating Arch, Unit 5 Kew bridge Arches, Strand-on-the-Green, W4 3NG 10am – 5.30pm £10 (12 years and above)

Barge Driving Races. Photo: Natalie Crouch

The Great River Race. Photo: Andres Arias Mesa

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active thames!

* Deduct £15 if you bring your own bike. Returnable deposit and photo ID required for bike hire.

cycle tours

richmond riversideMon 15, THURS 18 & SAT 20 SEPTEMBERCycle past Eel Pie Island and the

‘naked Ladies’ while enjoying the

picturesque ambience of beautiful

Richmond riverside.

1 10.30am – 1pm £35 Adults, £30 Seniors/Students with ID, £25 Child 12-16* Ages 12+

architecture & design riverside explorationSUnDAy 7 & SATURDAy 27 SEPTEMBERTaking in some of the best examples

of historic, contemporary and iconic

architecture in the roads less

travelled beside the Thames.

3 10.30am – 2pm £24, ages 14+

richmond panorama EVERy TUESDAy In SEPTEMBERGet into gear with a comprehensive

cycle through the charming Richmond

and Kingston areas, taking in the

gorgeous views along the way.

2 10.30am – 5pm £55 Adults, £50 Seniors, £35 Students with ID, £25 Child 12-16* Ages 12+

warehouse & wharf riverside architecture SATURDAy 13 SEPTEMBERCheck out majestic warehouses,

working buildings steeped in riverside

history, and some of the river’s

wonderful, but unsung, wharves.

4 10.30am – 1.30pm £24, ages 14+

discovery richmond cycle toursEnjoy the picturesque ambience of beautiful Richmond by bike.

artourideArtouride blend art, design and bikes in specially curated cycle tours which

explore the hidden artistic gems of London’s richly populated cityscape.

totally thames Cycle tours are ticketed events. Space is limited. booking is essential at totallythames.org. booking fees apply. exact meeting points specified at time of booking.

Photos: Discovery Richmond

the thames path challengeSATURDAy 13 & SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBER 100km of glorious scenery, steeped

in millennia of history, the Thames is

the perfect backdrop for this festival

of endurance. Join thousands of

challengers as you walk or run for

your chosen cause.

5 bishop’s park, bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6eA 6am Sat – 2pm Sun

richmond running festivalSUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERRichmond’s running extravaganza

includes the Kew Gardens 10K, Visit

Richmond Half Marathon, nIKE Kids’

Mile Races and the Richmond

Fitness Expo and Music Festival.

Get in on the action!

8 Kew Gardens, Kew, richmond, tW9 3Ab Start times: 10k – 8.30am Half marathon – 9am Kids’ mile from 1pm Fitness expo & music Festival 9am – 6pm Free to watch, all ages

Thames Path Challenge Richmond Running Festival


2-for-1 september river travel offerIn celebration of all things Thames, throughout the month of September

major river transport operators are offering an amazing deal on river travel.

To redeem the offer, fill out your email address on the voucher below,

present it at the pier to claim your 2 tickets for the price of 1 and climb

aboard. Easy!

tHAmeS CLIpperS• 2-for-1 on full price Adult River Roamer tickets, offering unlimited

hop-on, hop-off travel from 9am daily until the end of service

• Offer is available throughout September except Fri 5, Sat 6 and Sun 7

CItY CrUISeS• 2-for-1 on all scheduled sightseeing services in September

• 30% discount on dining cruises throughout September

CIrCULAr CrUISe WeStmINSter• 2-for-1 on all scheduled services in September

• 2-for-1 applies to standard tickets only

In celebration of all things Thames, throughout September major

river transport operators offer an amazing deal on river travel.

To redeem the offer, fill out your details, present voucher at pier

to claim 2 tickets for the price of 1, and climb aboard.

name:

Email:

Tick here to receive updates and offer from Totally Thames

Terms and Conditions: This voucher allows you to take advantage of the individual 2-for-1 ticket offers listed above. This offer is valid for walk-up customers presenting a valid ‘Totally Thames 2-for-1’ voucher. This offer is available for the whole month of September 2014. This voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or exchanged for cash. Cheapest ticket is free.

totally thames 2-for-1 september river travel offer

tHAmeS rIVer SerVICeS• 2-for-1 on all scheduled services in September

• 2-for-1 applies to standard tickets only

tUrK LAUNCHeS• 2-for-1 on all scheduled services in September

• 2-for-1 applies to standard tickets, concession tickets (where both

passengers have relevant proof of entitlement), but not to family tickets

pArr bOAtS• 2-for-1 on all scheduled weekend sailing services in September on the

Richmond Circular Cruise and trips between Hampton Court and Kingston

• 2-for-1 applies to standard tickets, concession tickets (where both

passengers have relevant proof of entitlement) and family tickets

tHAmeS rIVer bOAtS• 2-for-1 on full-price adult tickets on all scheduled services in September

Monday to Friday only

BanksideLondon Bridge

CityLondon Bridge

Hilton DocklandsNelson Dock

Greenland MasthouseTerrace

Woolwich FerryNorth Terminal

Woolwich FerrySouth Terminal

EmbankmentEmbankmentCharing Cross

St. Katharine’sTower Hill

Tower GatewayFenchurch Street

WoolwichArsenal

NorthGreenwich

North Greenwichand Emirates

Air Line

Greenwich Cutty Sark for

Maritime Greenwich

Canary Wharf

TowerTower Hill

Tower GatewayFenchurch Street

BlackfriarsBlackfriars

(Mondays to Fridays only)

FestivalWaterloo

London EyeWaterloo

WestminsterWestminster

Richmond Landing Stage

Kingston Turks

Kingston Town End

Hampton CourtHampton Court

St Helena’sRichmond

Millbank

St GeorgeWharfVauxhall

Cadogan

ChelseaHarbour

Imperial Wharf

WandsworthRiverside Quarter

Putney

Kew

Map of scheduled River services

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Some boats cruisethrough the Thames Barrier

Summer service(April-October) only

RB6

RB1

RB2

RB4

RB5

RB6

RB1

RB2

RB4

RB5

Embankment to North GreenwichDailyWoolwich Arsenal Daily, peak times and evenings,see timetable and RB5Operated by Thames Clippers

St George Wharf to BanksideDaily except early mornings and eveningsOperated by Thames Clippers

Canary Wharf to Hilton DocklandsDailyOperated by Thames Clippers

North Greenwich to Woolwich ArsenalSaturdays and Sundays onlyOperated by Thames Clippers

Putney to BlackfriarsMonday to Friday peak hours and evenings only(some boats also run to or fromLondon Bridge City and Canary Wharf)Operated by Thames Clippers

Woolwich Free FerryDaily (except evenings)Operated by Briggs Marine

RB1

RB2

RB6

RB4

RB5

Westminster / St. Katharine’s circular cruiseOperated by Circular Cruise Westminster

Westminster to GreenwichSome boats cruise through the Thames Barrier(summer service only)Operated by Thames River Services

Westminster to GreenwichOperated by City Cruises

Summer services only

Westminster to Hampton CourtOperated by Thames River Boats

St Helena’s Richmond to Hampton CourtOperated by Turk Launches

River Bus• A fast and frequent service

• An alternative to the Tube or bus

• Use your Oyster pay as you go orTravelcard to obtain a fares discount

London Underground

London Overground

National Rail

Docklands Light Railway

Emirates Air Line

Step-free access fromstreet level to the pier

River Tours• A more leisurely cruise

• Sightseeing commentary on most boats

• Ideal for spotting some ofLondon’s hidden waterside gems

• Use your Travelcard to obtain afares discount

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get on the river

thames cruise aboard s.b. lady daphneSUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERCruise aboard the Lady Daphne, one of London’s most famous wooden

sailing vessels. Includes two Tower Bridge lifts!

5 London bridge City pier, London bridge Walk, Se1 2HW 1pm – 3pm & 3.30pm – 5.30pm £30 Adult, £10 Children (2–12), Infants under 2 free, from totallythames.org

richmond walk & boat to hampton court palace and gardensSATURDAy 13 & FRIDAy 19 SEPTEMBEREnjoy a walk along Richmond’s regal

riverside and a boat trip to the glorious

Hampton Court Palace where you’ll

be treated to a tour of the Palace’s

stately rooms and gardens.

6 richmond Station, Kew road, richmond upon thames, tW9 2AZ 9.30am – 4.30pm £40 Adult, £35 Seniors/Students with ID, £30 Child U16 (includes guide, boat & Hampton Court palace entrance fees) from totallythames.org

parr’s priory rowing club novice regattaSATURDAy 30 AUGUSTEver fancied trying your hand at

rowing? Come along to the annual

Parr’s Priory Rowing Club novice

Regatta – one of the only regattas in

the country for absolute beginners.

1 barn elms boathouse, Queen elizabeth Walk, barnes, SW13 0DG 9am – 5.30pm £80 per boat from totallythames.org, Free to watch, ages 16–65

richmond walk & boat to kingston upon thamesTHURSDAy 18 SEPTEMBERDiscover two of London’s most

attractive boroughs with leisurely

guided walks around picturesque

Richmond and ancient Kingston,

linked by a relaxing boat trip along

the Thames.

7 richmond Station, Kew road, richmond upon thames, tW9 2AZ 12pm – 4.30pm £20 Adults, £18 Seniors/Students with ID, £10 Child U16 (includes guide & boat to Kingston) from totallythames.org

brunel boat trip and tunnel descentTUESDAyS, THURSDAyS & SATURDAyS In SEPTEMBERDiscover the industrial and

engineering wonders of Brunel’s

London. Go under three Brunel

bridges and through two Brunel

tunnels to visit the launch ramps of

Leviathan and a secret underground

chamber.

2 Start: embankment tube station, Villiers Street, WC2N 6NS 10.45am – 1.15pm £9/£7 concession plus £4.20 thames Clipper ticket. bring zone 2 travel ticket.bookings not necessary

ribs totally thames blast!FRIDAyS, SATURDAyS AnD SUnDAyS THRoUGHoUT SEPTEMBERStrap yourself in for a 15-minute,

high-speed blast that’s sure to take

your breath away! With pumping

music and our skipper’s hair-raising

manoeuvres, experience the biggest

adrenaline rush on the river yet!

3 St Katharine’s pier, St Katharine’s Way, tower Hamlets, e1W 1LD Call 020 7928 8933 for availability £22 Adult, £12 Child, £59 Family (2 adults, 2 children) from totallythames.org

surrey docks watersports centre open weekendSATURDAy 6 & SUnDAy 7 SEPTEMBEREver wanted to try sailing, kayaking,

rowing or stand-up paddle? now’s

your chance! Join a taster session or

two at the Surrey Docks Watersports

Centre’s open Weekend and get

active!

4 Surrey Docks Watersports Centre, rope Street, off plough Way, Greenland Dock, rotherhithe, Se16 7SX 10am – 6pm £5 from totallythames.org, 8+ only

Surrey Docks Watersports Centre

Photo: Discovery Richmond

Lady Daphne. Photo: Margaret Kelly


thames archaeology totallythames.org #totallythames


firing on the foreshoreSATURDAy 13 SEPTEMBERA fire made from Thames driftwood is extinguished by the incoming tide.

In the fire are pots made from Thames clay. Witness this entrancing

5,000-year-old tradition while perusing a fascinating collection of

archaeological foreshore finds. Come with questions: leading Thames

archaeologist Dr Fiona Haughey will be on hand to answer them.

Explore the living river Thames with the Environment Agency and the IFM,

and see for yourself what travels along this environmental superhighway

18 thames foreshore, bankside, Se1, 9Dt Opposite Shakespeare’s Globe 12pm – 6pm (foreshore open 12pm - 3pm)Free Archaeological Walk at 1.30pm Free, all ages

archaeological walksSATURDAy 6 – MonDAy 15 SEPTEMBERDiscover 10,000 years of history beneath your feet!

The lives of Londoners and the Thames have been inextricably entwined

for thousands of years. Join a Totally Thames archaeological walk and

explore our maritime heritage.

See the remains of Tudor jetties, a Bronze Age bridge and an Iron Age

fish trap, as well as eroding prehistoric landscapes, mesolithic trees and more.

greenwichSATURDAy 6 SEPTEMBERExpolore the ancestors - the

Greenwich Anglo-Saxon Barrow

Cemetery with Dr Sue Harrington,

Thames Estuary Partnership. 1 10.30am – 12pm

gabriel’s wharfSATURDAy 6 SEPTEMBERForeshore with Dr Fiona Haughey

and Mike Webber.2 5.30pm - 7pm

bermondseySUnDAy 7 SEPTEMBERForeshore with Dr Fiona Haughey

and Mike Webber. 3 5.30pm – 7pm

greenwichSUnDAy 7 SEPTEMBERForeshore with Helen Johnston,

Thames Discovery. 4 6pm – 8pm

vauxhall MonDAy 8 SEPTEMBERForeshore with Solange La Rose,

Thames Discovery. 5 7.30am – 9am

bermondseyTUESDAy 9 SEPTEMBERForeshore with Dr Courtney nimura,

Thames Discovery. 6 8.45am – 10.45am

trig laneWEDnESDAy 10 SEPTEMBERForeshore with Solange La Rose,

Thames Discovery.7 9am – 11am

putneySATURDAy 13 SEPTEMBERExplore Putney’s diverse and

significant historic riverside from

prehistory to more recent times

with Dorian Gerhold and Dr Pamela

Greenwood from Wandsworth

Historial Society.

15 11.15am and 12.15pm for dry land walks, 1pm for foreshore tour Free, booking not necessary

tower beach open day SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERA rare opportunity to enjoy the once

bustling London beach at Tower

Bridge .Uncover ancient (or not so

ancient) objects of the foreshore and

have them identified by experts..

16 tower beach in front of the tower of London 11.30am - 1.30pm Free, all ages

foreshore finds open morning SATURDAy 20 SEPTEMBER10am – 1pm Foreshore Find identification sessionRoman, medieval or modern – get

your foreshore finds identified by

Museum of London expert Kate

Sumnal.

tALK: 10.30am – 11.15am A ‘walk’ through 10,000 years of historyLeading Thames archaeologist

Dr Fiona Haughey explains what the

ancient artefacts and structures

found along the river tell us about

the people who have lived here.

tALK: 11.30am – 12.15pm London’s maritime historyonce the greatest maritime city in

the world, London was the busiest

port as well as a great shipbuilding

centre. Thames Discovery

Programme’s Eliott Wragg reveals

newly discovered evidence for one

of London’s great lost industries.

10.30am – 12pm & 1pm – 2.30pm Mudlarking and creative art family

fun event.

17 museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, e14 4AL 10am – 1pm Free, all ages

greenwichTHURSDAy 11 SEPTEMBERForeshore with Helen Johnston,

Thames Discovery. 8 9.30am – 11.30am

cannon streetFRIDAy 12 SEPTEMBERForeshore with nathalie Cohen,

Thames Discovery 9 11am – 1pm

banksideSATURDAy 13 SEPTEMBERForeshore with Dr Fiona Haughey

and Mike Webber. 10 11am – 1pm

vauxhallSATURDAy 13 SEPTEMBERForeshore with John Layt,

Thames Discovery. 11 11.30am – 1.30pm

fulham palace & bishops parkSUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERWith Phil Emery, Fulham Palace. 12 12pm - 2pm

vauxhall SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERForeshore with Dr Fiona Haughey

and Mike Webber. 13 11am – 1pm

deptford MonDAy 15 SEPTEMBERForeshore with Eliott Wrag,

Thames Discovery. 14 12pm – 2pm

totally thames Archaeology Walks are ticketed events. booking is essential at totallythames.org. booking fees apply. exact meeting points specified at time of booking. £7, Ages: mid-teen – adult

Firing on the Foreshore. Photo: Steven Stills

totally thames Archaeology Walks are ticketed events. booking is essential at totallythames.org. booking fees apply. exact meeting points specified at time of booking. £7, Ages: mid-teen – adult

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royal greenwich tall ships festivalFRIDAY 5 – TUESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

royal greenwich is set to host five days of exciting activities across historic greenwich, royal arsenal woolwich, greenwich peninsula and west india dock as london welcomes the largest fleet of tall ships to visit for 25 years.

expect: tall ship visits, river cruises, live entertainment, fireworks, heritage rowing race, a crew parade, a festival procession and the iconic finale - the ‘parade of sail’.

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parade of sailTUESDAy 9 SEPTEMBER Watch the fleet of 50+ tall ships sail

in line down the river Thames and

out to sea in a dramatic finale to

the Tall Ships Festival.

Along the river thames from Greenwich to the mouth of the river 1pm - 4pm Free, all ages

launch extravaganza featuring peixos by sarrugaFRIDAy 5 SEPTEMBER The grounds of the historic

old Royal naval College will be

transformed into a huge aquarium,

filled with giant illuminated fish in

a stunning underwater spectacle

performed by Catalan street-theatre

company Sarruga.

3 Lower Grand Square, Old royal Naval College, Se10 9NN 8.30pm - 9.20pm Free, all ages

fireworks displayFRIDAy 5 & SATURDAy 6 SEPTEMBER

4 Greenwich9.15pm - 9.30pm Fri 5

5 Woolwich9.15pm - 9.30pm Sat 6 Free, all ages



Photo: Sarruga Peixos

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family fun

thames21: the big thames tidySUnDAy 31 AUGUST & MonDAy 1 SEPTEMBERDon those wellies and rubber gloves and get ready to tidy the Thames

with Thames21 and scores of volunteers in what’s sure to be the most

epic clean-up event on the river yet.

st katharine docks classic boat festivalSATURDAy 13 & SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERBoard classic vessels, take in a tour of the world-famous docks, and enjoy

quayside cuisine with the whole family in this annual celebration of classic,

historic and working boats. Among the scheduled events and attractions

are the Queen’s Row Barge Gloriana, the Massey Shaw fire-boat, the

Steamtug Portwey, SB Cambria, and Up Projects’ Floating Cinema.

A festive atmosphere will surround the docks with live music on Marble

Quay. Experienced, friendly St Katharine Docks staff will run tours of the

boats and the Docks themselves.

10 St Katharine Docks, 50 St Katharine’s Way, e1W 1LA 11am – 6pm Free, all ages

gabriel’s wharfSUnDAy 31 AUGUST

1 Foreshore via steps at Gabriel’s Wharf and bernie Spain Gardens, Se1 9pH 10.30am - 1pm

isle of dogsMonDAy 1 SEPTEMBER

2 Newcastle Draw Dock, Isle of Dogs, e14 3bW 11am - 1.30pm

Free, all ages booking not necessary

Photo: Jenna Foxton

St Katharine Docks. Photo: Frantezesco Kargaris

The Big Thames Tidy. Photo: Corporate Headshots London




blue ribbon villageSATURDAy 13 & SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERMusic, games, crafts and more! This much-

loved two-day event brings together Thames-

based charities, live music by acts from The

Boatshed, and dozens of activities for kids

and grown-ups alike.

11 potters Fields park, Se1 2AA 12pm – 6pm Free, all ages

free activities all weekend!• Creative, fun, educational and hands-on clay-modelling for young and

old with Whale of a Time.

• Meet some of Vauxhall City Farm’s furry and feathered sheep, goat,

alpaca, chicken, and duck friends.

• Listen to poet Philip Wells who is walking 1,000 miles barefoot across

the UK in aid of the one billion children across the world living in poverty.

• Refresh your head - try on a leafy hat with Zoe Cameron’s Edible Hats!

• Make a mini boat with the friendly folk from Unicorn Theatre and sail

it on the Tiny Thames.

live music on the boatshed stageSATURDAy 13 SEPTEMBER12pm DJ 12.45pm Lily & meg1.30pm the Intermission project2.30pm Alessi’s Ark3.30pm We Were evergreen4.30pm Willie J Healey5.30pm Count Drachma

SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBER12pm DJ 12.45pm Little Shoes big Voice1.30pm the may birds2.30pm trio manouche3.30pm the melodic4.30pm treetop Flyers5.30pm Hot border Special

Kids’ Choir1pm – 1.45pmHear the heartwarming sounds of over 450

primary school children singing as one. Led by

Richard Frostick, this colossal choir of young

voices will sing an eclectic repertoire of songs

from around the world.

Sing for Water2.30pm – 3.30pmDon’t miss this 800-strong, UK-wide mass choir

as it comes together singing to raise money

for WaterAid who works to transform lives by

improving access to clean water, safe toilets and

handwashing in the world’s poorest communities.

singing at the scoopSUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBER 12 the Scoop at more London, more London riverside, Se1 2Db 1pm – 3.30pm Free to watch, all ages

Blue Ribbon Village. Photo: Shing Kuo Tan

We Were Evergreen

Edible Hats. Photo: Allie Suwanrumpha

Kids’ Choir. Photo: Michael Walter Sing For Water. Photo: Barry Lewis

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family fun

city hunt blackfriarsMonDAy 15 – SUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERThe City Hunt challenges you to

explore the quirky secrets, stories

and surprises of the Blackfriars area

for a chance to win fabulous prizes!

Pick up a map or play online at

cityhunt.co.uk.

13 Download map at cityhunt.co.uk Free, all ages

richmond riverside festivalEVERy WEEKEnD In SEPTEMBERWhat better time to visit Richmond

upon Thames than during

September as the beautiful borough

celebrates its many wonders in a

lively festival of music, stalls and

family entertainment.

7 richmond riverside, tW1 9tp 11am - 6pm Sats & Suns Free, all ages

the river weekenderFRIDAy 19 – SUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERAn exciting weekend of river-

themed family fun.

By day: interactive storytelling

by Tea Dance for Little People,

children’s theatre with Fishy Tales,

and a life-sized whale with mini-

theatre in its belly.

By night: cocktails and outdoor

cinema right on the banks of the river.

14 Watermans Arts Centre, 40 High Street, brentford, tW8 0DS 6.30pm - late Fri 11am - late Sat and Sun Outdoor cinema £8.50/ £7Kids’ cinema £7.50, adults freetea Dance for Little people workshop £5Children’s theatre £6.50/ £5.50 bookings from watermans.org.uk or 0208 232 1010, ages 4+

imperial wharf jazz festivalFRIDAy 12 & SATURDAy 13 SEPTEMBERLive jazz music from around the world! Check out headliners Jazz Jamaica

featuring the incomparable Myrna Hague, along with a host of other live

acts to keep you swinging for the weekend.

9 the boulevard, Imperial Wharf, townmead road, SW6 2QD 7pm - 10pm Fri1pm - 10pm Sat Free, all ages

screen-printing the thames – mobile printing unitSATURDAy 20 SEPTEMBERPrint your own pre-designed

postcard of iconic landmarks with

historic, architectural or design

significance along London’s

watery spine.

15 11am – 12.30pm, riverfront opposite the Design museum, Shad thames, Se1 2YD

16 2pm – 3.30pm, North side of millennium bridge (near St paul’s), eC4V £1 donation per printed postcard

battersea reach summer fayreSUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERHead to Battersea Reach for this fun

family day out! Expect food stalls,

hair and beauty salons, face painting,

a charity auction and an animal farm!

17 battersea reach, Juniper Drive, York road, SW18 1t 11am – 5pm Free, all ages

open putney fundaySUnDAy 7 SEPTEMBERThe beautiful Putney Embankment

hosts an art and design market

featuring the original works of local

talents in watercolour, oil painting,

ceramics, mixed media, glass,

jewellery, photography, textiles

and sculpture.

8 putney embankment, Lower richmond road, SW15 1Lb 10am – 4pm Free, all ages

Photo: St Georges

Photo: Artouride

Imperial Wharf Jazz Festival

YolanDa Brown GoGo Penguin


the boy who climbed out of his face by shunt theatreSUnDAy 14 AUGUST – SUnDAy 18 SEPTEMBERA new work commissioned by The Jetty, 30 people will disappear into

shipping containers every 10 minutes and be spat out 45 minutes later.

Where was I? Who was that strange man? What was wrong with his face?

3 east Greenwich Coaling Jetty, Olympian Way, Se10 OFL 4.30pm and 6.30pm £10 from thejettygreenwich.co.uk



handel’s fireworks music and illuminationsSUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBER A magical evening in a spectacular, historic setting. 30-piece orchestra,

Arcangelo, will perform Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks which

will be followed by a breath-taking Georgian fireworks display.

4 privy Garden, Hampton Court palace, Surrey, Kt8 9AU Check hrp.org.uk for details 7.30pm - 9.30pm

blackout 2014MonDAy 1 - SUnDAy 28 SEPTEMBERTaking turns to celebrate the history and beauty of the Thames,

Butler’s Wharf D&D restaurants Le Pont de La Tour, Cantina del

Ponte, Blueprint Cafe and Butler’s Wharf Chophouse will each host

a weeklong ‘Blackout’ candlelit-dining experience. Featuring set

price menus with dishes showcasing some of London’s best

seasonal and local produce.

1 butler’s Wharf D&D London restaurants: Le pont de La tour, Cantina del ponte, blueprint Café and butler’s Wharf Chophouse Shad thames, Se1 2Ye prices and menus vary depending on location. For further information on the blackout dinners please visit bwblackout.com

Photo: D&D Restaurants

The Boy Who Climbed Out Of His Face. Image: Shunt

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discover!

safe to cross? testing london’s bridges: kirkaldy testing museum open daySUnDAy 7 SEPTEMBERWhen we cross the Thames on

London’s iconic bridges we take it

for granted we’ll get to the other

side – but how did those clever

Victorian engineers make sure they

were safe to cross? See the original

(startlingly loud) metal testing

machine in its full working glory

for one day only!

1 Kirkaldy testing museum, 99 Southwark Street, Se1 0JF 10am – 4pm £5 Adult, £5 Child, £4 Concession

behind the scenes at rnli tower lifeboat stationSATURDAy 13 & SUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERThe RnLI saves lives at sea and on

the Thames. Since opening in 2002,

Tower Lifeboat Station has been the

busiest in the UK, with crew on duty

24 hours a day, every day throughout

the year. Come and learn what keeps

Tower Lifeboat Station so busy!

3 tower Lifeboat Station, Lifeboat pier, Victoria embankment, WC2r 2pp 11pm – 12pm, 2pm – 3pm, 7.30pm – 10.30pm Free, bookings at totallythames.org; ages 6+

the crossness pumping station totally thames open daySUnDAy 7 & 14 SEPTEMBERA rare opportunity to marvel at the Station’s wonders of engineering,

its superbly restored Grade I building, and fascinating history –

a veritable hidden gem of the Erith and Thamesmead hinterland,

the ‘Cathedral of the Marshes’

2 the Crossness engines trust, the Old Works, thames Water StW, belvedere road, Abbey Wood, Se2 9AQ 12pm - 3pm £5 Adult, £2 Young person (6-15 years)

walk: Join a free guided walk from Lesnes Abbey ruins to Crossness

Pumping Station. Tour starts at 10.45am at Abbey Wood Rail Station

(outside main entrance).

Crossness Pumping Station. Photo: Peter Scrimshaw

RNLI Lifeboat Hurley Burly




roman bath house tour with open house weekendSATURDAy 20 & SUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERExplore the remains of a centuries-

old Roman bath house right by the

River Thames. For one weekend

only, the bath house is on full

display with a special guided tour.

5 billingsgate roman bath House, 101 Lower thames Street, eC3r 6DL 10am – 4pm Free, all ages

exclusive behind the scenes tour at tower bridgeFRIDAy 19 & MonDAy 22 SEPTEMBERBe astounded by the impressive hydraulics, engines and boilers of the

world’s most famous bridge on this exclusive tour of the illustrious

structure’s hidden depths and out-of-bounds areas!

4 tower bridge, tower bridge road, Se1 2Up 4pm – 6pm £29 including free tower bridge Guide book. booking essential; 020 7407 9191 or email [email protected] Limited capacity, allocated on a first come, first served basis. Ages 8+

water pumping steam giants at kewSATURDAy 27 & SUnDAy 28 SEPTEMBERDiscover the history of London’s

water like never before! See massive

Victorian water pumping engines in

steam, ride the Waterworks Railway,

and check out the Museum of Water

and Steam’s brand new Waterworks

Gallery and outdoor Splash Zone.

11am – 4pm £11.50 Adult, £10 Student or concession

tALK: the river thames: Would you Drink It? An illustrated talk from London

Museum of Water and Steam

Trustee John Porter, covering the

chequered past of London’s water

supply story. 1.15pm - 1.45pm Sat 27 Sept in the museum’s babcock room Free entry for museum ticket-holders

6 London museum of Water & Steam, Green Dragon Lane, brentford tW8 0eN

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Photo: Museum of Water and Steam

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maggie’s culture crawlFRIDAy 19 SEPTEMBERAn overnight fundraiser of many experiences and stories in partnership with

open House. Wind your way around the capital and get exclusive access to

The Foreign office, Fulham Palace and Maggie’s West London Centre. you’ll

also get to experience performances from musicians, dancers and artists

and eat delicious food along the way – all to support the wonderful work of

Maggie’s Centres.

5 6pm Fri – 6am Sat £40 registration plus £250 fundraising commitment. to register, visit totallythames.org.

the majority of London’s lost rivers were culverted (covered over) and turned into sewers in an extraordinary feat of Victorian engineering.

Londoners had been using the city’s waterways for the disposal of human,

household and industrial waste for centuries, but the rapid increase in

population during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries had brought

with it an increase in water-related pollution and disease. The final straw

was the “Great Stink” during the hot summer of 1858, when Parliament had

to relocate due to the overwhelming smell of raw sewage. The rivers were

then incorporated into a system of interconnecting pipes to divert most of

the city’s waste away from the Thames.

Perhaps the most surprising thing about the hidden waterways of London

is not that they have disappeared from the surface, but that there are so

many of them. Writing about lost rivers made me see London from an

entirely new perspective; the city is riddled with watery relics and clues.

Be it the name of an area (Muswell Hill), a tube station (Stamford Brook),

a pub (The Falcon near Clapham Junction), a road (Conduit Street), a dip

in the landscape or just the sight of a mysterious lamppost, the evidence

is abundant if you know what you’re looking for.

paul tallingBooks by Paul Talling out now (Random House): Derelict London

derelictlondon.com and London’s Lost Rivers londonslostrivers.com

lost river walks

river fleetFRIDAy 5 SEPTEMBERWith Paul Talling

1 City 6pm – 9pm £9.50

river peckSATURDAy 6 SEPTEMBERWith Tom Bolton

2 Lewisham 11am – 2pm £10

river westbourneSATURDAy 6 SEPTEMBERWith Paul Talling

3 Westminster 2pm – 5pm £9.50

the river tyburnSUnDAy 7 SEPTEMBERWith Tom Bolton

4 Westminster 11am – 1.30pm £10

the walbrook pilgrimageSUnDAy 7 SEPTEMBERWith Tom Chivers

5 City 5pm – 7pm £10 / £8

counters creek part 1: the industrial riverSATURDAy 13 SEPTEMBERWith John Goodier

6 Hammersmith & Fulham 2.30pm - 5pm £5

counters creek part 2: the borough boundarySUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERWith John Goodier

7 Hammersmith & Fulham 2.30pm - 5pm £5

totally thames Walks are ticketed events. booking is essential at totallythames.org unless stated otherwise. prices vary, check below for details. booking fees apply. exact meeting points specified at time of booking.

keats fleet walksSUnDAy 14, TUESDAy 16, THURSDAy 18 & FRIDAy 19 SEPTEMBERWith Curiocity and the

City of London Guides

8 City 12.30pm – 4pm £8

river rodingTUESDAy 16 SEPTEMBERWith Mark Watson

9 barking & Dagenham 2pm – 3pm £3

totally thames Walks are ticketed events. booking is essential at totallythames.org unless stated otherwise. prices vary, check each walk for details. booking fees apply. exact meeting points specified at time of booking

Photo: Maggie’s Centres

Keats Fleet Walks. Photo: City of London

Photo: SF Said




historical walks environmental walkswalk the tidal thames SATURDAy 6 SEPTEMBERWith Thames Estuary Partnership.

Discover why the Tidal Thames is

neither a wasteland nor a wilderness.

19 bexley 2pm – 5pm Free

london’s river - the city’s ebb and flowEVERy MonDAy AnD SATURDAy In SEPTEMBERWith City of London Guides.

The story of ‘double-edged Thames’

– a river of both prosperity and

disease, and the lifeblood of London.

11 City 11am – 12.45pm £7 Adult, £6 Concession

riverside walkSATURDAy 6 SEPTEMBERWith The William Morris Society.

What made this slice of riverside the

site of artistic inspiration, nurturing

the likes of William Morris, Emery

Walker and JMW Turner?

12 Hammersmith & Fulham 1pm – 2pm Free

bishops, brothels and the bardSATURDAy 6 SEPTEMBERWith Brian Cookson.

Shakespeare, Chaucer and the

Bishops of Winchester – Southwark’s

turbulent, peculiar, and sometimes

scandalous past.

13 City 3pm – 5pm £7

vauxhall to battersea riverfrontSUnDAy 7 SEPTEMBERWith Colin del Strother.

James Bond and MI6, the lost River

Effra, 18th century pleasure gardens,

controversial redevelopments and

tall towers.

14 Vauxhall to battersea 11am – 12.45pm £7

richmond riverside walkSAT 6, 13, 20 & 27 SEPTEMBERWith Discovery Richmond.

Appreciate why this beautiful location

by the Thames has made it a

favoured residence of monarchs and

the rich and famous for centuries.

20 richmond 11am – 1pm £10 Adults, £9 Senior/Student with ID, £5 Child U16

pirates, pilgrims & penthouses – historic docklandsSUnDAy 7 SEPTEMBERWith Brian Cookson.

The London Docks – from its

macabre and sinister past, to

bustling heyday, and modern-day

exclusive apartment dwellings.

15 tower Hamlets 11am – 1pm £7

london docksSUnDAy 7 SEPTEMBERWith Colin del Strother.

Discover Dickens’ docks and their

history of early industrial action,

police service and organised crime.

16 tower Hamlets 3pm – 4.45pm £7

downstreamSATURDAy 27 SEPTEMBERWith Pete Smith.

Hear amusing tales and insights as

you encounter the wobbly bridge,

a pirates’ church, and the site of

London’s first public lavatory.

17 City 11am – 1pm £8

discovering london’s ancient harbours: the ports of london before the great fireSATURDAy 27 SEPTEMBERWith Gustav Milne.

The transformations of London’s

ports from Roman Londinium and

the Saxon harbour at Queenhithe,

to the new harbour at Billingsgate.

18 City 2pm – 5pm £6

thames locks walk: teddington to richmondSATURDAy 6 SEPTEMBERWith Colin del Strother.

Stately riverside homes, an island

where the Rolling Stones once

partied, the hill where Turner once

painted and the most beautiful

view in London.

21 richmond 3pm – 5pm £7

rspb rainham marshes totally thames stroll EVERy SUnDAy In SEPTEMBERWith wildlife identification experts.

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through this

stunning nature reserve and discover

the amazing wildlife it has to offer!

22 purfleet, essex 1pm (approx 3 hours) £5 Adult (£4 for rSpb members), £2 Children (£1.50 for rSpb members)

twickenham riverside walkSUnDAy 14, 21 & 27 SEPTEMBERWith Discovery Richmond.

A leisurely stroll along this delightful

stretch of the river Thames with

well-preserved Georgian and

Victorian houses, and histroic

mansion.

23 richmond 2pm – 4pm £10 Adult, £9 Senior/Student with ID, £5 Child U16

Shakespeare’s Globe. Photo: Brian Cookson Richmond Riverside. Photo: Visit Richmond

Hampton Court Palace. Photo: Visit Richmond

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how the thames made the cityMonDAy 8 SEPTEMBERWith the Thames Estuary

Partnership.

Then and now – the influence of the

Thames on the financial institutions

that drive the economy of the City

of London.

1 University College London, Anatomy building, Gower Street, WC1e 6XA 5pm – 6.30pm Free, ages 16+

conserving local riversMonDAy 8 SEPTEMBERThames21’s Michael Heath discusses

the challenges of river management in

Bexley, the devastating winter floods

and a future of improved river health.

2 St John Fisher rC Church (Hall), thanet road, bexley, Kent, DA5 1Ap 7.45pm – 9.30pm £2.50, ages 16+

introduction to wildlife photography courseFRIDAy 12 SEPTEMBERLearn how to capture the magic of

the moment of wildlife photography.

Expert Iain Green shares the ins and

outs of the art in one of London’s

most inspiring urban oases.

4 WWt London Wetland Centre, Queen elizabeth’s Walk, barnes, SW13 9Wt 10am – 4pm £55. to book, call 01453 891 900

totally thames talks are ticketed events. booking is essential at totallythames.org unless stated otherwise. prices vary, check below for details. booking fees apply.

thames natural history, in whose footsteps do you tread and who might tread in yours in years to come?TUESDAy 9 SEPTEMBERWith Tom Chivers, Victoria Herridge

and Daniel Raven-Ellison. Drawing

inspiration from Florentijn Hofman’s

secret pre-historic Thames

commission (see page 4), poet and

arts producer Tom Chivers, natural

History Museum Paleontologist

Victoria Herridge and guerrilla

geographer Daniel Raven-Ellison

explore the geological wilds of

London, past present and future.

3 the Doodle bar, 33 parkgate road, SW11 4Np 7.30pm – 9pm £7.50 / £5 concession, all ages

Photo: London Wetlands Centre

Photo: London Wetlands Centre

Adrift, Tom Chivers




totally thames Quiz on a boatFRIDAy 12 SEPTEMBER

Tackle 50 fantastic questions about London and its landmarks, buildings

and bridges as you cruise past them on this special floating quiz led by

Londonist’s very own Matt Brown!

Test yourself ahead of time with these sample questions:

Q. The Thames is the second longest river in the UK. What is the longest?

Q. In which year was the Thames Barrier officially opened?

Q. Which species of mammal made nationwide headlines after

swimming up the Thames as far as Chelsea in 2006?

Q. Since 2012, what is the official name of the clock tower housing Big Ben?

5 Westminster pier, Victoria embankment, SW1A 2JH 6.45pm boarding – 10pm return £15, from totallythames.org, ages 18+

terrific tales of the thamesSATURDAy 20 & SUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERA weekend of lively sessions taking an alternative look at the Thames.

Join Team Londonist and friends aboard HMS President for riverine

geekery, facting, folklore, immersion, flotation, history, stories and songs.

6 HmS president, Victoria embankment, eC4Y 0HJ £7.50 per talk/ £5 concession, £15 / £12.50 daily tickets, ages 13+

london’s lost rivers – the geek offSATURDAy 20 SEPTEMBERWith Tom Bolton and Tom Chivers.

Two of London’s foremost lost river

fanatics delve into the hidden histories

of London’s streams.

11am – 12.30pm

swimming the thames: then & nowSATURDAy 20 SEPTEMBERWith Caitlin Davies and Chris Romer Lee.

Find out how the Victorians swam the

Thames and learn about exciting plans

to reintroduce swimming in the tidal

Thames.

1pm – 2.15pm

thames odditiesSATURDAy 20 SEPTEMBERWith Matt Brown and Pete Berthoud.

Two London obsessives go fishing in

the Thames for unusual, evocative and

poignant tales from the river’s past.

2.30pm – 4pm

myths and mysteries of the thamesSUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERWith Robert Stephenson and

Scott Wood.

What’s lurking in the water?

Discover pagan Thames rituals,

sacred rites, magic, myths, urban

legends and monsters.

11am – 12.30pm

stories from the docksSUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERWith Georgina young and

Christopher West.

A lively look at the rise, fall and

rebirth of London’s docks from

ancient history through roaring

trade to modern redevelopment.

1.30pm – 3pm

a trip down the thames in story and songSUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERWith London Dreamtime.

Sea shanties, comedies, music hall

songs and folklore! An atmospheric

family-friendly voyage.

3.30pm – 5pm

londonist afloatThames Baths Project. Design by Studio Octopi

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ideas flow – talks programme

maritime show and tellSATURDAy 20 SEPTEMBERCurator Leeanne Westwood takes

you through some of the Museum’s

most fascinating objects to tell the

rich and intriguing story of Barking

& Dagenham’s maritime history.

11 Valence House museum, becontree Avenue, Dagenham rm8 3Ht 12pm – 1.30pm Free, all ages, to reserve a place call 020 8227 2034

barking and dagenham’s riverside industries SATURDAy 20 SEPTEMBERMark Watson’s illustrated talk paints

a bustling picture of Barking and

Dagenham crammed with busy

wharves, docks, barges and ships

during a 200-year stretch of

industrial boom.

10 Valence House museum, becontree Avenue, Dagenham rm8 3Ht 2pm – 3pm Free, all ages, to reserve a place call 020 8227 2034

policing the river thames WEDnESDAy 24 SEPTEMBERWith Rob Jeffries.

Ever wondered why London’s police

officers ‘walk the beat’? Thames

River Police Museum curator, Rob

Jeffries, explains the colourful

history of the Thames Police Service

since 1798.

8 Guildhall Library, Aldermanbury, eC2V 7HH 2pm – 3pm Free, all ages

a bridge for london THURSDAy 18 SEPTEMBERLondon’s history began with a

bridge and ever since, they have

defined the identity of the city.

Today a new Garden Bridge is being

proposed by the leading designers

Heatherwick Studio that will

redefine the 21st century city.

Starting with a river cruise, this

event includes a wide-ranging

discussion between Stuart Wood

(Head of Innovation, Heatherwick

Studio), structural engineer Tristram

Carfrae (Deputy Chair, Arup) and

urban historian Leo Hollis. Together,

they will explore the legacy of the

capital’s river crossings and

highlight some of the key challenges

and opportunities that face the city,

and why public spaces like the

Garden Bridge are so important.

With thanks to the Garden Bridge

Trust

9 mV elizabethan, Festival pier, South bank, Se1 8XZ 6.30pm – 9pm £15 from totallythames.org

wasafiri’s words on the waterSUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERIn celebration of Wasafiri’s 30th

anniversary, six acclaimed

contemporary writers share

readings on the Thames for

one special afternoon of

‘words on the water’.

12 the William b river Cruiser, Westminster pier, Victoria embankment, SW1A 2JH 2pm – 5.15pm £15 at wasafiri.org, ages 16+

london’s riverTUESDAy 23 SEPTEMBERPete Smith takes an in-depth look

into the enthralling and complex

history of the Thames and London,

exploring the stories of London as a

Roman city through to modern

times.

13 Guildhall Library, Aldermanbury, eC2V 7HH 2pm – 3pm Free, all ages

Garden Bridge, Arup

Photo: N. CohenPhoto: City of London

Photo: City of London




dazzle ship london, a film by david kewSUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERWorld premiereDavid Kew’s beautifully shot film

draws on the recollections and

memories of descendants of the

original dazzle artists, historians, the

current occupants of the ship and

the direct response to the artwork

by members of the public.

Director: David Kew

Production: Q Films

Music: James Hesford

Run time: 26 minutes

6.30pm – 7pm 14-18 noW is a major cultural programme taking place across the UK

to mark the centenary of the First World War – inviting contemporary

artists from the UK and around the world to explore the resonance of

the First World War today.

dazzle ship london: talksSUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERTotally Thames and 14-18 noW,

WW1 Centenary Art Commissions

invite you on board the newly

‘dazzled’ HMS President (1918) to

find out more about London’s

outdoor art installation.

the art of dazzle painting with robert hewisonCultural historian Robert Hewison

explores the history of World War I

naval camouflage, and its connection

to avant-garde art.

2.30pm – 3.30pm

dazzle ships london & liverpoolProfessor Chris Wainwright, artist,

curator, Head of Chelsea,

Camberwell and Wimbledon

colleges of the arts and Project

Manager of ‘Dazzle Ship London’

and Janet Dugdale, Director of

Museum of Liverpool and Interim

Director of Merseyside Maritime

Museum at national Museums

Liverpool will discuss how

contemporary artists address and

interpret the style and concept of

Dazzle in the 21st Century, the

process of dazzling HMS President

(1918) and the Edmund Gardner in

Liverpool by Carlos Cruz-Diez and

the public reaction to the works.

7 HmS president (1918), Victoria embankment, eC4Y 0HJ 4pm – 5pm

talks tickets: £7.50 / £5 concession. One ticket covers entry to both talks.

Dazzle Ship London film tickets: £5, or free with talks ticket. Limited entry, allocated on first come, first served basis.

dazzle ship london by tobias rehbergerTHRoUGHoUT SEPTEMBER AnD BEyonD

Free, the best views of the work are from the South bank or blackfriars bridge

German artist Tobias Rehberger has created a contemporary dazzle design

for HMS President (1918) as part of 14-18 noW, WW1 Centenary Art Commission.

This temporary art work takes as its inspiration a style of optical distortion

used extensively during the First World War called ‘dazzle painting’.

Devised by British artist norman Wilkinson and supervised by vorticist

artist Edward Wadsworth, the camouflage technique incorporated bold

shapes and strong contrasts, with an aim to confuse rather than conceal.

The HMS President (1918) is one of three surviving WW1 warships. It was

‘dazzled’ on its launch in 1918, under its original name HMS Saxifrage.

The ‘dazzle’ technique has been a recurring theme in Tobias Rehberger’s

work. In 2009 he was awarded the Golden Lion Award at the 53rd

International Venice Biennale for a café he created that was decorated

using the principle of dazzle pattern.

Dazzle Ship London. Photo: David Kew

Dazzle Ship London. Photo: David Kew

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Fire Garden by

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World 20144 Bridge5 Thames: Dark

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Same River7 Mapping London8 River Works 9 Shipshape and

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2006 - 201413 Richmond’s River

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novice Regatta2 Brunel Boat Trip

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Descent 3 RIBS Totally

Thames Blast! 4 Surrey Docks

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Weekend5 Cruise Aboard S.B.

Lady Daphne6 Richmond Walk &

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open Day17 Foreshore Finds

open Morning18 Firing on the

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for Water13 City Hunt

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Notting Hill

Shepherd’sBush

Kensal Green

Deptford

New MaldenWimbledon

Egham

Esher

Hampton

Teddington

Twickenham

Whitton

ChiswickBrentford

IsleworthHounslow

Heston

Feltham

HEATHROW

Ealing

Wembley

Northolt

Neasden

Queensbury

Kingsbury

Willesden

St Margarets

Sunbury

Claygate

Surbiton

Woking

Chertsey

Chobham

Guildford

West Clandon

East Horsley

Cobham

Oxshott

Chessington

Worcester Park

MordenMitcham


Purley

Banstead

Burgh Heath

Tadworth

Walton on the Hill

Stoke D’Abernon

Weybridge

Walton-on-Thames

Sutton

Raynes Park

Orpington


Richmond

Kew

Perivale

Sudbury

Harrowon the Hill

Kenton

Greenford

SouthallHayes

Hillingdon

Acton

Barnes

Ham

Woolwich

Thamesmead

PurfleetCharlton

Barnet

Tottenham

Finchley

Borehamwood

Radlett

Oxhey

Hornsey

Winchmore Hill

Palmers Green

Potters Bar

Hadley Wood

Enfield

Edmonton

Wood Green

MuswellHill

EnfieldLock

Harrow

Wealdstone

RuislipPinner

Yeading

Uxbridge

IverHeath

Northwood

Rickmansworth


Caterham

Godstone

Oxted

Westerham

Biggin Hill

Merstham

Bletchingley

Kingswood

Coulsdon

Kenley

Sidcup

CatfordForest Hill

Hayes

Downe

Keston

Penge

Tulse Hill

ThorntonHeath

West Wickham

Eltham

Plumstead

Lewisham

Blackheath

Greenwich

Poplar

Bow

Highbury

Hale End

Stratford

Upper Clapton

Lower Clapton

Leytonstone

ForestGate

Walthamstow

HighamHill Woodford

Chingford

Loughton

Theydon Bois

Epping

Chipping Ongar

Buckhurst Hill

Plaistow

Upton Barking

Clayhall

Barkingside

Gants Hill

Highams Park


Park

Ilford

Dagenham

Becontree

Rainham

Elm Park

Romford

Gidea Park

SouthOckendon

Beckton

East Ham

Limehouse

Isle ofDogs

Dulwich

BatterseaFulham

Hammersmith

Wandsworth

Kennington

Vauxhall

Strand

Kilburn

PeckhamBrixton

Clapham

Warlingham

New Addington

Brentwood

UpminsterHornchurch

Harold Hill

Collier Row

Grange Hill

WalthamAbbey

Hainault

Cheshunt

Staines

Gerrards Cross

ChelfontSt Peter

Virginia Water

Watford

Bushey

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C L E R K E N W E L L

S H O R E D I T C H

H O X T O N

H O L B O R N

C O V E N TG A R D E N

S O H O

S T J A MES ’S

P I M L I C O

C H E L S E A

K N I G H T S B R I D G E

B E L G R AV I A

L A M B E T H

VA U X H A L L

S O U T H W A R K

B O R O U G H

W A L W O R T H

C A M B E R W E L L

B E R M O N D S E Y

S O U T H B A N K

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PA D D I N G T O N

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M A I D A VA L E

M AY F A I R

S O U T HK E N S I N G T O N

B L O O M S B U R Y

3 Behind the Scenes

at RnLI Tower

Lifeboat Station4 Exclusive Behind

the Scenes at

Tower Bridge5 Roman Bath

House Tours6 Water Pumping

Steam Giants at

Kew

WALKSLost River Walks:

1 River Fleet2 River Peck3 River Westbourne4 The River Tyburn5 The Walbrook

Pilgrimage6 Counters Creek

Part 1: The

Industrial River

7 Counters Creek

Part 2: The

Borough

Boundary8 Keats Fleet Walks9 River Roding

Historical Walks :10 London’s River11 Riverside Walk12 Bishops, Brothels

and The Bard13 Vauxhall to

Battersea

Riverfront14 Pirates, Pilgrims &

Penthouses15 London Docks16 Downstream17 Discovering

London’s Ancient

Harbours

Environmental Walks:18 Walk The Tidal

Thames

19 Richmond

Riverside Walk20 Thames Locks

Walk21 RSPB Rainham

Marshes Stroll22 Twickenham

Riverside Walk

tALKS1 How the Thames

made the City 2 Conserving Local

Rivers 3 Thames natural

History4 Introduction to

Wildlife

Photography

Course5 Londonist Afloat:

Quiz on a Boat 6 Londonist Afloat:

Terrific Tales of the

Thames

7 Dazzle Ship

London – Talks8 Policing the River

Thames9 A Bridge for

London10 Barking and

Dagenham’s

Riverside

Industries 11 Maritime Show

and Tell12 Wasafiri’s Words

on the Water 13 London’s River

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World, Scanner3 The Boy Who

Climbed out of

His Face4 Handel’s Fireworks

and illuminations5 Maggie’s Culture

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With additional thanks to:Amateur Photographer, Ballymore Group, Barratt London, Berkeley Homes,

Bellway Homes, City Cruises, Citygrove, CLS Holdings,

Crown River Services, D&D Restaurants, Edwardian Radisson,

Embassy of the Kingdom of the netherlands, Hammerton’s Ferry,

HMS President (1918), HQS Wellington, Lambeth Council,

London River Boats, More London Estates, Parr Boats, St James Group,

South Bank London, Thames Clippers, Thames Luxury Charters,

Thames River Services, The Photographers’ Gallery, Turk Launches,

Wandsworth Council, Woods’ Silver Fleet

totally thames teamAdrian evans Totally Thames Director, Sophie branscombe General Manager,

Jon Cooke Relationships Manager, Kate Forde Programme Manager,

Kitty ross Project Manager, Annie Helps Communications & Digital

Engagement Manager, emily Acton-edmiston Project Assistant,

rosey mercer Finance Manager, Jonathan bartlett Production Manager,

Helen Wilding Production Coordinator

With additional support fromFour Colman Getty, Cause4, Claudia Decarli, Esther Kwan,

Julienne orcullo, Sasha Ward,

Festival branding and programme design from Grade Design.

Poster illustration by Alex Foster.

Website by Thoughtful Web.

And a huge thank you to all our other volunteers and helpers

who make this event possible.

trusteesRobert Gordon Clark (Chair), John Barker, Andrew Cooke,

Henry Fajemirokun, Sue Hughes, Sir Michael Lockett, Phil Morris,

Justine Simons, olga Stanojlovic, Pete Stephens,

Uday Thakkar, Stephen Warrington

Totally Thames is organised by Thames Festival Trust,

registered charity number 1074794.

The Trust reserves the right to cancel or amend the advertised programme.

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

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principal supporters

Festival supporters and sponsors

media partners

rivers of the World supporters

LondonBridge

LondonBridge

Revealed

greenwich peninsula is transforming. At over 300 acres, this former gasworks is one of the largest regeneration schemes in London. The land, owned by the Mayor of

London, is being developed by Knight Dragon to create a new neighbourhood, with over

10,000 homes to meet a variety of housing needs, including plenty of affordable housing,

as well as offices, schools, shops and community facilities.

These homes will be built alongside the Peninsula’s new and historic attractions. The o2

Arena is now the world’s most successful music venue, with plans to add high quality

shops to its rich offer of restaurants, bars and entertainment. To the west of the o2, a

new 400 bedroom hotel is being built which, when finished in late 2015, will house

London’s largest ballroom.

Throughout the peninsula, high quality open and green space is taking shape. The

tree-lined Central Park will be supplemented by smaller gardens, public squares, play

areas, a landscaped river walkway along the Thames and attractions designed to bring

the water’s edge to life.

The peninsula is also the southernmost point of The Line, the exciting new sculpture trail

running from Queen Elizabeth olympic Park through Royal Docks and onto Greenwich.

As the new community grows, so does the need for first class transport with big plans

for north Greenwich Interchange and surrounding area which in turn will lead to further

jobs and growth.

richard blakewayDeputy Mayor for Housing, Land and Property

the future is east!

Photo: Greater London Authority

hello amateur photographers!

enter your photos into thames lens - thames festival trust’s annual photo competition - for the chance to win some amazing prizes including a night’s stay for two in edwardian hotels, a d&d restaurants dinner, a place on an ‘introduction to wildlife photography’ with author and photographer iain green at wwt london wetland centre, ribs blast tickets, edf energy london eye tickets and a subscription to amateur photographer magazine.

this year we are asking you to respond to the brief the changing thames!

entries close: wednesday 1 october

for more information, and to enter visit: totallythames.org

thames lens photography competition

Seal Encounter, Nicola White, Thames Lens 2013 winner

Totally Thames 2014 Programme

Documents

Transcript of Totally Thames 2014 Programme