The River Thames has enjoyed a very long and colourful history. It wasonce the border between ancient kingdoms in the distant past. Battles were fought on its banks and invaders sailed along its waters. It was in more recent times the lifeline of London bringing goods from all over the Empire into the busiest docks in the world. The few docks that remain have moved along the river closer to the sea and now stand on the Thames banks of Essex. The recent history of the river is fascinating and is shown in the differences between the numerous images of the river from around a century ago and the modern photographs of the same locations. Many of the buildings lining the banks have changed beyond recognition, including the sites of the old docks. The craft using the river are now more geared towards pleasure than in carrying goods. This is what makes Changing River Thames such a fascinating record of a vitally important river with many unpublished contemporary and period photographs. A highly unique and equally fascinating time capsule that documents the River Thames and its rich history through the ages.
- ISBN10 1781553157
- ISBN13 9781781553152
- Publish Date 1 August 2013
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 29 April 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Fonthill Media
- Format Paperback
- Pages 96
- Language English