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The River Thames (also known as the River Isis in some parts) is the longest river in England and the second-longest river system in all of the United Kingdom.
The River Thames flows through southern England, including London, and is around 215 mi (346 km) long. The river flows through Oxford (this is the place where the River Thames is called the Isis), Henley-On-Thames, Reading, and Windsor.
The River Thames flows from the Cotswolds to the North Sea. During the Roman Occupation, the River Thames was named Tamesis, which means dark water. The source from which the river originates is marked with a stone near Kemble. The area near the River Thames (the land on the banks) is made up of rolling hills and farmlands in some places and buildings where the river reaches urban areas like London. The width of the River Thames is different in different places; it is around 60 ft (18.2 m) wide at Lechlade and around 18 mi (29 km) at Whitstable and Foulness Point. The flow of the River Thames increases as the water flows through England, and the speed increases as the tributaries add more water to the body of the river. The main tributaries of the River Thames are at Reading, Buscot, and Kingston. The combination of these tributaries adds about 2,219 million gal (8,399 million l) of water to River Thames daily.
This river has seen hundreds of years of history of Britain, the good times and the bad times, the rise and fall of many kings, the downfall of dynasties and queens, prosperity and destruction, and the rise of democracy. The river was also a witness to the devastating Second World War as well the current wave of Brexit.
Let's learn some fun facts about the River Thames!
Whenever anyone talks about London, the capital of Britain, the Thames is mentioned automatically. This river is so iconic that it has its own identity. The river covers 5,502 sq mi (14,250 sq km) in area, while its length is 205 mi (330 km). It has a maximum depth of 65.6 ft (20 m).
The water is used for cooling in electricity generating stations. Other uses are water for domestic purposes, industrial uses, and fish farming. Industries take cold water from the Thames and return the water after use. Machines are cooled by the water.
Although the Thames runs through urban areas and is polluted in some regions, it contains a lot of diverse mammals and other aquatic species.
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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