[178][179][180], It is likely that its use became more widespread after an incident in 1832 in which he installed metal shutters to prevent rioters breaking windows at Apsley House. [7] This contrasts with reports that his mother Anne, Countess of Mornington, recalled in 1815 that he had been born at 6 Merrion Street, Dublin. He resolved "never to attack an enemy who is preparing and strongly posted, and whose posts have not been reconnoitred by daylight". At the same time, he was made a privy counsellor. Preparing to sail for an attack on the Spanish colonies in South America (to assist the Latin American patriot Francisco de Miranda) his force was instead ordered to sail for Portugal, to take part in the Peninsular Campaign and rendezvous with 5,000 troops from Gibraltar.[99][100]. He stressed its mountainous frontiers and advocated Lisbon as the main base because the Royal Navy could help to defend it. The river is heavily splayed in Ashton Keynes and Oxford. Among a host of other things, this granted the barons the right of Navigation under Clause 23. The river was subject to minor redefining and widening of the main channel around Oxford, Abingdon and Marlow before 1850, since when further cuts to ease navigation have reduced distances further. [75] He had been gazetted on 29 April 1802, but the news took several months to reach him by sea. From our base in Ennis in the heart of County Clare, explore the west of Ireland from lough to sea and marvel at the stunning Cliffs of Moher. Upon the valley sides of the Thames and some of its tributaries can be seen other terraces of brickearth, laid over and sometimes interlayered with the clays. [85] A further successful attack at the fortress at Gawilghur, combined with the victory of General Lake at Delhi forced the Maratha to sign a peace settlement at Anjangaon (not concluded until a year later) called the Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon. [44] Arthur's brother Richard ordered that an armed force be sent to capture Seringapatam and defeat Tipu. During General Abercromby's withdrawal in the face of superior French forces, the 33rd held off enemy cavalry, allowing neighbouring units to retreat safely. This gorgeous country certainly doesn't disappoint! [40], Arriving in Calcutta in February 1797 he spent 5 months there, before being sent in August to a brief expedition to the Philippines, where he established a list of new hygiene precautions for his men to deal with the unfamiliar climate. The British troops broke ranks to loot the abandoned French wagons instead of pursuing the beaten foe. Culture Club are travelling the River Thames in a riverboat in the video for "Karma Chameleon". During the war, rockets were used on several occasions. [124], Wellington attempted to take the vital fortress of Burgos, which linked Madrid to France. From the west it flows through Oxford (where it is sometimes called the Isis), Reading, Henley-on-Thames and Windsor. The tidal stretch of the river is known as "the Tideway". In 1905 they switched to the southern platforms, with the opening of a new bay platform at Plaistow on the southern side. [76][77], To reduce the release of this into the river, the Thames Tideway Scheme is currently under construction at a cost of 4.2billion. [224] Wellington nevertheless cared for his men: he refused to pursue the French after the battles of Porto and Salamanca, foreseeing an inevitable cost to his army in chasing a diminished enemy through rough terrain. At this time the vast underground reserves of water formed that make the water table higher than average in the Vale of Aylesbury.[36]. December's money moments: When is payday and what extra benefits could you get this month? WebWitham (/ w t m /) is a town in the county of Essex in the East of England, with a population (2011 census) of 25,353. congestion, or providing very limited relief at the existing Dartford Crossing, as well as poor to low value for money. [62] [18], In January 2009, the Department for Transport published its own proposals.[19]. The figures in this boat were those of a strong man with ragged grizzled hair and a sun-browned face, and a girl of nineteen or twenty. [24], As part of the TwelveTrees development on the former Parcelforce distribution depot, a new station entrance is being built to connect to the upper Jubilee line concourse. Hence, Wellington acted as interim leader for three weeks in November and December 1834, taking the responsibilities of prime minister and most of the other ministries. As the sandbank was a major hazard for shipping coming in and out of London, in 1732 it received the world's first lightship. The Thames contains both sea water and fresh water, thus providing support for seawater and freshwater fish. The City of London long claimed responsibility for the tidal river. [104], Wellesley arrived in Lisbon on 22 April 1809 on board HMS Surveillante,[105]after narrowly escaping shipwreck. He is regarded as one of the greatest defensive commanders of all time, and many of his tactics and battle plans are still studied in military academies around the world. [154] Napoleon then resorted to sending two battalions of the Middle and Old Guard into Plancenoit and after ferocious fighting they recaptured the village. [218] While on campaign, he seldom ate anything between breakfast and dinner. Times of high and low tides are also posted on Twitter. [8][9] However, Lloyd (1899), p.170 states "registry of St. Peter's Church, Dublin, shows that he was christened there on 30 April 1769". His victory fitted well with the passion and intensity of the Romantic movement, with its emphasis on individuality. Continuing to outflank the French lines, Wellington caught up with and routed the army of King Joseph Bonaparte in the Battle of Vitoria, for which he was promoted to field marshal on 21 June. WebRomford is a large town in east London and the administrative centre of the London Borough of Havering.It is located 14.1 miles (22.7 km) northeast of Charing Cross and is one of the major metropolitan centres identified in the London Plan. There is evidence of human habitation living off the river along its length dating back to Neolithic times. Jessie Matthews sings "My river" in the 1938 film Sailing Along, and the tune is the centrepiece of a major dance number near the end of the film. The River Thames contains over 80 islands ranging from the large estuarial marshlands of the Isle of Sheppey and Canvey Island to small tree-covered islets like Rose Isle in Oxfordshire and Headpile Eyot in Berkshire. [12] In 1781, Arthur's father died and his eldest brother Richard inherited his father's earldom. He decided to go, while maintaining his political appointments, and was appointed to command an infantry brigade in the Second Battle of Copenhagen, which took place in August. [75] In 2013, over 55m tonnes of dilute raw sewage overflowed into the tidal Thames. Since Roman times and perhaps earlier, the isostatic rebound from the weight of previous ice sheets, and its interplay with the eustatic change in sea level, have resulted in the old valley of the River Brent, together with that of the Thames, silting up again. Despite initial setbacks, the East India Company having pursued and destroyed his forces once already, forcing him into retreat in August 1799, he raised a sizeable force composed of disbanded Mysore soldiers, captured small outposts and forts in Mysore, and was receiving the support of several Maratha killedars opposed to British occupation. Many types of British birds also live alongside the river, although they are not specific to the river habitat. Wellington withdrew his army and, joined by the smaller corps under the command of Rowland Hill, which had been moved to Madrid, began to retreat to Portugal. [157], Further to the west, 1,500 British Foot Guards under Maitland were lying down to protect themselves from the French artillery. By the 18th century, the Thames was one of the world's busiest waterways, as London became the centre of the vast, mercantile British Empire, and progressively over the next century the docks expanded in the Isle of Dogs and beyond. In 1931 the parish had a population of 1159. [38]The 33rd was given time to recuperate and a few months later, Whitehall decided to send the regiment to India. The change was prompted by the landslide by-election win of Daniel O'Connell, a Roman Catholic Irish proponent of emancipation, who was elected despite not being legally allowed to sit in Parliament. The tidal river is navigable to large ocean-going ships as far upstream as the Pool of London and London Bridge. Occasionally, flooding of inhabited areas is unavoidable and the agency issues flood warnings. [149], The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815, near Waterloo (at that time in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, now in Belgium). The Thames also features prominently in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, as a communications artery for the waterborne Gyptian people of Oxford and the Fens, and as a prominent setting for his novel La Belle Sauvage. When the North London Railway service to Plaistow ceased on 1 January 1916 the southern platforms were unused in normal service. The rockets and musketry from 20,000 of the enemy were incessant. When troops failed to return to their units and began harassing the locals, an enraged Wellington to write in a famous despatch to Earl Bathurst, "We have in the service the scum of the earth as common soldiers". [46] On 22 April 1799, twelve days before the main battle, rocketeers maneuvered to the rear of the British encampment, then 'threw a great number of rockets at the same instant' to signal the beginning of an assault by 6,000 Indian infantry and a corps of Frenchmen, all ordered by Mir Golam Hussain and Mohomed Hulleen Mir Miran. [103], Although overall the land war with France was not going well from a British perspective, the Peninsula was the one theatre where they, with the Portuguese, had provided strong resistance against France and her allies. [107], With Portugal secured, Wellesley advanced into Spain to unite with General Cuesta's forces. He took residence within the Sultan's summer palace and reformed the tax and justice systems in his province to maintain order and prevent bribery. [81] After crossing the ford the infantry was reorganised into several lines and advanced against the Maratha infantry. [71] Dhoondiah continued to retreat, but his forces were rapidly deserting, he had no infantry and due to the monsoon weather flooding river crossings he could no longer outpace the British advance. It dammed the river in Hertfordshire, resulting in the formation of large ice lakes, which eventually burst their banks and caused the river to divert onto its present course through the area of present-day London. [37] The land was drained and became farmland; it was built on after the Industrial Revolution. However, he was noted for his poor aim and reports more sympathetic to Winchilsea claimed he had aimed to kill. The lower Thames in the Roman era was a shallow waterway winding through marshes. [15][16], In 2008, Metrotidal Ltd proposed the "Medway-Canvey Island crossing", a 2bn to 4bn combined road and rail tunnel between Medway and Canvey Island that would include a surge-tide barrier and a tidal power plant, which was supported by Kent County Council, Essex County Council, the Thames Gateway South Essex Partnership and the Department for Transport. When the time came to fire, the Duke took aim and Winchilsea kept his arm down. Day 3: At Leisure or Glencoe Visitor Centre Relax in Oban, or join our optional excursion to the Glencoe Visitor Centre. Other significant Thames floods since 1947 have occurred in 1968, 1993, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006 and 2014. "[223], While known for his stern countenance and iron-handed discipline, Wellington was by no means unfeeling. The springs at Seven Springs flow throughout the year, while those at Thames Head are only seasonal (a winterbourne). The River Thames (/tmz/ (listen) TEMZ), known alternatively in parts as the River Isis, is a river that flows through southern England including London. He corresponded for many years with Lady Georgiana Lennox, later Lady de Ros, 26 years his junior and daughter of the Duchess of Richmond (who held the famous ball on the eve of Waterloo) and, though there are hints, it has not been clearly determined if the relationship was ever sexual. [22], The Eastern Counties and Thames Junction Railway was constructed north to south through West Ham, linking Stratford with Canning Town in 1846. The utopian News from Nowhere by William Morris is mainly the account of a journey through the Thames valley in a socialist future. These discharge events kill fish, leave raw sewage on the riverbanks, and decrease the water quality of the river. The Dartford Crossing completes the orbital route but Three canals intersect this stretch: the Oxford Canal, Kennet and Avon Canal and Wey Navigation. The whole journey takes four days and requires several changes of boat. [202] The two widowers spent their last years together at Apsley House. [72] Dhoondiah was killed during the clash, his body was discovered and taken to the British camp tied to a cannon. Stansted is a base for a number of major European low-cost carriers, being the largest base for low-cost [230] It is certain that Wellington did reply, and the tone of a further letter from the publisher, quoted by Longford, suggests that he had refused in the strongest language to submit to blackmail. [14], The Lower Thames Crossing was recommended for further investigation in the 2002 ORBIT Multi-Model Study, which examined orbital transport problems around London. In 1751 the Thames Navigation Commission was formed to manage the whole non-tidal river above Staines. Conrad also gives a description of the approach to London from the Thames Estuary in his essays The Mirror of the Sea (1906). Tide tables are published by the Port of London Authority and are available online. This part of the river is managed by the Port of London Authority. [122] He routed the French at the Battle of Salamanca, taking advantage of a minor French mispositioning. Indirect evidence for the antiquity of the name 'Thames' is provided by a Roman potsherd found at Oxford, bearing the inscription Tamesubugus fecit (Tamesubugus made [this]). The station consists of four sets of island platforms, two on an elevated eastwest alignment and another perpendicular pair at street level, giving a total of eight platform faces. These include a variety of structures connected with use of the river, such as navigations, bridges and watermills, as well as prehistoric burial mounds. He had many castles built, including those at Wallingford, Rochester, Windsor and most importantly the Tower of London. This assault was directed along much the same route as the previous heavy cavalry attacks. [187], Wellington was gradually superseded as leader of the Tories by Robert Peel, while the party evolved into the Conservatives. About 12 hours later, the whale is believed to have been seen again near Greenwich, possibly heading back to sea. Described as "a crucial part of the countrys strategic road network",[9] the Dartford Crossing is the only fixed road crossing of the River Thames east of Greater London. The river had an unnaturally warm temperature caused by chemical reactions in the water, which also removed the water's oxygen. A significant number of ferries were provided specifically for navigation purposes. However, sporting and leisure use increased with the establishment of regattas such as Henley and the Boat Race. Who?" [217] Even when he returned to civilian life after 1815, he slept in a camp bed, reflecting his lack of regard for creature comforts. The River Thames has played several roles in human history: as an economic resource, a maritime route, a boundary, a fresh water source, a source of food and more recently a leisure facility. [87][88][89] In 2011, comedian David Walliams swam the 140mi (230km) from Lechlade to Westminster Bridge and raised over 1million for charity. All craft using it must be licensed. What remained of the French army then abandoned the field in disorder. In 1822, he had an operation to improve the hearing of the left ear. Wellington was eating a chicken leg while observing the manoeuvres of the French army through a spyglass. [3] If built, the crossing would have the longest road tunnel in the UK at 2.6 miles (4.2km). [28] She was described as being full of 'gaiety and charm'. He was later made Marquess of Wellington, in the said county on 18 August 1812. [14] Until his early twenties, Arthur showed little sign of distinction and his mother grew increasingly concerned at his idleness, stating, "I don't know what I shall do with my awkward son Arthur. [67], In the Middle Ages the Crown exercised general jurisdiction over the Thames, one of the four royal rivers, and appointed water bailiffs to oversee the river upstream of Staines. During the battle, Wellesley led his men, in a line of battle of two ranks, against the enemy to a gentle ridge and gave the order to fire. Wellington worked to transform the Lords from unstinting support of the Crown to an active player in political manoeuvring, with a commitment to the landed aristocracy. Around 60 active terminals cater for shipping of all types including ro-ro ferries, cruise liners and vessels carrying containers, vehicles, timber, grain, paper, crude oil, petroleum products, liquified petroleum gas etc. The London, Tilbury and Southend Railway direct line from Bow to Barking was constructed east to west through the middle of the Parish of West Ham in 1858. It was recorded by the 3rd Duke's niece, Viva Seton Montgomerie (18791959), as being an anecdote she heard from an old retainer, Charles Holman, who was said greatly to resemble Napoleon. The following centuries saw the conflict between king and barons coming to a head in AD 1215 when King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta on an island in the Thames at Runnymede. A long running dispute between the City and the Crown over ownership of the river was not settled until 1857, when the Thames Conservancy was formed to manage the river from Staines downstream. During the Second World War, the protection of certain Thames-side facilities, particularly docks and water treatment plants, was crucial to the munitions and water supply of the country. In the early 1980s a pioneering flood control device, the Thames Barrier, was opened. One, consisting of two battalions of Grenadiers, defeated the Coalition's first line and marched on. Cuesta, however, was reluctant to agree, and was only persuaded to advance on the following day. [210] In the procession, the "Great Banner" was carried by General Sir James Charles Chatterton of the 4th Dragoon Guards on the orders of Queen Victoria. The surface had sandy deposits from an ancient sea, laid over sedimentary clay (this is the blue London Clay). Most of Dickens' other novels include some aspect of the Thames. However, on the eve of its departure, orders arrived from England that it was to be sent to Egypt to co-operate with Sir Ralph Abercromby in the expulsion of the French from Egypt. Groundwater is vulnerable to surface pollution, especially in highly urbanised areas.[20]. [222], Military historian Charles Dalton recorded that, after a hard-fought battle in Spain, a young officer made the comment, "I am going to dine with Wellington tonight", which was overheard by the Duke as he rode by. "Thames" and "Tamesis" redirect here. [211], Most of the book A Biographical Sketch of the Military and Political Career of the Late Duke of Wellington by Weymouth newspaper proprietor Joseph Drew is a detailed contemporary account of his death, lying in state and funeral. Major annual events include the Henley Royal Regatta and the Boat Race, while the Thames has been used during two Summer Olympic Games: 1908 (rowing) and 1948 (rowing and canoeing). The value of this reinforcement is held in high regard. They are now on show at the River and Rowing Museum in Henley). [28], In April 2021, Highways England announced that they had split the construction of the road into three sections. [207], He was buried in St Paul's Cathedral, and during his funeral, there was little space to stand due to the number of attendees. [99][193] The couple largely lived apart, with Kitty spending most of her time at their country home, Stratfield Saye House and Wellesley at their London home, Apsley House. He remained at Mysore until November when he was sent to command an army in the Second Anglo-Maratha War. The leisure navigation and sporting activities on the river have given rise to a number of businesses including boatbuilding, marinas, ships chandlers and salvage services. WebBasildon (/ b z l d n / BAZ-il-dn) is the largest town in the borough of Basildon, within the county of Essex, England.It has a population of 107,123. [8], The Thames through Oxford is sometimes called the Isis. Science-fiction novels make liberal use of a futuristic Thames. However, for most of the Peninsular War, where he earned his fame, his army lacked the numbers for a strategically offensive posture. The latest tunnels are the Dartford Crossings. Above all, he had gained a clear idea of how, by setting attainable objectives and relying on his own force and abilities, a campaign could be fought and won. WebLoughton (/ l a t n /) is a town and civil parish in the Epping Forest District of Essex.Part of the metropolitan and urban area of London, the town borders Chingford, Waltham Abbey, Theydon Bois, Chigwell and Buckhurst Hill, and is 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Charing Cross.. The route would be 14.3 miles (23 km) including 2.6 miles (4.3 km) in twin tunnels with three traffic lanes, and would be an all-purpose trunk road rather than a motorway. The lack of supplies, coupled with the threat of French reinforcement (including the possible inclusion of Napoleon himself) in the spring, led to the British deciding to retreat into Portugal. The station was opened [55] Some local authorities support the proposed crossing, despite expressing specific concerns regarding environmental impacts. [73], Wellesley, with command of four regiments, had defeated Dhoondiah's larger rebel force, along with Dhoondiah himself, who was killed in the final battle. Stevens did not live to see it placed in its home under one of the arches of the cathedral. Following Napoleon's exile in 1814, he served as the ambassador to France and was granted a dukedom. WebNottingham (/ n t m / NOT-ing-m, locally / n t n m /) is a city and unitary authority area in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England.It is located 110 miles (180 km) north-west of London, 33 miles (53 km) south-east of Sheffield and 45 miles (72 km) north-east of Birmingham.Nottingham has links to the legend of Robin Hood and to the lace Wytham, Seacourt, Botley & Bulstake, Hinksey, Redbridge Streams, Osney D. & S., Hogacre, Eastwyke, Hinksey Ditches (bridges 51b to ay) (50 bridges), Wolvercote Mill Stream (bridges 52b & c) x 2, Castle Mill Stream & Wareham Stream (bridges 52e to 52u), This page was last edited on 8 December 2022, at 19:13. Napoleon had dispatched all eight battalions of the Young Guard to reinforce Lobau, who was now seriously pressed by the enemy. In addition, platforms were re-established on the main line from Fenchurch Street, now operated by c2c. [55] Four serious cholera outbreaks killed tens of thousands of people between 1832 and 1865. You cannot on any principle of equality in negotiation claim a cession of territory except in exchange for other advantages which you have in your power Then if this reasoning be true, why stipulate for the uti possidetis? From 18th-century water gardens and Arts and Crafts landscapes to intimate woodland gardens, there are so many places to discover. Historic buildings are a treasure trove of stories, art and collections. From showcasing art and collections, to exploring histories and celebrating connections between people and places, there's lots to discover. The king reluctantly approved Peel, who was in Italy. [138], His popularity in Britain was due to his image and his appearance as well as to his military triumphs. "See My Friends" continually refers to the singer's friends "playing 'cross the river" instead of the girl who "just left". 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[93], John Kaufman's sculpture The Diver: Regeneration is sited in the Thames near Rainham. The Thames Division is the River Police arm of London's Metropolitan Police, while Surrey Police, Thames Valley Police, Essex Police and Kent Police have responsibilities on their parts of the river outside the metropolitan area. [69] The forts generally offered little resistance due to their poor construction and design. [53] This included the waste from slaughterhouses, fish markets, and tanneries. Running through some of the drier parts of mainland Britain and heavily abstracted for drinking water, the Thames' discharge is low considering its length and breadth: the Severn has a discharge almost twice as large on average despite having a smaller drainage basin. The original land surface was around 350 to 400ft (110 to 120m) above the current sea-level. [77] The fort surrendered on 12 August after an infantry attack had exploited an artillery-made breach in the wall. [4] The origin is shared by many other river names in Britain, such as the River Tamar at the border of Devon and Cornwall, several rivers named Tame in the Midlands and North Yorkshire, the Tavy on Dartmoor, the Team of the North East, the Teifi and Teme of Wales, the Teviot in the Scottish Borders and a Thames tributary the Thame. [95], He then took a period of extended leave from the army and was elected as a Tory member of the British parliament for Rye in January 1806. According to one British observer, a young English officer named Bayly: "So pestered were we with the rocket boys that there was no moving without danger from the destructive missiles ". You can see the incredible Cliffs of Moher rising dramatically over the Atlantic Ocean for yourself, be blown away by the magnificent Glenveagh National Park, or even soak up the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Ring of Kerry. At Seven Springs above the source is a stone with the Latin hexameter inscription "Hic tuus o Tamesine pater septemgeminus fons", which means "Here, O Father Thames, [is] your sevenfold source".[16]. [129], After taking the small fortresses of Pamplona, Wellington invested San Sebastin but was frustrated by the obstinate French garrison, losing 693 dead and 316 captured in a failed assault and suspending the siege at the end of July. You can get no territory: indeed, the state of your military operations, however creditable, does not entitle you to demand any. [219] He was, however, renowned for the quality of the wine that he drank and served, often drinking a bottle with his dinner (not a great quantity by the standards of his day). As part of the work, the existing entrance was closed, and the refurbished ticket hall became a connecting concourse to the new ticket hall and the rest of the station. [146] The Prussians retreated 18 miles north to Wavre whilst Wellington's Anglo-Allied army withdrew 15 miles north to a site he had noted the previous year as favourable for a battle: the north ridge of a shallow valley on the Brussels road, just south of the small town of Waterloo. There is no absolute speed limit on most of the Tideway downstream of Wandsworth Bridge, although boats are not allowed to create undue wash. Powered boats are limited to 12 knots between Lambeth Bridge and downstream of Tower Bridge, with some exceptions. He was commissioned as an ensign in the British Army in 1787, serving in Ireland as aide-de-camp to two successive lords lieutenant of Ireland. [97], Ewan MacColl's "Sweet Thames, Flow Softly", written in the early 1960s, is a tragic love ballad set on trip up the river (see Edmund Spenser's love poem's refrain above). Wellington stuck to the Tory policy of no reform and no expansion of suffrage, and as a result, lost a vote of no confidence on 15 November 1830. This still could not stop the Guard's advance, so Chass ordered his first brigade to charge the outnumbered French, who faltered and broke. [158], The last of the Guard retreated headlong. [30], There would be three junctions: Orsett on the A13, Thong on the A2 and north-bound slip roads on the M25 at junction 29. I am convinced it would have the best effect in the army, and if the battle should settle our concerns, they will well deserve it. When viewing opened to the public, crowds thronged to visit and several people were killed in the crush. Boudica's Iceni razed the settlement in AD60 or 61 but it was soon rebuilt and, following the completion of its bridge, it grew to become the provincial capital of the island. Learn about people from the past, discover remarkable works of art and brush up on your knowledge of architecture and gardens. Where the river is wide 17 tunnels that have been built, many of which for rail or notable electricity cables. [160], Much historical discussion has been made about Napoleon's decision to send 33,000 troops under Marshal Grouchy to intercept the Prussians, buthaving defeated Blcher at Ligny on 16 June and forced the Allies to retreat in divergent directionsNapoleon may have been strategically astute in a judgement that he would have been unable to beat the combined Allied forces on one battlefield. In addition, there are occasional backwaters and artificial cuts that form islands, distributaries (most numerous in the case of the Colne), and man-made distributaries such as the Longford River. [203], Wellington died at Walmer Castle in Kent, his residence as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and reputedly his favourite home, on 14 September 1852. He became a captain on 30 January 1791, and was transferred to the 58th Regiment of Foot. Two songs by the Kinks feature the Thames as the setting of the first song's title and, for the second song, arguably in its mention of 'the river': "Waterloo Sunset" is about a couple's meetings on Waterloo Bridge, London and starts: "Dirty old river, must you keep rolling, flowing into the night?" The first commission concerned with the management of the river was the Oxford-Burcot Commission, formed in 1605 to make the river navigable between Burcot and Oxford. Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster (commonly known today as the Houses of Parliament) were built on Thorney Island, which used to be an eyot. 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These animals have been sighted as far upriver as Richmond. Winchilsea discharged his pistol into the air, a plan he and his second had almost certainly decided upon before the duel. [34], In October 2020, Highways England submitted their application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing. No hail could be thicker. Charles Dickens' Our Mutual Friend (written in the years 186465) describes the river in a grimmer light. This settlement dominated the pottery trade in what is now central southern England, and pottery was distributed by boats on the Thames and its tributaries. 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