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See how London's Thames Barrier combats flooding caused by the reversal of water flow in the River Thames when levels rise in the North Sea

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River Thames weir and lock keepers vote on potential strike • May 6, 2025, 8:00 PM ET (BBC)

River Thames safety concerns lead to strike vote • May 6, 2025, 8:00 AM ET (BBC)

Henley Swim folds blaming water quality in River Thames • May 6, 2025, 1:05 AM ET (BBC)

River Guardians initiative aims to 'protect every inch' of Thames • May 3, 2025, 4:19 AM ET (BBC)

Kaliyah Coa died in Thames from cold water shock, inquest told • May 2, 2025, 12:36 AM ET (BBC)

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East End of London, c. 1900

Tower of London

Henley Royal Regatta

Millennium Bridge

London: River Thames

See how London's Thames Barrier combats flooding caused by the reversal of water flow in the River Thames when levels rise in the North Sea

Identifying the River Thames as a crucial link between London and the sea and recounting the history behind London Docklands as a principal trading hub

Study London's history through sites such as Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the River Thames

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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.

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