Were Is River Thames?

River Thames, ancient Tamesis or Tamesa, also called (in Oxford, England) River Isis, chief river of southern England. Rising in the Cotswold Hills, its basin covers an area of approximately 5,500 square miles (14,250 square km).

Is the river Thames in central London?

The river Thames flows through central London and provides a captivating backdrop to many of the city's top tourist attractions, including Tower Bridge, the London Eye and the Tower of London. ... Although it was once the source of London's "Great Stink" (1858), today the Thames is one of the cleanest rivers in Europe.

What is the river Thames famous for?

The Thames is known for being the longest river in England running a whopping 346km. It begins at Thames Head in Gloucestershire and flows across London before emptying into the North Sea.