The Thames

A Photographic Journey From Source to Sea

Derek Pratt

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Thomas Reed Publications
14 March 2013

Photographs: collections; Boating; Places & peoples: pictorial works

The Thames is unique, emerging as a small stream in idyllic countryside and growing into the country's largest river, passing through some of the world's most iconic urban environments. Linking London to the countryside and the sea, the Thames is the heart of the capital and its waters the lifeblood of England.

This beautiful book celebrates the entire river from source to sea, and with wonderful photography and quirky text follows it on a voyage through Britain's history. London has so often been the beginning and the end of the Thames story, and whilst it forms a major part, this book gives an altogether more complete and unexpected view of one of the most remarkable and well-loved rivers in the world. We see the famous views and also learn lesser-known facts, such as Dick Turpin's secret hideaway (complete with an underground stable for Black Bess), the home of the notorious Chancellor Sir Francis Dashwood (the only Chancellor to have delivered his budget speech drunk) and the scene of the Monty Python fish-slapping dance.

First published in 2007, this gorgeous coffee table book has been updated for its second edition with new text and photography (including the Jubilee pageant), and continues to be the perfect gift for anyone living near, visiting or enjoying this magnificent river, with its visual variety, hidden secrets and fascinating history.

By: Derek Pratt
Imprint: Thomas Reed Publications
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 250mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 1.133kg
ISBN: 9781408186930
ISBN 10: 1408186934
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 14 March 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Derek Pratt is a professional photographer and specialist writer on inland waterways. He regularly writes and photographs for Britain's leading waterways magazine Waterways World and his library contains a large collection of stunning photos taken over a period of 45 years. He is the author of several books and articles on the subject, including the bestselling Waterways Past and Present, London's Waterways and most recently Urban Waterways, all published by Adlard Coles Nautical.