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Above: A map of the Thames which shows the whole river.

A picture of the Thames River.


BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE THAMES RIVER:
The Thames River is a major river that flows through southern England, it is well known because its lower reaches flows through central London. The river is a river flowing through Southern Engalnd and is best known because its lower reaches flow through central London, the river flows through several other towns and cities, including Oxford, Reading and Windsor.

How the River has helped:
The river has also been very helpful as it is provides a fresh water and food source for the people of England. The river is also another form of transportation and has boost the tourism in England.

The thames has also held water events like:
• The Head of the River Race and other head races over the Championship Course
• The Wingfield Sculls for the amateur sculling championship of the Thames and Great Britain
• Doggett's Coat and Badge for apprentice watermen, one of the oldest sporting events in the world
• Henley Women's Regatta
• The Henley Boat Races for the Women's and Lightweight crews of Oxford and Cambridge Universities
• The Oxford University bumping races known as Eights Week and Torpids

Problems with the Rivers:
However the Thames River has been a problem, when it comes to heavy rain as floods would occur and affect the agricultural system there. The Thames River has also been polluted due to human actions such as littering and this in turn has caused some of the drainage system to be blocked.