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Look around London: River Thames
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Hello and welcome to another edition of Look Around London. The River Thames is the lifeblood
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of London and one of the UK's most iconic waterways. Stretching 215 miles, it's the longest river
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entity in England, flowing from the Cotswolds through Oxford, Reading and Windsor before
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reaching London and emptying into the North Sea. Historically, the Thames powered trade,
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supported industry and shaped the growth of London for over 2,000 years. Today,
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it is still a vital transport and tourism route and home to diverse wildlife including seals and
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even the occasional porpoise. But it faces modern challenges, pollution, rising sea levels and the
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threat of flooding. The Thames barrier, completed in 1982, plays a critical role in protecting London
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from tidal surges.
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