Brittonic origin
According to Mallory and Adams, the Thames, from Middle English Temese, is derived from the See more

The usually quoted source of the Thames is at Thames Head (at grid reference ST980994). This is about 1.5 mi (2.4 km) north of the village of Kemble in southern Gloucestershire, … See more

Researchers have identified the River Thames as a discrete drainage line flowing as early as 58 million years ago, in the Thanetian stage … See more

The River Thames has played several roles in human history: as an economic resource, a maritime route, a boundary, a fresh water source, a source of food and more recently a … See more

Marks of human activity, in some cases dating back to Pre-Roman Britain, are visible at various points along the river. These include a … See more

Various species of birds feed off the river or nest on it, some being found both at sea and inland. These include cormorant, black-headed gull See more

One of the major resources provided by the Thames is the water distributed as drinking water by Thames Water, whose area of responsibility covers the length of the River Thames. The Thames Water Ring Main is the main distribution mechanism for … See more