Totally Thames 2015 programme by Thames Festival Trust

OVER 150 EVENTS CELEBRATING LONDON’S RIVER 1–30 SEPTEMBER 2015 TOTALLYTHAMES.ORG #TOTALLYTHAMES

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OTALLY THAMES IS AN INCOMPARABLE CELEBRATION OF THE RIVER THAT, OVER MILLENNIA, HAS BEEN KEY TO LONDON’S DEVELOPMENT AND ITS SUCCESS. Despite its role in ensuring our city’s prosperity through trade links, there was a time when it was underused, even in the doldrums. No more! Increasingly it is recognised as a central part of London life, with 10 million people travelling on it last year, more homes being built along its banks and Londoners and tourists alike enjoying it as one of our city’s greatest attractions – 24 million people

a year walk along the riverside path from the London Eye to Tate Modern alone. September has become ‘river month’ thanks to Totally Thames with almost 200 events, from tall ships, to archaeological foreshore explorations, to contemporary music concerts within the inner workings of Tower Bridge. Totally Thames is the biggest river festival in the world, so take the plunge with us in 2015 – join in! Boris Johnson Mayor of London

OTALLY THAMES IS A WONDERFUL CELEBRATION OF WHAT IS ARGUABLY LONDON’S BIGGEST NATURAL ASSET, WITH AN EXCITING MIXED ARTS PROGRAMME OF ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, TALKS, WALKS AND BOAT RIDES THAT TAKE PLACES THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER. We are delighted to be able to support Totally Thames in delivering this programme along the 42mile stretch of the river. It brings together local communities, boroughs, businesses, tourist and river enthusiasts and offers them the opportunity to see

and access the river through the eyes and imagination of leading artists. Highlights from this year’s programme include a commission by New York based artist Anita Glesta and the Bascule Chambers Concert at Tower Bridge, which is supported through our Grants for the arts funding.” Joyce Wilson Area Director, London Arts Council England

WHAT’S ON WEEK 1

WEEK 2

RIVER EVENTS

THAMES ARCHAEOLOGY

RIVER EVENTS

THAMES ARCHAEOLOGY

Sail Royal Greenwich (p4) Clipper 2015-16 Yacht Race (p4) Behind the Scenes Tower Lifeboat (p4) RIB Blast! (p4) Tall Ship ARC Gloria (p5)

Vauxhall Foreshore (p9) Isleworth Foreshore (p9) Burrell’s Wharf – Isle of Dogs (p9) Cannon Street (p9) Trig Lane – Millennium Bridge (p9) Custom House Foreshore (p9) Bermondsey Foreshore (p9) Tower Beach Open Day (p9)

RIB Blast! (p4) A Royal River Salute (p5) Steve Faldo Barge Driving Race (p5) Great River Race (p6)

Custom House Foreshore (p9) Greenwich Foreshore (p9) Battersea Foreshore (p9)

ACTIVE RIVER

Message November 1982: “Flood…” (p32) Shipping, Shipwrecks & Masters (p32) Now We Are Five (p32)

ACTIVE RIVER Great River Familiarisation Swim (p15) Richmond Running Festival (p29) Surrey Docks Taster Sessions (p29)

FAMILY FUN Big Thames Tidy (p20) Riverside Festival (p21) Colombia Day at Potters Fields Park (p21) Greenwich Vintage Fair (p22) Sailor Games at Cutty Sark (p22) Tattoo T-Shirts at HMS Belfast (p26) Past, Present & Future (p22) Grt Arch to Greenwich (p26)

EXHIBITIONS & INSTALLATIONS Thames by Henry Reichhold (p11) Rising Tide by Jason deCaires Taylor (p12) Sweet Thames Run Softly (p12) Watershed: Art, Play & The Politics of Water (p12) Water Lambeth at Morley Gallery (p13)

ART & EDUCATION Rivers of the World (p7)

LIVE ART A Mile in My Shoes (p14) The Poetry of Wild Swimming (p15) Japan Sound Portrait – Nick Luscombe (p15)

MUSIC Southwark Cathedral Concerts (p19)

FILM More London Free Film Festival (p27) 1000 Londoners (p27)

THE GUILDHALL TALKS London’s Sailortown 1600-1800 (p32) Death & Legend on the Thames (p32) Marine Police Wapping (p32)

THAMES TALKS Twickenham: Home of Rugby (p10) The River Effra’s Vanishing Act (p32)

THAMES CRUISES Sailing Boat Lady Daphne (p33) Brunel’s London – Thames Boat Trip (p33)

RIVERSIDE WALKS Bat Walks at Lon Wetland Centre (p17) From Lesnes to Crossness (p25) The Thames & Historic Southwark (p35) The City’s Ebb & Flow (p35) Greenwich Ghost Tour (p35) Rainham Marshes Stroll (p35) City Sites & Tales Along the Thames (p35) Gulliver to Brunel’s Tunnel (p35) The Tidal Thames around Erith (p35) London’s Ancient Harbours (p36) Richmond & Twickenham Riverside (p35)

LOST RIVER WALKS The Lost Fleet River – Tom Bolton (p34) River Cray Nature Walk (p34) Grand Surrey Canal – Paul Talling (p34)

DISCOVER London Mus of Water & Steam Tour (p10) 2 tickets for 1 at Syon House & Gdn (p10) Roman Bath House Tour (p26) Houses of Parliament Tour (p26) Trinity Buoy Wharf Tour (p31)

Surrey Docks Taster Sessions (p29) Thames Bridges Trek – Bishop’s Park (p29) Thames Cycle Tour – Greenland Pier (p29)

FAMILY FUN Grt Arch to Greenwich (p26) Vietnam Discovery (p23) The Living Thames at Island Gardens (p22) Thames Alive! Strand-on-the Green (p22) Putney Funday (p22) Classic Boat Festival at St Kat’s (p23) Summer Arts Fair at Hay’s Galleria (p22) Kingston Heritage Weekend (p24) River of Dreams (p24) Shires on the Avenues – Ham (p10) Tides of the Thames (p31)

EXHIBITIONS & INSTALLATIONS Thames by Henry Reichhold (p11) Rising Tide by Jason deCaires Taylor (p12) Thames Swimmers at Mus of London (p13) Water Lambeth at Morley Gallery (p13)

ART & EDUCATION Rivers of the World (p7)

LIVE ART A Mile in my Shoes (p14) Japan Sound Portrait – Nick Luscombe (p15)

MUSIC Kids’ Choir (p18) Sing for Water (p18) Musical Spells by the Thames (p18) Putney Bridge Music Festival (p18) Southwark Cathedral Concerts (p19)

FILM

THE GUILDHALL TALKS

THAMES TALKS River Rooms with David Kohn (p32)

THAMES CRUISES Brunel’s London – Thames Boat Trip (p33) Richmond & Boat Trip to Kingston (p33)

CRUISE IN THE COMPANY OF Dan Cruickshank & Hallie Rubenhold (p33)

RIVERSIDE WALKS Bat Walks at Lon Wetland Centre (p17) From Lesnes to Crossness (p25) The Thames & Historic Southwark (p35) The City’s Ebb & Flow (p35) Greenwich Ghost Tour (p35) Rainham Marshes Stroll (p35) City Sites & Tales Along the Thames (p35) Gulliver to Brunel’s Tunnel (p35) Royal Docks Historical Walk (p35) Richmond Riverside (p35)

LOST RIVER WALKS A Walk by the River Roding (p34) The Falcon Brook – John Rattray (p34) The Walbrook Pilgrimage – Tom Chivers (p34) River Wandle – Species Spotting (p34) Industrial Fulham (p34) The Lost Tyburn River – Tom Bolton (p34)

DISCOVER 2 tickets for 1 at Syon House & Garden (p10) Roman Bath House Tour (p26) Behind the Scenes, Tower Bridge (p26)

More London Free Film Festival (p27) 1000 Londoners (p27) Intro to Wildlife Photography (p27)

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ELCOME! Amongst the many highlights in this year’s Totally Thames, we are delighted to host the first London installation by the world renowned sculptor of underwater art Jason deCaires Taylor (p12) and the first UK piece by New York artist Anita Glesta (p13). We urge you not to miss The Bascule Chambers (p19) – new music within the inner workings of Tower Bridge – a micro opera at Trinity Buoy Wharf (p16), the opportunity to empathise by walking A Mile in my Shoes (p14) and our Cruise in the Company of... series (p33).

Highlights on the river include the visit of Tall Ship ARC Gloria and Colombian Riverside Festival (p21), the amazing Great River Race (p6), our extended Thames Archaeology programme (p9), a Royal Salute to mark HM The Queen becoming the longest serving monarch (p5) and a rare opportunity to enjoy a river swim (p15).

rallying cry and have presented events as part of Totally Thames 2015.

Many thanks to our funders, sponsors and supporters who allow us all to have fun on the river. And, a huge thanks to the many passionate individuals and organisations who responded to our

Robert Gordon Clark Chair Thames Festival Trust

WEEK 3

If you are inspired to organise a river or waterfront event next year then do please get in touch! Adrian Evans Director Totally Thames

WEEK 4

RIVER EVENTS

THAMES ARCHAEOLOGY

RIVER EVENTS

THE GUILDHALL TALKS

Oarsome Challenge (p6)

Bermondsey Foreshore (p9) Deptford Foreshore (p9) Wapping Foreshore (p9) Charlton Foreshore (p9) Gabriel’s Wharf Foreshore (p9) Firing on the Foreshore (p9)

Steam Ship Waverley (p6)

The Port & Thames during WW1 (p32) From Cholera to Clean Water (p32) Fireboats of the Blitz (p32) Through Artists’ Eyes (p32)

ACTIVE RIVER Surrey Docks Taster Sessions (p29) Source to Sea River Relay (p30)

FAMILY FUN Water Blitz (p20) The Living Thames (p22) Mudlark Minibeasts Magnified! (p24) Design River Relay (p24) Creatures of the Thames (p24) Tidefest at Strand on the Green (p25)

EXHIBITIONS & INSTALLATIONS

THE GUILDHALL TALKS Why do they call it a Float? (p32) London’s 2nd River (p32)

THAMES TALKS The Painted Hall – James Thornhill (P31) Thames Champions – C. Davies (p32)

THAMES CRUISES

ACTIVE RIVER Surrey Docks Taster Sessions (p29) Shine Night Walk – Southwark Park (p29) Walk4 – St Katharine Docks (p29) Source to Sea River Relay (p30)

FAMILY FUN Thames Craft Market at Greenwich (p22) Screenprinting Along the Thames (p22) Steampunk Convivial at Crossness (p25)

EXHIBITIONS & INSTALLATIONS

Thames by Henry Reichhold (p11) Rising Tide by Jason deCaires Taylor (p12) Thames Swimmers (p13) Water Lambeth at Morley Gallery (p13)

Brunel’s London – Thames Boat Trip (p33)

Iain Sinclair, L. Bear, N. Cohen (p33)

Thames by Henry Reichhold (p11) Rising Tide by Jason deCaires Taylor (p12) Watershed by Anita Glesta (p13) Thames Swimmers at Mus of London (p13) Water Lambeth at Morley Gallery (p13)

ART & EDUCATION

RIVERSIDE WALKS

ART & EDUCATION

Rivers of the World (p7)

A Mile in my Shoes (p14) Luzinterruptus at Watermans (p15) The River Weekender (p15) City Hunt Bermondsey (p15) Figures on the Foreshore (p13) Japan Sound Portrait – Nick Luscombe (p15)

Bat Walks at Lon Wetland Centre (p17) The Thames & Historic Southwark (p35) The City’s Ebb & Flow (p35) Greenwich Ghost Tour (p35) Rainham Marshes Stroll (p35) City Sites & Thames Tales (p35) Gulliver to Brunel’s Tunnel (p35) Home Park Water Meadows (p36) London’s Ancient Harbours (p36) The City’s Bridges (p36)

MUSIC

LOST RIVER WALKS

The Water Is Wide (p18) Southwark Cathedral Concerts (p19)

CRUISE IN THE COMPANY OF

THAMES TALKS The Painted Hall – James Thornhill (P31) Thames Trafalgar Lecture (p32) Eyots & Aits with Miranda Vickers (p32)

THAMES CRUISES Brunel’s London – Thames Boat Trip (p33) Richmond & Boat to Hampton Court (p33)

CRUISE IN THE COMPANY OF Christopher Winn & Matt Brown (p33) Londonist Quiz on a Boat 2015 (p33)

RIVERSIDE WALKS

River Westbourne – Paul Talling (p34) Barking’s Industrial Heritage (p34)

Menuhin’s Centenary (p18) Evensong – Old Naval College (p18) Breathe Arts – St Thomas’ Hospital (p18) The Bascule Chambers (p19)

Arts & Crafts by Kelmscott House (p17) Bat Walks at Lon Wetland Centre (p17) From Lesnes to Crossness (p25) The Thames & Historic Southwark (p35) The City’s Ebb & Flow (p35) Greenwich Ghost Tour (p35) Rainham Marshes Stroll (p35) City Sites & Tales Along the Thames (p35) Gulliver to Brunel’s Tunnel (p35) Tall Ships & Tropical Diseases (p36) Equinox Walk Through Secret Meadows (p36) Greenwich Anglo-Saxon Cemetery (p35) Shad Thames: Explore More (p36) Greenwich to the Thames Barrier (p36) Historic Richmond & Ham (p35) Thames Safari: Kew to Richmond (p35)

FILM

DISCOVER

FILM

LOST RIVER WALKS

More London Free Film Festival (p27) 1000 Londoners (p27) London on Film: KinoVan (p27) London on Film at the BFI (p27)

2 tickets for 1 at Syon House & Gdn (p10) Chelsea Physic Garden Tour (p17) Roman Bath House Tour (p26)

More London Free Film Festival (p27) London on Film: KinoVan (p27) London on Film at the BFI (p27) 1000 Londoners (p27)

Walk from Wandle/Thames Delta (p34) Counters Creek – John Goodier (p34) The River Effra – Alun Thomas (p34)

THAMES ARCHAEOLOGY

2 tickets for 1 at Syon House & Gdn (p10) Roman Bath House Tour (p26) HQS Wellington Tour (p26) Museum of London Docklands (p31) Thames Barrier Closure (p31)

LIVE ART

LIVE ART A Mile in my Shoes (p14) Japan Sound Portrait – Nick Luscombe (p15) Urban Tales #2: The Lighthouse (p16) Penny Dreadful: Creak (p16)

MUSIC

Bankside Foreshore (p9) Greenwich Foreshore (p9) Putney Foreshore (p9) Fulham Palace (p9)

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DISCOVER

RIVER EVENTS ROYAL GREENWICH TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL 2015 THURSDAY 27 – MONDAY 31 AUGUST 12pm–10pm

The Tall Ships are returning to Royal Greenwich this August Bank Holiday! Two ‘cathedrals of the ocean’, the Santa Maria Manuela and the Dar Mlodziezy are moored in Greenwich and a further 13 Tall Ships will be based at Royal Arsenal Woolwich Pier. Watch firework displays on the river at Maritime Greenwich each night (Thursday 27, Friday 28 and Sunday 30 August) at 9.15pm. Bring the family down to Woolwich on Saturday 29 August and enjoy live shanty music, street theatre and market stalls from 12pm–10pm. On Saturday 29 August, the Tall Ships Festival at Woolwich Arsenal Riverside will end with a fireworks display at 9.45pm. Maritime Greenwich, Cutty Sark Gardens SE10 9BL and Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, SE18 6FB All riverbank events FREE, all ages. Tickets to get on board are available at royalgreenwich.gov.uk/tallships2015

Tall Ships at Greenwich. Photo: Royal Borough of Greenwich

THE CLIPPER 2015-16 ROUND THE WORLD YACHT RACE

RIB BLAST 2015!

SUNDAY 30 AUGUST

FRI 4, SAT 5, SUN 6, FRI 11, SAT 12 & SUN 13 SEPTEMBER

10am–3pm

5pm–onwards

Departure ceremony for the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, the world’s longest ocean race, uniquely for amateur sailors. 40 nationalities, 40,000 miles, six continents and an impressive Thames procession to set it all off. Come and bid the yachts farewell as they parade through Tower Bridge before taking on the ocean.

For a river trip with a modern twist, step aboard London RIB Voyages ‘Rockets’ at St Katharine’s Pier, a super-shiny RIB that’ll zip you along the Thames at an electrifying speed of 35mph. Enjoy the most famous river in the world, 21st century style!

St Katharine Docks, E1W 1LA FREE to watch, all ages

Clipper Race

St Katharine’s Pier, E1W 1LA £25 Adult, £40 Couple, £15 Child under 14, £65 Family (2 adults, 2 children) from totallythames.org

London RIB Voyages

BEHIND THE SCENES AT TOWER LIFEBOAT SUNDAY 6 & SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 11am–12pm, 2pm–3pm, 7.30pm–8.30pm each day

Find out what goes on at Tower Lifeboat Station, home of the RNLI’s busiest lifeboat! The RNLI saves lives at sea and on the Thames, with four lifeboat stations on the tidal river. Since opening in 2002 Tower Lifeboat Station has been the busiest in the RNLI, with crew on duty 24 hours a day every day throughout the year. Learn about the RNLI’s work around the UK and Ireland, and what keeps Tower Lifeboat so busy. See the crew kit, the boat – the fastest lifeboat in the RNLI – and the modern facilities on a pier built at the same time as the Embankment, and used as a river police station for over 125 years. Tower Lifeboat Station, Lifeboat Pier, Victoria Embankment, WC2R 2PP FREE, bookings at totallythames.org Donations welcome Children must be accompanied by an adult Photo: RNLI

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ARC GLORIA THURSDAY 3 – SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER This magnificent three-masted barque, a sail training ship and the official flagship of the Colombian Navy, is visiting London for Totally Thames. On Sunday 6 September join the crowds celebrating Colombia Day (see page 21) as the bascules of Tower Bridge will raise to allow ARC Gloria to pass into the Upper Pool, with her sailors lining the masts in a traditional salute. Visit the Tall Ship ARC Gloria at South Quays, E14 FREE, all ages. No booking required. Check totallythames.org for times

Expectacular B. Gloria Courtesy of Colombian Embassy

Photo: Natalie Crouch

A Royal River Salute. Photo: Samuel Hollingworth

STEVE FALDO & DAVE POPE CHARITY BARGE RACE

A ROYAL RIVER SALUTE

SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

12pm

Held annually in memory of Steve Faldo and Dave Pope to commemorate the skills of the traditional Thames Lightermen who moved freight along the Thames up until the 1930s, these races are an awesome feat of strength and technique. Head to the river to support the modern day lightermen as they pilot their 30-tonne unpowered barges along the Thames.

A number of vessels, many of which took part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, will gather by Tower Bridge and salute The Queen on the day she becomes the longest serving monarch in British history. Come and cheer!

WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

Potters Fields Park, Tooley Street, SE1 2AA FREE to watch, all ages

The Dave Pope Challenge, Waterloo Bridge to Tower Bridge, 1.30pm–2pm The Steve Faldo Memorial Barge Driving Race, Tower Bridge to Westminster Bridge, 3pm–4pm FREE to watch, all ages totallythames.org #totallythames

THE GREAT RIVER RACE SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 10.30am–7pm

More than 300 traditional boats race up the Thames from Millwall to Ham in spectacular style. For greatest excitement, we recommend you head to the riverside below Ham House, Richmond for approx. 1.40pm as the winners cross the line to a cannon broadside and rousing applause. Look out for the crew of the Dutch Marines Rowing Challenge, who are rowing 230+ miles from Rotterdam to London in order to take part! Millwall Slipway, Westferry Road E14 3QS to riverside below Ham House, Ham, Richmond, TW10 7RS FREE to watch, all ages

DUTCH MARINES ROWING CHALLENGE On Saturday 5 September, more than 120 marines in twelve Dutch sloops will set out from Rotterdam on a mammoth 230+ mile row across the North Sea. From Sheerness they will continue upriver to Millwall to compete in The Great River Race (see above) as regular competitors. Then it’s just a mere 21.6 miles to the finish! The Dutch Marines Rowing Challenge celebrates the 350th anniversary of the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps and raises funds for disabled and disadvantaged Marines and their surviving relatives. FREE to watch, all ages

Photo: M. Nilantha Anuruddha

THE OARSOME CHALLENGE SATURDAY 19 OR SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 8.30am–11am

Entries are open until 1 September! Form a team of six and take part, rowing from Westminster to Greenwich raising funds for The AHOY Centre, a London charity working with disadvantaged young people and disabled people. Interested in taking part? Email rowing@ahoy.org.uk or call 020 8691 7502 Ex. 105

If you’re reading this after 1 September, get to the river and cheer the teams on. Start: Westminster Boating Base, 136 Grosvenor Road, SW1V 3JY Finish: The AHOY Centre, Borthwick Street, SE8 3JY FREE to watch, all ages

Photo: Andrew Wallace

PADDLE STEAMER WAVERLEY

TOWER BRIDGE & THAMES HIGHLIGHTS

SAIL THROUGH TOWER BRIDGE

FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 25 & SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

Depart Gravesend 7pm, arrive Tower Pier 10pm

Depart Gravesend 3pm, return 7.45pm

The last sea-going paddle steamer in the world, Waverley is magnificently restored with towering funnels, timber decks, gleaming varnish and brass. The mighty engines provide a whiff of nostalgia for some and are sure to impress all!

A peaceful evening cruise – see floodlit Tower Bridge open, enjoy a meal in the restaurant or relax with a drink as you watch the world slip by.

Waverley sails from Gravesend Town Pier, DA11 0BJ Tickets from waverleyexcursions.co.uk

Enjoy informative and fascinating commentry, see Tower Bridge open and sail down the Thames past Greenwich, Canary Wharf and The O2. Tickets: £35

Tickets: £19

Courtesy of Waverley Excursions

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ART & EDUCATION RIVERS OF THE WORLD SUNDAY 16 AUGUST – WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER Hundreds of young people from river cities around the world embark on an appreciation of their local waterfront then, working under guidance from professional artists, they create huge artworks inspired by their river. You can see the finished pieces from the UK, Taiwan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on the walkway by the National Theatre, by Tate Modern, by Tower Bridge and in City Hall. Rivers of the World is led by artist Shona Watt and includes a group of inspirational artists in partner cities including Claire Collison, Pete Gomes, Caroline Collinge & Edmond Salter (UK), John M Atienza (Philippines), Lalith Senanayake (Sri Lanka), Shehzad Shahriar Chowdhury (Bangladesh) and Meng-Chia Lai (Taiwan). Rivers of the World is the Thames Festival Trust’s flagship, year-round, international education programme, delivered in partnership with the British Council. A commission for Totally Thames 2015

The London Nautical School with Shona Watt

Rivers of the World artworks are exhibited on boards along the Southbank: The Queen’s Walk, SE1 8XX; by The National Theatre, SE1 9PX; by Tate Modern, SE1 9TG; by London Bridge City Pier, SE1 2JP; by Tower Bridge, SE1 2AA; by More London, SE1 2DB; and at City Hall, SE1 2AA (City Hall exhibition dates 1-30 Sept, Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm) FREE, all ages

“I am so happy to join this project, really impressive! It is also very exciting that our artwork will be exhibited alongside the Thames river to help promote the importance of protecting the environment and preserving our natural resources.” Wayne Lee, Student, Taipei Municipal Sanmin Junior High School

With generous support from Sharpe Pritchard LLP

Rivers of the World: Sri Lanka

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ARCHAEOLOGY Totally Thames Archaeological Walks are ticketed events. Booking is essential at totallythames.org and unless otherwise stated, the walks are not suitable for children. Booking fees apply. The meeting point, together with the nearest tube, rail station and pier will be given when you book your tickets. The foreshore is uneven and muddy, sturdy footwear or boots recommended.

DISCOVER 10,000 YEARS OF HISTORY BENEATH YOUR FEET! The lives of Londoners and the Thames have been inextricably entwined for thousands of years. Join a Totally Thames archaeological walk and see the remains of Tudor jetties, a Bronze Age bridge and an Iron Age fish trap, as well as the evidence of eroded prehistoric landscapes, mesolithic trees and more.

WEEK 1

PUTNEY MONDAY 31 AUGUST 11am Foreshore (ages 5+) 12pm–1pm Riverside dry land (all ages)

Explore Putney’s diverse and historic riverside from prehistory to more recent times. Meet: Riverside piazza by Putney Wharf and Brewhouse Lane Slipway, Putney FREE, booking not required

FULHAM PALACE MONDAY 31 AUGUST 9.30am–12pm

Archaeologists exploring the section of foreshore accessible to Bishops Park are learning some of the secrets of the historic settlement and river crossing at Fulham. This walk is suitable for adults and children. FREE, booking essential

VAUXHALL WEDNESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 11am–1pm

A walk exploring London’s prehistoric past and viewing the results of modern sea-level change.

ISLEWORTH

CUSTOM HOUSE SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 12.15pm–2.15pm

The foreshore at Custom House tells the story of this remarkable international trade as well as demonstrating the development of London’s rich pottery industry.

BERMONDSEY SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 1pm–3.30pm

Take a walk along the Thames foreshore, examining the site of shipbuilding and repairs of boats of over 200 years old. Find the evidence of a possible murder in the late medieval period, and discover traces of human activity five millennia before us.

WEEK 2

CUSTOM HOUSE SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 7.30am–9am

Explore the eastern foreshore of the City, not far from the Tower of London – we’ll be looking at the remains of the Pool of London’s wharves and trades.

GREENWICH SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER

8am–9.30am

2pm–3.30pm

The Greenwich foreshore is one of the most exciting and dynamic sites on the Thames. Of particular interest are the remains of the Tudor jetties associated with the Palace of Placentia.

Discover more about previous investigations on the site and hear all about the most exciting discoveries to date. If the tide is low enough we might even be lucky enough to see a thousand year old fish trap!

BURRELL’S WHARF THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 10am–1pm

A specialist walk for adults exploring the history of shipbuilding on the Isle of Dogs, including Brunel’s SS Great Eastern.

CANNON STREET

BATTERSEA

FIRING ON THE FORESHORE SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 11am–5.30pm Foreshore open 11am–2pm Free archaeological walks: 11.30am, 12.30pm Meet by the Globe stairs

Watch pottery being produced in the way it was thousands of years ago, in open fires on the Thames foreshore, Explore London’s historic foreshore, see and handle objects dating from the end of the last Ice Age and have your questions answered by leading archaeologists Dr Fiona Haughey and Mike Webber. Explore the living river with the IFM and the Environment Agency and see what can be found in this environmental superhighway. Bankside, opposite Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1 9DT FREE, all ages. Booking not required

WEEK 3

BERMONDSEY MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 8.30am–10am

Discover the maritime heritage of the south bank of the Thames, and find out about post-medieval ship breaking in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe.

DEPTFORD TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 9.30am–11am

Discover the history of shipbuilding at the Royal Dockyard.

WAPPING

THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER

In Battersea you can discover evidence of the lost islands of the Thames. This area was also the location of many Victorian industries and evidence of these can still be found on the foreshore including the manufacture of cupels used in gold refining.

10am–11.30am

12pm–1.30pm

Aimed at young archaeologists, on this walk you’ll discover the archaeology of the waterfront from its Roman origins to the Victorian period.

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£15 info@fulhampalace.org

11.30am–1.30pm

With structures in both stone and wood in front of your eyes as well as many smaller artefacts to be found beneath your feet, this site has a lot to offer.

WEEK 4

It was the red-light district in the Tudor period and on the foreshore, evidence can be discovered of the money pots used in the many theatres found in this area.

Discover the archaeology of the waterfront from its Roman origins to the Victorian period as you explore the foreshore in the heart of the City.

SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

Practical hands-on session for 8–16 year olds exploring the fascinating world of archaeology.

SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

5pm–7pm

TOWER BEACH OPEN DAY

FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER

GABRIEL’S WHARF

SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

CANNON STREET

10.30am–12.15pm

Find out more about the foreshore at Charlton – the site of the Victorian Castles shipbreaking yard.

Find out more about the fascinating foreshore at Wapping – near the headquaters of the River Police.

12pm–1.30pm

TRIG LANE

10.30am–12pm

BANKSIDE

9am–11am

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

10am–11.30am

SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER

YOUNG ARCHAEOLOGIST CLUB

CHARLTON

WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER Discover the archaeology of the waterfront from its Roman origins to the Victorian period as you explore the foreshore in the heart of the City.

Firing on the Foreshore. Photo: Steve Stills

12.30pm-2.30pm

A rare opportunity to enjoy the once bustling London beach at the Tower of London. Uncover ancient (or not so ancient) objects on the foreshore and have them identified by experts. Tower of London, EC3N 4AB FREE, all ages. Booking not required. The foreshore can only be reached by stairs so this will limit accessibility. To protect the beach and reduce crowding attendance is limited

Photo: Mike Kemp, In Pictures

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Major riverside attractions are featuring extraordinary Totally Thames offers & events. Unless otherwise stated, there is paid admission and booking is essential. Check totallythames.org for details, terms and conditions.

A. HAM RIVERSIDE

C. SYON HOUSE AND GARDENS

Don’t miss out on this unique event organised by the Thames Landscape Strategy. Shires on the Avenues (Monday 7 – Friday 11 September, 10am–4.30pm. FREE) is a week-long volunteer programme offering the opportunity to assist the shire team in practical conservation tasks, learning a new set of skills and work at the Ham Riverside. Full training will be given.

Especially for Totally Thames, Syon House is offering a unique tour (Sunday 13 September, 2.30pm. £10) plus a separate offer of 2 for 1 house or garden admission throughout September and October. Housing centuries’ worth of art, antiques and neo-classical splendour, Syon House and its gardens, featuring the Great Conservatory designed by ‘Capability’ Brown, create a remarkable landscape.

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Looking at the history of cricket, rowing, rugby and more, the Team Spirit Exhibition features a fantastic display of art, sport objects and stories (Saturday 6 June – Sunday 8 November, 10am– 5pm. FREE). There is a talk by Phil McGowan, author of Twickenham: The Home of England rugby, on Wednesday 2 September (7pm–8.30pm). Riverside, Twickenham TW1 3DJ

TWICKENHAM

syonpark.co.uk Syon Park, Brentford, TW8 8JF

D. LONDON MUSEUM OF WATER AND STEAM The museum is offering special historic tours on Sunday 6 September, 11am–4pm (two tours at 11.30am and two tours at 2.30pm). Discover the fascinating history of the Kew Bridge Pumping Station, which supplied water to homes and businesses across London from as early as 1838. The original five Victorian pumping engines can still be seen in situ today. Green Dragon Lane, Brentford TW8 0EN

DINE BY THE RIVER THIS SEPTEMBER Special menus at amazing riverside eateries all month. Visit totallythames.org today to book a table or call a restaurant and make sure you request the ‘Totally Thames Menu’ when you book.

1. THE RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT – RESTAURANT Hampton Court Road, Hampton Court, KT8 9BN 020 8979 9988

2. STEIN’S – BAVARIAN BEER GARDEN 56 High Street, Kingston, KT1 1HN 020 8546 2411

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3. BINGHAM – FINE DINING 61-63 Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 6UT 020 8940 0902

4. THE LONDON APPRENTICE – HISTORIC RIVERSIDE PUB 62 Church Street, Old Isleworth, TW7 6BG 020 8560 1915

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EXHIBITIONS & INSTALLATIONS THAMES – HEART OF LONDON BY HENRY REICHHOLD SATURDAY 15 AUGUST – WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER An installation at London Blackfriars Thameslink Station by London-based artist Henry Reichhold, Thames – Heart of London looks to capture the character of the Thames as it winds its way through the city. Taken from a series of unique vantage points including the Shard, City Hall, Oxo Tower, One Canada Square, South Bank Tower and Parliament, these beautiful images also serve to capture the events that take place on the Thames – from the Diamond Jubilee Pageant to New Year’s Day the river is centre stage to London life. A commission for Totally Thames 2015.

Photos: Heart of London, Henry Reichhold

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THE RISING TIDE BY JASON DECAIRES TAYLOR WEDNESDAY 2 – WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER The first London commission of world-renowned underwater sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor, The Rising Tide, on the foreshore at Nine Elms on the South Bank, will be concealed and revealed by the tide’s ebb and flow. The installation highlights the role of the Thames as the lifeblood of London, shaping the city’s great history as an ever-evolving centre for culture, industry and commerce. Taylor is passionately committed to the promotion of environmental awareness, and to the beauty of the underwater world. He has created and founded two internationally acclaimed underwater museums off the coast of Grenada in the West Indies, and near Cancun, Mexico. The sculptures are best viewed at low tide from the walkway. Please check totallythames.org for details. The Rising Tide is a commission for Totally Thames 2015. The project is supported by the Nine Elms Vauxhall Partnership, Vauxhall One and LuminarPrime8. Thames Foreshore at Vauxhall, adjacent to Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment Lambeth, SE1 7TW underwatersculpture.com FREE, all ages

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SWEET THAMES RUN SOFTLY TUESDAY 1 – SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 10am–5pm

Sweet Thames Run Softly is an installation of mixed media art produced by The Thames Group of Artists – painters, illustrators, photographers, animators, performers and milliners – inspired by T. S. Eliot’s epic modernist poem, The Waste Land. Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6EX FREE, all ages

Photo: Charles Sharman-Cox

WATERSHED: ART, PLAY AND THE POLITICS OF WATER UNTIL SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 10am–4.30pm

A contemporary art exhibition combining photography, video and installation, Watershed brings together international artists in ways that are thought-provoking and sometimes political. Artists include Laura Ellen Bacon, Tatsuo Miyajima, Robert Polidori, and more. Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley, DA5 1PQ £8 Adults, £6 Concessions, £24 Family (2 adults, up to 3 children) includes entrance to the historic house.

Les Amants (Cascade) 2009, Noémie Goudal, 2015. Courtesy of the Saatchi Gallery, London

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FIGURES ON THE FORESHORE BY TIM DAVIES THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER A large-scale public artwork by Tim Davies, commissioned by Thames Tideway Tunnel for Nine Elms Lane, in situ for the duration of the project. Davies was shortlisted for the inaugural Artes Mundi visual arts prize, and was selected to represent Wales in a solo exhibition at the Venice Biennale of Art in 2011. Nine Elms Lane by Kirtling St, SW8 5BN

WALK AND TALK WITH TIM DAVIES SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 11.30am–1.30pm

Join Tim Davies on a guided amble along the foreshore as he discusses his site-repsonsive approach in relation to the Thames. Look again at the familiar and consider glimpses of where the past meets the present. Meet: Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, Lambeth, SE1 7TW FREE, booking not necessary.

Two figures running. From Figures on the Foreshore, Tim Davies, 2015

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THAMES SWIMMERS DISPLAY

THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER – FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER

10am–6pm daily

MONDAY 7 – SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER An exciting display of swimming objects from the Museum of London collection, alongside film and photography of contemporary Thames swimming.

Monday-Friday 11am–5pm

An exhibition which juxtaposes paintings, photography, museum objects and maps to document Lambeth’s stretch of the Thames, Water Lambeth charts the course of the two rivers and tells the story of a lost medieval village. Morley Gallery, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7HT FREE, all ages

Show Space, Museum of London, 150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN FREE, all ages

Londoners relax on Tower Beach, 1952. From Henry Image courtesy of Lambeth Archives

Grant Collection, Museum of London

WATERSHED BY ANITA GLESTA TUESDAY 22 – SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm – 11pm Watershed is a moving information

“billboard” that projects global climate change directly into public space. A visually striking projection, Watershed’s hypnotic imagery of flooding and of pirarucu, (a newly revived Amazonian fish once at the point of extinction) is uplifting and immersive. It encourages people to engage with climate change as they watch entrancing images of colourful fish. Anita Glesta is a New York-based artist with a long history of using art as a tool for activism. Watershed is co-sponsored and courtesy of CYNTHIA-REEVES, New York. A commission for Totally Thames 2015. Lyttelton Flytower, Royal National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX FREE, all ages

A still from Watershed by Anita Glesta, 2014. Project courtesy of CYNTHIA-REEVES, New York

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LIVE ART A MILE IN MY SHOES PRESENTED BY THE EMPATHY MUSEUM FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER Excluding Mondays & Tuesdays 12pm–6pm

A Mile in My Shoes is a unique audio portrait of the people of Wandsworth, created with local residents and presented as an interactive shoe shop. Audience members will have the opportunity to literally walk in someone else’s shoes, strolling a mile along the riverside whilst being immersed in a narrative of their life. A co-commission for Totally Thames 2015, A Mile in My Shoes has been created in association with In the Dark. Riverside Gardens, Nine Elms Lane, SW8 2DU FREE, booking not necessary

Photo: Mike Kemp, In Pictures

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FRIDAY 18, SATURDAY 19 & SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER

Friday 6pm–Sunday 10.30pm (Watermans is open 10am–11pm daily)

Japan Sound Portrait, a project telling the story of one of Japan’s greatest waterways, is a piece eloquently presenting the sounds recorded along Tokyo’s Sumida River, coupled with readings of Matsuo Basho’s Haiku. Watch out for the QR codes at spots along the South Bank, listen via your phone then submit your own Haiku!

West London’s leading arts centre Watermans presents a weekend festival of river-themed arts by the Thames. There’s something for all ages, and lots of free stuff too. Doll up for cabaret and retro ‘70s cinema, explore an underwater maze with the kids and doodle your own graffiti on Scott Walker’s Cube. And don’t miss making your very own giant raindrop out of a condom to add to a stunning installation with celebrated Spanish artists Luzinterruptus!

RAIN INTERACTIVE BY LUZINTERRUPTUS

On the riverside walkway by National Theatre, SE1 9PX; by Tate Modern, SE1 9TG; by London Bridge City Pier, SE1 2JP; by Tower Bridge, SE1 2AA FREE, all ages

FRIDAY 18, SATURDAY 19 & SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 10am–7.30pm

Join celebrated Spanish artistic group Luzinterruptus to help create a stunning interactive canopy of 5,000 giant raindrops at Watermans’ entrance, and celebrate the source of life.

Japan Sound Portrait

Watermans, 40 High Street, Brentford, TW8 0DS Some events are ticketed. Bookings and info from watermans.org.uk or 020 8232 1010 FREE to participate, all ages

CITY HUNT BERMONDSEY SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER Find out about the leathery past of this part of London and explore the settings of some of Dickens’s stories. A special kids’ map is available, as well as exciting prizes for the top players. Pick up a map and receive some guidance from the City Hunt stall on Bermondsey Street – or sign up to play on the website if you want to go it alone.

Rain Interactive. Photos: Luzinterruptus

Visit cityhunt.co.uk to download a map or to find out how to play from your phone FREE, all ages

THE RIVER’S VOICE: THE POETRY OF WILD SWIMMING AND THE GREAT RIVER FAMILIARISATION SWIM Poet in the City, in partnership with the Outdoor Swimming Society, present the poetry of wilderness, water and wild swimming. Swim from London Corinthian Sailing Club, 60 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, W6 9TA Poetry at Linden House, W6 9TA £5 Swim (ages 16-74), £7.50 Poetry (ages 12+), £12.50 Poetry & Swim

THE GREAT RIVER FAMILIARISATION SWIM

THE RIVER’S VOICE: THE POETRY OF WILD SWIMMING

THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

6pm–6.50pm

7.30pm–9pm

A rare opportunity to enjoy a group swim in the tidal Thames with escort craft.

Celebrate the poetry of wilderness, water and wild swimming in an evening of poetry and discussion, featuring poets Jo Bell and Sean O’Brien, and poet-author Andrew Fusek Peters.

Places are limited. To book, please email greatriverswim@blueyonder.co.uk

Booking essential from totallythames.org

Photo: Paul Brandon, 2010

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URBAN TALES #2: THE LIGHTHOUSE WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 7pm-10pm

An exciting river-inspired cultural journey that starts with a short boat ride across the Thames, Urban Tales #2 features a unique contemporary opera experience in London’s only lighthouse. Part staged performance, part concept album, ‘Folie à Deux’ is presented by Mahogany Opera Group in collaboration with award-winning British composer Emily Hall and Icelandic writer and long-time Björk collaborator Sjón. Enjoy the lighthouse riverside terrace, stunning views and street food from a Michelin-starred chef. Surprise treat on arrival. Urban Tales #2: The Lighthouse is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Trinity Buoy Wharf, 64 Orchard Place, E14 0JY £20, £15 Concession at totallythames.org All ages

Folie à deux, Mahogany Opera Group

CREAK BY PENNY DREADFUL PRODUCTIONS SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 5pm–6.30pm & 7.30pm–9pm

Be taken back to Victorian Deptford and find out about the life of a ‘Tosher’ (a sewer worker). Visit Creekside Educational Discovery Centre and participate in low tide walks finding hidden treasure in the creek. Immersive theatre performance. Creekside Discovery Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptford, SE8 4SA £12, £10 Concession, £35 Family of 4 (min. 2 children), £5 Lewisham residents with proof of address from thealbany.org.uk Ages 8+

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DISCOVER! KEW TO WESTMINSTER Major riverside attractions are featuring extraordinary Totally Thames offers & events. Unless otherwise stated, there is paid admission and booking is essential. Check totallythames.org for details, terms and conditions.

DINE BY THE RIVER THIS SEPTEMBER

A. KELMSCOTT HOUSE

C. CHELSEA PHYSIC GARDEN

Take part in an Arts and Crafts Riverside Walk (Saturday 26 September, 11am – 12pm) spotting houses and locations associated with the Arts and Crafts Movement, including the houses of William Morris and Emery Walker. Organised by the William Morris Society Museum.

The River & The Garden (Thursday 17 September, 6.15pm–8.30pm) From its early-day, gaily painted barges for royal pageants, the celebrated ‘herborizing’ expeditions to collect plants from around the world to it being the perfect site for plant medicine grown by the Apothecaries, London’s oldest botanic garden will come alive at night. Come explore the Garden and the river’s role in its history with tours, activities and a gin bar. A perfect mix to celebrate the Thames.

26 Upper Mall, Hammersmith W6 9TA £6 (£4 Concessions)

B. WWT LONDON WETLAND CENTRE Visit the London Wetland Centre, an urban oasis and home to ducks, wading birds, water voles, otters and a wealth of other wildlife! Take advantage of a 50% admissions discount by quoting ‘Totally Thames’ on arrival. Valid on Tuesday 22 September, 9.30am – 4pm only. Also, on 3, 10, 17 & 24 September you can join guided Bat Walks with experienced experts: an amazing opportunity to see the bats’ astonishing aerial acrobatics, and learn how to identify the different swooping species.

66 Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HS £20

Special menus at amazing riverside eateries all month. Visit totallythames.org today to book a table or call a restaurant and make sure you request the ‘Totally Thames Menu’ when you book.

1. CAFÉ ROUGE – FRENCH BRASSERIE 85 Strand on the Green, W4 3PU 020 8995 6575 / www.bookatable.com

2. THE OLD SHIP W6 – HISTORIC RIVERSIDE PUB 25 Upper Mall, Hammersmith W6 9TD 020 8748 2593

3. THE DOVE – HISTORIC RIVERSIDE PUB 19 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, W6 9TA 020 8748 9474

4. BLUE ANCHOR – HISTORIC RIVERSIDE PUB 13 Lower Mall, Hammersmith W6 9DJ 020 7371 0802

5. THE STAR & GARTER – WINE BAR 4 Lower Richmond Road, Putney SW15 1JN 020 8788 0345

6. BRADY’S – FINE FISH DINING 39 Jews Row, Wandsworth SW18 1DG 020 8877 9599

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Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, SW13 9W Bat walks: £10, ages 8+

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MUSIC AN AFTERNOON OF SINGING AT THE SCOOP SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER The Scoop at More London, Queen’s Walk, SE1 2DB Commissions for Totally Thames 2015

KIDS CHOIR

SING FOR WATER

1pm–1.45pm

2.15pm-3pm

Hear the heartwarming sounds of over 450 primary school children singing as one. This colossal choir of young voices will sing an eclectic repertoire of songs from around the world.

Don’t miss this 500-strong, UK-wide mass choir as it comes together singing to raise money for WaterAid who work to transform lives by improving access to clean water, safe toilets and handwashing in the world’s poorest communities.

Photo: Mike Kemp, In Pictures

MUSICAL SPELLS BY THE THAMES

PUTNEY BRIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL

THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

7pm–8pm

12pm–midnight

The Bromley Boy Singers, winners of the 2015 youth choir trophy at Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival, perform a varied programme of songs by Bob Chilcott, as well as the favourites ‘Sky Boat Song’, ‘Waltzing Matilda’ and ‘Danny Boy’.

A day of musical performances by soloists and ensembles who regularly play at St. Mary’s Church, featuring the Wandsworth Symphony Orchestra, Fulham Camerata and Sinfonia Tamesa, alongside a wide range of local and international guest soloists. Lunch, BBQ, tea and cocktails on offer at this beautiful riverside Church setting.

All Hallows by the Tower, Byward Street, EC3R 5BJ For reservations, call 07833 641 021; otherwise tickets will be on the door. Adults £10, children free

The Bromley Boy Singers

St Mary’s Church, Putney High Street, SW15 1SN Donations welcome, all ages

The Fulham Camerata at St Mary’s Church

Photo: Ludwig Gudim Farge

THE WATER IS WIDE: A CONCERT OF CHORAL FOLKSONG SETTINGS

BREATHE ARTS HEALTH RESEARCH – LUNCHTIME CONCERT

A PRELUDE TO MENUHIN’S CENTENARY

CHORAL EVENSONG

TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

6.30pm–7.30pm

FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

7pm

7.15pm–8.15pm

1pm–2pm

Beautiful choral settings of British folk songs by the Tamesis Consort, one of London’s finest choirs. Perfect for a late summer’s evening, and truly a concert for everyone.

Celebratory performance of Gershwin by the River City Saxes, presented by Breath Arts Health Research on behalf of the Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity. Open to all.

Join the celebration of the River Thames at Choral Evensong at the Old Royal Naval College. Music will include Tippet, Howells and Elgar.

All Saints Church, Church Gate, Fulham, SW16 5DQ FREE, all ages

Central Hall, Ground Floor, St Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7EH FREE, all ages

Menuhin Competition London 2016 juror and Austin 2014 prizewinner perform a gala concert with organist Roger Sayor and the Orpheus Sinfonia in the iconic Temple Church. Spanning from Bach to Poulenc, the concert will be a truly unique evening of world-class performance.

MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

Chapel of St Peter and Paul, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9NN FREE, all ages

Temple Church, Temple, EC4Y 7BB £35, £25 from templemusic.org All ages

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BASCULE CHAMBERS CONCERT BY IAIN CHAMBERS SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm, 5pm, 6.30pm

Explore one of London’s great hidden spaces as Iain Chambers’ composition premieres inside the cavernous bascule chambers of Tower Bridge. The first ever public event to take place in this fascinating space, Bascule Chambers is a new composition for brass and electronics, using the London Sound Survey’s recordings of the iconic bridge being lifted, transforming this global landmark into a giant musical instrument. A once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the unique acoustics beneath the most famous bridge in the world! Iain Chambers’ Bascule Chambers is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and by PRS for Music Foundation and the RVW Trust. Tower Bridge Bascule Chambers, Tower Bridge Road, SE1 2UP £25 from totallythames.org Ages 16+

Bascule Chambers. Photo: Steve Stills

SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL CONCERTS Standing at the oldest crossing point of the tidal Thames, Southwark Cathedral is not only a place of worship but also of hospitality, welcoming all. Enjoy the Cathedral’s open spaces, its market and riverside, during Totally Thames. Activities include a prayer labyrinth, an outdoor chess set, as well as a barbeque and bar.

SOUL SANCTUARY GOSPEL CHOIR: LIVE IN SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL

ORPHEUS PRINCIPALS

TUESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER

Orpheus Principals perform a specially choosen programme celebrating the themes of water and spirituality.

3.15pm–4pm

Gospel classics and funky tunes in an intimate gig at Southwark Cathedral.

TOTALLY THAMES FESTIVAL ORGAN RECITAL – THE SACRED RIVER FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 9pm–10pm

Evening recital given by Alexander Binns to include a commission by Lloyd Coleman. Southwark Cathedral

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TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 3.15pm–4pm

SACRED RIVERS – EARLY MUSIC FROM THE NEW WORLD SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 5.30pm–6.30pm

London Sacred Harp perform shapenote a capella music – a community singing tradition from the American South predating gospel music. Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, SE1 9DA FREE, all ages

FAMILY FUN BIG THAMES TIDY – THAMES21

WATER-BLITZ

TUESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

9am-11.30am

Join your local river catchment hosts in a Thames River Basin, citizen science project and help to measure and map nutrient levels in the Thames and her tributaries.

Get your wellies on, don your rubber gloves and join this great river clear-up organised by Thames21 – the voice of London’s waterways. Greenwich Peninsula, junction of Tunnel Avenue with Olympian Way Footpath, west of The O2 Booking required FREE, all ages

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THE RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL SATURDAY 5 & SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 12pm – 7pm

A weekend of riverside family fun on the gorgeous green of Potters Fields Park right next to Tower Bridge! Your weekend programme includes: • The best new troubadour and folk sounds on the Boatshed Stage • Soapbox Science: bringing female scientists from the lab onto the streets (Sat) • Professor Kayoss, creator of the Save the World Club, with his recycling bicycle show (Sat) • The animals of Vauxhall City Farm • Clay modelling workshops on endangered species with Whale of a Time • Blue Ribbon Village stalls • Join team Polar Bear or Team Husky for games with the Unicorn Theatre’s Arctic Adventure • Create a beautiful flower head dress with florist Nicky Doodson (Sun) • Thunderous drumming by Rhythms of the City (Sat) • The one and only Spurting Man by Avanti Display, which must be the UK’s funniest piece of street theatre (Sun) • Plus opportunities to unlock the Thames on two wheels with Santander Cycles’ ‘Summer of Cycling’. Spurting Man Photo: Hassan Mahramzadeh

Potters Fields Park, SE1 2AA

COLOMBIA DAY SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

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12pm–7pm

The spectacular ARC Gloria, one of the biggest Tall Ships in the world, visits London for Totally Thames. On Sunday, the bascules of Tower Bridge will raise to allow this vessel to pass into the Upper Pool where 80 of its crew will balance on her masts and sing whilst unfurling the Colombian flag. Potters Fields Park, SE1 2AA

Soapbox Science

Des Kaye aka Professor Chaos

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THE LIVING THAMES AT ISLAND GARDENS PARK

PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

SATURDAY 19 & SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

12pm–3pm

SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER Join this paper model making workshop exploring the unique relationship of the Thames to Somerset House. Build boats, bridges, and more, and discuss the potential impact of climate change on the future of London.

10am–6pm

Family fun weekends celebrating the ecology of the Thames in this historic riverside park in its 120th year with art sessions, talks from experts, locally produced food and craft stalls, live music and more! Co-organised by the East London Garden Society and the Thames Estuary Partnership.

Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA FREE, all ages. Booking not necessary

Island Gardens Park, Saunders Ness Road, Tower Hamlets, Docklands, E14 3EB FREE, all ages

The Living Thames. Photo: John Archer

The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court. Photo: Marcus Ginns

SAILOR GAMES AT CUTTY SARK

PUTNEY FUNDAY

SCREENPRINTING ALONG THE THAMES

SATURDAY 12 SEPTMEBER

SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 5 & SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

10am–5pm

11.30am–3pm

A fun day of family activities along the riverbank in Putney including the Radio Jackie road show, live music, arts & crafts and delicious street food. Kids’ zone includes mini funfair, Punch and Judy show, bouncy castle and face painting. Organised by the Putney Partnership.

Visit the cycling Printing Hive as it travels along the Thames Path and (for a donation of £1 or £2) screenprint your own postcard!

11.30am–1.30pm & 2pm–4pm

A fun family weekend at Cutty Sark where you can play out a sailor’s life in your very own boardgame. Create the rules, throw the dice and start your sailing adventures. Cutty Sark, Royal Museums Greenwich, King William Walk, Greenwich, SE10 9HT FREE to those who have paid to visit Cutty Sark (£6.30–£12.15. Under 5 free) All ages

THAMES ALIVE AT THE BELL & CROWN

Putney Embankment, SW15 1LB FREE, all ages

GREENWICH VINTAGE FAIR ON THE GARDENS SATURDAY 5 & SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

11am–8pm

9.15am–10.30am

Pop-up vintage market featuring clothes, collectables, home-wares, records and lots of tasty food from truck vendors. Killer music from DJ Count Sizzle and guests.

Come and discover the aquatic life of the Thames, once declared ‘biologically dead’ in the 1960s. An opportunity to go on a wildlife hunt and learn about the creatures you find from ZSL conservationists. The Bell and Crown Pub, Strand-On-TheGreen, W4 3PL FREE, all ages

THE SUMMER ARTS FAIR AT HAY’S GALLERIA SATURDAY 12 & SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 11am–7pm (Sat) & 11am–5pm (Sun)

A wonderful weekend celebrating quality, affordable arts & crafts by some of London’s top designer-makers. Presented by Southwark Arts Forum, expect a diverse collection of one-off designs and unique gifts.

Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, SE10 9HT £1-£2 donation per postcard, all ages

Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, SE10 FREE, all ages

CRAFT MARKET AT GREENWICH SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 10am–5.30pm

Talented designer-makers celebrate the Thames in art & craft at Greenwich Market. Make a day of it and visit the Thames Barrier Closure too. Great street food to go! Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ FREE, all ages

Hay’s Galleria, 1 Battle Bridge Lane, SE1 2HP FREE, all ages

Photo: Artouride

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VIETNAM DISCOVERY SATURDAY 12 & SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 12pm–7pm

Experience Vietnam in London! A showcase of this friendly, charming and dynamic country, illustrating the beauty of its culture. Indulge in delicious Vietnamese cuisine, visit Vietnam’s many beautiful and unique destinations via lively images and videos, admire Vietnamese arts & crafts, enjoy live performances of traditional costumes, music and dance, participate in traditional Vietnamese games, and more. Potters Fields Park, Tooley Street, SE1 2AA vietnamdiscovery.co.uk FREE, all ages

Images courtesy of Vietnam Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism

THE ST KATHARINE DOCKS CLASSIC BOAT FESTIVAL SATURDAY 12 & SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 11am–5pm

A celebration of beautiful classic boats, with opportunities to chat to the skippers and even get on board! Plus, there are waterside restaurants, a national maritime museum gallery exhibition, food and river related stalls and live music from the National Youth Jazz Orchestra Academy, the sea shanty singers and the Dutch Marine Rowing Band. St Katharine Docks, E1W 1LA FREE, all ages

The St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival

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THE RIVER IS ALIVE WITH ACTIVITIES IN KINGSTON! MUSIC TO CELEBRATE THE RIVER EVERY TUESDAY & SATURDAY IN SEPTEMBER 7.30pm–9.30pm

Special music nights with some of the UK’s rising music stars at Riverside Edge – a new pop-up venue with great food and drink. Riverside Edge, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1QN FREE, all ages

HERITAGE WEEKEND KINGSTON SATURDWWAY 12 & SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER

RIVER OF DREAMS – KINGSTON SATURDAY 12 & SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 10am–4pm

Take part in arts workshops to help create an ephemeral sculpture on Riverside Walk linking Kingston Bridge with a River of Dreams. Your positive thoughts will be suspended to illuminate the Bridge’s arches. Riverside Walk, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1QN FREE, all ages

CREATURES OF THE THAMES – KINGSTON SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

10am–4pm

11.30am–1.30pm

John Lewis Kingston are celebrating 25 years with a weekend of family events, featuring charity stalls, live music, RNLI riverside talks and food tastings. Join a fantastic Riverside event during the Heritage Open Days, where John Lewis will open up their medieval ruins and undercroft for public viewing.

Multiple arts & crafts workshops on the Riverside Walk. Activities will include mosaics, sculpture, 3d modelling and painting. Live bands will be performing shanties and singing tales about the river from a boat moored next to the arts activities!

John Lewis Kingston, Wood Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1TE FREE, all ages

Riverside Walk, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1QN FREE. Ages: 5–12 (All family welcome)

Creatures of the Thames

Photo: Robert Hutchinson

DESIGN RIVER RELAY AT THE DESIGN MUSEUM

MUDLARK MINIBEASTS MAGNIFIED AT GREENWICH PENINSULA ECOLOGY PARK

SATURDAY 19 & SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

11am–4pm (Sat) and 2pm (Sun)

11am–1pm

How is a bottle designed and how can we make it better? Coinciding with Totally Thames, the Design Museum hosts the Source to Sea River Relay bottle (see p30) for modelling, fun, drawing and games on Saturday and an hour of sketching excitement on Sunday.

Discover the hidden world of minibeasts that live on the river foreshore! Ecologist Tony Day will take you down onto the foreshore to collect animals. You will discover even more about these creatures via a digital microscope–for a fascinating close-up view.

Design Museum, 28 Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YD designmuseum.org FREE, with ticket to museum All ages

Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park, Ecology Park Gatehouse, John Harrison Way, SE10 0QZ FREE, all ages. Booking not necessary Design Museum – daytime. Photo: Luke Hayes

Mudlark Minibeasts!

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TIDEFEST AT STRAND-ON-THE-GREEN SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 9am–6pm

Get active at Strand-On-The-Green with paddleboarding and kayaking, fun angling games, fascinating archaeological foreshore walk, a visit to Oliver’s Island or the nature reserve on Isleworth Ait, and live music acts and refreshment stalls. TideFest is a brilliant day out for all the family. Strand-On-The-Green, Chiswick, W4 3RE Most activites are FREE. Tickets for the paddleboarding, boat trips and guided walks are available at totallythames.org All Ages

TideFest

CROSSNESS PUMPING STATION THE SECOND CROSSNESS ENGINES SEWAGE METROPOLIS STEAMPUNK CONVIVAL SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 11am–5pm

A rare chance to visit this superbly restored Grade 1 listed building and the Southern Outfall of the Victorian Sewer System built by Joseph Bazalgette and known as ‘The Cathedral of the Marshes’. A range of activities will be on offer of interest to those of the steampunk persuasion. £8/£4 from totallythames.org. Events are organised by The Crossness Engines Trust.

LESNES TO CROSSNESS WALK AND PUMPING STATION TOUR SUNDAY 6 & SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 11am–3pm

Take in the Thamesmead lakes, parks and modernist architecture on this guided walk from Lesnes Abbey Woods to Crossness Pumping Station. On reaching the pumping station you will have the opportunity to explore the Beam Engine House with its fine examples of Victorian decorative iron work and the largest steam engines of their type in the world. £5 from totallythames.org. The Crossness Engines Trust, The Old Works, Thames Water STW, Belvedere Road, Abbey Wood, SE2 9AQ All ages

Crossness Pumping Station. Photo: Peter Scrimshaw

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DISCOVER! WESTMINSTER TO TOWER BRIDGE Major riverside attractions are featuring extraordinary Totally Thames offers & events. Unless otherwise stated, there is paid admission and booking is essential. Check totallythames.org for details, terms and conditions.

A. HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT

F. ROMAN BATHHOUSE

Visit the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday 1 September, 3pm – 4.30pm. The guided tour includes the Commons Chamber, Lords Chamber and medieval Westminster Hall where a vibrant banner exhibition can be seen commemorating the Magna Carta. Only 25 spaces available for guided tour, but there is also a 10% discount offer on audio tours in September. Quote ‘Totally Thames’ when booking.

The Billingsgate Roman Bathhouse was first discovered in 1848. Today, its remains lie under the buildings at 101 Lower Thames Street in the City of London and are a unique glimpse into London’s hidden past. You can visit every Saturday and Sunday in September – book a tour via the Museum of London.

Houses of Parliament, Westminster, SW1A 0AA

B. SOMERSET HOUSE Join a special FREE tour celebrating Somerset House’s long relationship to the Thames on Friday 4 and Friday 11 September. Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA

C. NATIONAL THEATRE Join an architectural tour of the NT and decide for yourself why the building has divided public opinion since it opened. Behind the scenes and backstage tours reveal how the NT’s 20 new shows per year are brought to the stage.

020 7451 9333

2. RS HISPANIOLA – RESTAURANT SHIP Victoria Embankment, WC2N 5DJ 020 7839 3011

3. GILLRAY’S STEAKHOUSE & BAR – ENGLISH STEAKHOUSE County Hall, SE1 7PB

Strand, WC2R 0EU

Friday 4 & Saturday 5 September, 11am – 12.30pm and 2pm–4pm. Design your own T-shirt, inspired by traditional navy tattoos and the legend of Davy Jones’s Locker. Get creative and learn about the history of navy tattoos, what their symbolisms are and the curse of Davy Jones.

5. SKYLON RESTAURANT & GRILL – FINE DINING

4. KASPAR’S AT THE SAVOY – FINE DINING 020 7836 4343

Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX 020 7654 7800

6. TATTERSHALL CASTLE – RESTAURANT SHIP Victoria Embankment, SW1H 2HR 020 7839 6548

7. TOM’S KITCHEN – CONTEMPORARY BRITISH DINING Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA 020 7845 4646

8. GOURMET PIZZA COMPANY – PIZZA RESTAURANT Gabriel’s Wharf, South Bank, SE1 9PP 020 7928 3188

9. THE WHARF – GRILL/RESTAURANT Gabriel’s Wharf, South Bank, SE1 9PP 020 7401 7314

10. OXO TOWER RESTAURANT & BRASSERIE – FINE DINING

Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP

Oxo Tower Wharf, South Bank, SE1 9PH

E. HQS WELLINGTON

I. “ERNIE’S BEACH” THE FORESHORE AT GABRIEL’S WHARF

On Sunday 27 September, 11am – 5pm (the last tour begins at 4.15pm, FREE) you can join a tour of the HQS Wellington covering her history, and current use by the Honourable Company of Master Mariners. The tours are free and there is no need to book.

This stretch of the foreshore is named after local resident and community activist John Hearn (known as Ernie) in recognition of his work improving public appreciation of the Thames as an asset and amenity to London. SE1 9PP

Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX

2 Whitehall Court, SW1A 2EJ

G. TATTOO T-SHIRTS: DAVY JONES’S LOCKER

Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September, 10.30am–12.30pm. Join an exclusive, behind the scenes tour of Tower Bridge. This rare and extended tour of the fascinating Exhibition, the spectacular Walkway views and the underground Engine and Machinery Rooms, includes areas normally out of bounds to the public.

Love Southbank Centre? Take a guided tour and explore the architecture, and hear backstage stories and gossip spanning a 60-year history.

1. ONE TWENTY ONE TWO RESTAURANT – CONTEMPORARY DINING

020 7902 8000

H. TOWER BRIDGE

D. SOUTHBANK CENTRE

Special menus at amazing riverside eateries all month. Visit totallythames.org today to book a table or call a restaurant and make sure you request the ‘Totally Thames Menu’ when you book.

Billingsgate Bath House, 101 Lower Thames Street, EC3R 6DL

HMS Belfast, The Queen’s Walk, SE1 2JH

National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX

DINE BY THE RIVER THIS SEPTEMBER

020 7803 3888

11. MONDRIAN@SEA CONTAINERS – FINE DINING

HQS Wellington, Temple Stairs, WCR 2PN

20 Upper Ground, South bank, SE1 9PD 02080229641

12. SWAN AT THE GLOBE – FINE DINING 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, SE1 9DT 0333 331 4414

13. THE OYSTER SHED – RESTAURANT 1 Angel Lane, City, EC4R 3AB 020 7256 3240

KEY

14. THE PERKIN REVELLER – FINE DINING

Restaurants Events Santander Cycles Docking Stations Along the Thames Piers

The Wharf, Tower of London, EC3N 4AB 020 3166 6949

COVENT GARDEN 4

B 7 6

CITY OF LONDON I 8 9

ST. JAMES C 1

10 11

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13 12

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FILM MORE LONDON FREE FESTIVAL – FREE FILMS

1000 LONDONERS: ON THE THAMES

WEDNESDAY 2 – THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER Over five years Chocolate Films is creating 1000 short films about the people of the greatest city in the world. In September 2015 the focus is turning to those people who live and work on the Thames. Released every Thursday, visit 1000londoners.com to watch the latest film and to find out how you can get involved.

7.30pm

Four weeks of an eclectic mix of current, retro, classic and cult films screened in the open air. Films include: • The Imitation Game, 2014, 12a, Wednesday 2 • Paddington, 2014, PG, Thursday 03 • Ghostbusters, 1984, PG, Friday 04 • To Kill a Mockingbird, 1962, PG, Wednesday 09 • Frozen, 2013, PG, Thursday 10 • The Theory of Everything, 2014, 12a, Friday 11 • Moulin Rouge! 2001, 12a, Wednesday 16 • Selma, 2015, 12a, Thursday 17 • BIG, 1988, 12a, Friday 18 • Still Alice, 2015, 12a, Tuesday 22 • Zoolander, 2001, 12a, Wednesday 23 • The Sound of Music, 1965, U, Thursday 24.

FREE, all ages

The Scoop at More London, More London Riverside, SE12 2DB FREE, ages above

Photo: More London

LONDON ON FILM

LONDON ON FILM: KINOVAN

SEASON RUNS UNTIL WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER

SUNDAY 20 & SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

London takes centre stage in a three month season of films celebrating the capital and its people. From the gritty realism of The Krays and Nil by Mouth, to London re-imagined in The Day the Earth Caught Fire and 28 Days Later. Don’t miss special events, talks and cast and director Q&As.

11am–5pm

10am–4pm

The KinoVan, Film London’s fabulous mobile cinema, will be parked on the South Bank for a week this September to show never-before-seen footage of the capital’s landscape, in a unique reel sampled from national archives.

An illustrated session about understanding your camera and the basics of composition, followed by a practical session outside photographing the wildlife. 1-to-1 tuition, suitable for users of all types of camera with content tailored according to your needs.

Riverside South Bank, BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, Southbank, SE1 8XT £11.75 (including £1.10 gift donation) from bfi.org.uk/whats-on, all ages

Blow Up, 1966

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Riverside South Bank, BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, Southbank, SE1 8XT FREE, all ages

INTRODUCTION TO WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes, SW13 9WT £60. Booking is essential. Email info.london@wwt.org.uk or call 0208 409 4400 Ages 18+

Photo: Tom Hines

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ACTIVE RIVER SURREY DOCKS WATERSPORTS TASTER SESSIONS

THAMES BRIDGES TREK

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER

Venture across the capital taking in unrivalled views of the skyline. Setting out from Putney Bridge, you’ll head towards the City for 20km, followed by a smashing finish-line celebration next to Tower Bridge.

Under the expert guidance provided by the team at Surrey Docks Watersports Centre, try out sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding and more each weekend throughout September. Surrey Docks Watersports Centre, Rope Street, off Plough Way, Greenland Dock, SE16 7SX FREE

SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 11am–6pm

Bishops Park, Fulham, SW6 6EA £19 entry fee + £150 fundraising OR £59 outright FREE to watch, all ages

RICHMOND RUNNING FESTIVAL SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 9.30am–4.30pm

The only race running through the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens and Kew, with a post-race music festival to celebrate with friends and family! Old Deer Park, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2SF FREE to watch, all ages

Thames Path Challenge

SHINE NIGHT WALK 2015 SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER Starts from 7.30pm

Cancer Research UK’s night-time walking marathon. Take to the streets of London to walk a full or half marathon and raise money to beat cancer sooner. Start at Southwark Park and finish at Old Billingsgate. Richmond Running Festival

RIVER THAMES ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN CYCLE TOUR

Start: Southwark Park, Gomm Road, SE16 2TX Finish: 1 Old Billingsgate Walk, EC3R 6DX £39.99 from shinewalk.org Ages 13+

SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 10.30am–2.30pm

Brompton biking along the Thames Path you’ll take in some of the best examples of historic and contemporary architecture including a visit to Trinity Buoy Wharf – London’s only lighthouse and home to a fascinating collection of site-specific artworks. Greenland Pier, Rope Street, SE16 7S £24 from totallythames.org Ages 14+

WALK4

Cancer Research UK

PADDLEBOARDING – ACTIVE360 WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER Come and try the fastest growing water sport in the world! Especially for Totally Thames, Active360 is offering £15 paddleboarding taster sessions, as well as a ‘festival discount’ of 20% off all other sessions! £15 – £55 See totallythames.org for full listings and details

SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 10am

A 10km walk aiming to support and raise money for women and children escaping from domestic violence. Crossing four of London’s iconic bridges, your support will provide vital services that keep them safe. Tower Hill, EC3N 4DR £10 from refuge.org.uk All ages, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Active360

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THE SOURCE TO SEA RIVER RELAY SATURDAY 15 AUGUST – WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER At the source of the Thames, in a field near Kemble in Gloucestershire, a Bottle is filled with river water. The Bottle is then helped on its journey downstream to the sea by rowers, walkers, swimmers, paddleboarders, kayakers, sailors, punters and many, many more. The diary of its final stages reads like this:

SUNDAY 30 AUGUST

MONDAY 7

SUNDAY 13

TUESDAY 22

Transported from Teddington Lock by the Richmond Bridge Boat Club to Ham House.

Taken from Kew Bridge to the headquarters of British Rowing by Fulham Reach Boat Club.

Depart from St Katharine’s Pier with the team from London RIB Voyages.

To the National Maritime Museum for a day of workshops inspired by Yinka Shonibare’s Ship in a Bottle.

TUESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY 9

Taken to BFI London on the South Bank.

FRIDAY 25

Transfer to Orleans House Gallery.

Lowered from Hammersmith Bridge to paddleboarders from Active360.

TUESDAY 15

To the Thames Barrier for its scheduled annual closure on Sunday 27.

MONDAY 14

THURSDAY 3 Taken by paddleboard to the London Museum of Water and Steam.

Carried to Tate Modern.

FRIDAY 11 Taken by Thames Clipper from Putney to Blackfriars.

SUNDAY 6 Carried on the Museum’s horse drawn fire engine as it makes its way around the grounds.

SUNDAY 27 WEDNESDAY 16 Received by a Yeoman at the Tower of London.

SATURDAY 12 The Great River Race!

Taken by the Port of London Authority (PLA) to Erith Yacht Club in Bexley.

MONDAY 28 SATURDAY 19 Rowed from Westminster Boating Base to the Ahoy Centre in Greenwich then to the Design Museum as part of a weekend of design activities. MONDAY 21 Back to the Ahoy Centre to meet the inspirational staff and members.

Collected by the PLA and taken to Tilbury Docks.

TUESDAY 29 Processed with Kinetika’s colourful flags and the Tilbury Riverside Project to the Passenger Ferry.

WEDNESDAY 30 Taken to Southend Pier by the RNLI, and on to Metal, Southend’s cultural organisation, for display.

Marine Police Wapping

Photo: Ramblers

Photo: Baylis Media Ltd

Photo: Mike Kemp, In Pictures

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DISCOVER! DOWNRIVER OF TOWER BRIDGE

DINE BY THE RIVER THIS SEPTEMBER

Special menus at amazing riverside eateries all month. Visit totallythames.org today to book a table or call a restaurant and make sure you request the ‘Totally Thames Menu’ when you book.

A. MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDS

C. TRINITY BUOY WHARF TOUR

1. BUTLER’S WHARF CHOP HOUSE – FINE DINING

On Saturday 12 September, 12pm – 1pm and 2.30pm–4pm, you can design your very own moving river in this Tides of the Thames art workshop. See the Thames as you have never seen it before! And, on Saturday 26 September, 12pm–4pm, Your River Family Festival is an exciting family day exploring the sights, sounds and stories of the Thames. Be inspired by the river and its impressive history, taking part in crafts and storytelling sessions which celebrate this famous London landmark FREE.

The tour takes place Wednesday 2 September, 6pm – 7.30pm, and covers the history of the site, from the 1500s all the way up to the present day. It will offer exclusive access into London’s only lighthouse where you will be able to enjoy Trinity Buoy Wharf’s permanent sound installation Longplayer. There will also be a chance to see inside some of the buildings made from converted shipping containers. The tour will end at Fat Boys Diner where you can have dinner.

020 7403 3403

36 Shad Thames, SE1 2YE

64 Orchard Pl, E14 0JY

150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN

Venture into the magnificent Painted Hall in the Old Royal Naval College for a short taster talk on painter, James Thornhill’s references to the river. The talks will take place on Tuesday 23, Thursday 24, Friday 25, Saturday 26 and Monday 28 September, 12pm–12.20pm and 3pm–3.20pm each day. FREE.

KEY Restaurants Events Santander Cycles Docking Stations Along the Thames Piers

020 7264 5312

3. TOM’S KITCHEN – CONTEMPORARY BRITISH DINING St Katharine Docks, E1W 1AZ 020 3011 5433

4. LE PONT DE LA TOUR – FINE DINING 36 Shad Thames, SE1 2YE 020 7403 8403

Design Museum, SE1 2YD

On Sunday 27 September, 10am – 4.30pm, you can witness the annual closure of the Thames Barrier, an interesting and unusual day out offering insight into how London remains operational as a modern city by keeping the Thames at bay.

020 7378 7031

1 Unity Way, SE18 5NJ

163 Rotherhithe Street, SE16 7SZ

E. MIDNIGHT APOTHECARY AT BRUNEL MUSEUM

College Way, Greenwich SE10 9NN

St Katharine Dock, E1W 1LD

5. BLUEPRINT CAFÉ – RESTAURANT

D. THAMES BARRIER

B. PAINTED HALL, OLD ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE

2. THE BRASSERIE – CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN DINING

6. CANTINA DEL PONTE – ITALIAN DINING 36c Shad Thames, SE1 2YE 020 7403 5403

7. OLD SALT QUAY – PUB 020 7394 7108

8. THE TERRACE THE HILTON DOCKLANDS – RESTAURANT

Every Saturday this September, 5.30pm – 10pm, wild cocktails will be had in the rooftop garden of the famous Midnight Apothecary of the Brunel Museum. Guided tours are on offer into the underground chamber where Brunel nearly drowned. The Evening Standard calls it ‘the hottest pop-up cocktail bar in town’.

265 Rotherhithe Street, SE16 5HW

Brunel Museum, SE16 4LF

020 7987 4334

020 7231 1001

9. FRANKIE & BENNY’S – AMERICAN 50S DINING Greenwich, SE10 9HT 020 8305 2345

10. FAT BOY’S DINER – AMERICAN DINER Trinity Buoy Wharf, E14 0JW

11. TOM’S KITCHEN – CONTEMPORARY BRITISH DINING Canary Wharf, E14 4HD 020 3011 1555

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WAPPING 7

46 5

C 10

CANARY WHARF

ISLE OF DOGS

WOOLWICH

GREENWICH Other docking stations are available through the Santander Cycles wapp.

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B l a c k h e a t h

TALKS THAMES TALKS WEEK 1

THE GUILDHALL TALKS WEEK 4

THE RIVER EFFRA’S VANISHING ACT

TRAFALGAR AND THE THAMES

FRIDAY 4 & TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

7pm–8.30pm

6.30pm–9pm

A talk by Jon Newman from the Lambeth Archives telling the story of the River Effra, once a sparkling stream running the length of Lambeth, but now relegated to an underground storm relief sewer. First talk (Fri) will be at West Norwood’s Portico Gallery, SE27 0HS; second talk (Tues) at Brunswick House, SW8 2LG.

Marking the annual Thames Trafalgar Race, this special lecture will explore the key role played by the Thames in the Battle of Trafalgar. Speaker: Brian Lavery – Curator Emertitus, National Maritime Musuem and an acclaimed authority on British maritime history.

FREE

Little Ship Club, Bell Wharf Lane, EC4R 3TB £5

The City of London has curated a programme of exciting river-themed talks for Totally Thames at Guildhall Library, EC2V 7HH. Booking is essential at totallythames.org.

WEEK 1

LONDON’S SAILOR TOWN, 1600-1800 TUESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER

WHY DO THEY CALL IT A FLOAT? THE LORD MAYOR’S SHOW AND THE RIVER

2pm–3pm

WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER

Hear about merchants and mariners who were active in the 18th century on the north bank of the Thames, in the parishes of Shadwell and Wapping, and the now-forgotten hamlet of Ratcliff.

1pm–1.30pm

FREE

DEATH AND LEGEND ON THE THAMES

WEEK 2

RIVER ROOMS

FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

1pm–1.30pm

6pm–7.30pm

A darker look at one of the world’s most famous rivers. Hear about ritual artefacts, Thames ghosts, Cleopatra’s Needle, Deadman’s Hole, pirate executions and murky modern murders.

David Kohn, the architect of A Room for London, advocates a necklace of iconic public spaces to grace the Thames. The talk is provided by Thames Estuary Partnership. UCL Archaeology Institute, 31-34 Gordon Square, WC1H 0PY Booking from totallythames.org £5

MARINE POLICE WAPPING SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 1pm–2pm

A colourful insider’s history of the Marine Police Unit, which is responsible for policing 47 miles of the River Thames. The Dickens Inn, E1W 1UH FREE

WEEK 3

FORGOTTEN THAMES CHAMPIONS

Thames Trafalgar

EYOTS AND AITS: ISLANDS OF THE RIVER THAMES TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm–9pm

There are around 180 islands, known as Eyots or Aits, which form the skeletal backbone of the Thames. Miranda Vickers considers their history and role in helping us understand how the river has evolved. Chiswick Pier House, Corney Reach Way, W4 2UG £3 or free to Members of Chiswick Pier Trust (CPT). Tickets are sold on the night, or from the CPT. Tel: 020 8742 2713 chiswickpier.org.uk

WEEK 3

£5

WEEK 2

MESSAGE NOVEMBER 1982 “FLOOD DEFENCES OF LONDON NOW SECURE”

The Lord Mayor’s Show has been a highlight of the city’s calendar since the 16th century. Learn about the event in full detail and understand its significance while hearing some fun facts along the way. £5

LONDON’S SECOND RIVER: THE FLEET OR WALLBROOK? THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 6pm–7.30pm

Trace the fascinating routes and historic background of the two lost rivers, Fleet and Walbrook. Both rivers have played an important role in the development of London. FREE

WEEK 4

WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

THE PORT OF LONDON AND THE THAMES DURING WWI

1pm–1.30pm

WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

Learn about the history of flooding and the construction of the Thames Barrier – responsible for keeping London and its citizens safe.

1pm–1.30pm

£5

London 1915: the threat of invasion, blackouts, searchlights, air raids, incendiary bombs, and shrapnel. Prepare to shift your historical perspective as total war comes to London and its dockland communities. £5

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

FROM CHOLERA TO CLEAN WATER

2.30pm–3.30pm

THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

Illustrated talk on forgotten women swimmers from the 19th to the 20th century by Caitlin Davies, author of Downstream: a history and celebration of swimming the River Thames. Why was their legacy lost?

6pm–7.30pm

Museum of London, EC2Y 5HN FREE

Glover’s Island from Richmond Hill Now We Are Five. Photo: City of London

SHIPPING, SHIPWRECKS AND MASTERS OF THE MERCHANT NAVY

FIREBOATS OF THE BLITZ FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 1pm–1.30pm

2pm–3pm

Learn how the brave men of the London Fire Brigade, Auxiliary Fire Service and National Fire Service kept London safe using water from the Thames.

FREE

£5

THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER Explore the Lloyd’s Marine Collection, tracing the past of the Merchant Navy from 1741 to the present day. Learn about the ships, the shipping movements and the casualties.

Members of the Surrey Ladies Swimming Club. image courtesy of Ian Gordon

A talk on Joseph Bazalgette and his engineering feats, accredited with cleaning up the city in the mid 19th century. 15 years before the Embankment was constructed, his advances saved countless lives by supplying the metropolis with clean water.

£5

WEEK 5

NOW WE ARE FIVE

THROUGH ARTISTS’ EYE

FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

1pm–1.30pm

This illustrated talk surveys 2,000 years of river crossings, revealing a number of intriguing discoveries, from a mid-air burial to a mysterious spike on London Bridge.

The Thames has inspired artists for over 300 years. This talk explores artists’ views of the river and interpretations of its history from the old to the modern. £5

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A CRUISE IN THE COMPANY OF… TOTALLY THAMES CRUISES All Totally Thames cruises leave from City Cruises Vessel, Festival Pier, South Bank, SE1 8XZ

A SACRED RIVER VOYAGE: THAMES ON THE GANGES WITH IAIN SINCLAIR, LAURA BEAR & NATHALIE COHEN

GEORGIAN THAMES WITH DAN CRUICKSHANK & HALLIE RUBENHOLD

TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

6.45pm–9pm

Cruise down the Thames and spend an evening in conversation with BBC historian Dan Cruickshank and critically acclaimed author Hallie Rubenhold, as they offer a fascinating Thames-side perspective of Georgian London.

This voyage will be a journey of storytelling and film in which the past and present of the Thames and the Ganges flow together. Iain Sinclair, in conversation with anthropologist Laura Bear and archaeologist Nathalie Cohen, will discuss the sacred uses and historical depths that link the two great rivers.

TUESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER

£25 from totallythames.org.

Dan Cruickshank

EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY IN SEPTEMBER 10.45am–1.30pm

A London sighteer’s checklist; a boat trip under three Brunel bridges to the launchways of Brunel’s monster ship and a train journey through his tunnel into a secret underground chamber. NB: The tunnel doorway is 1m tall. Bring Travelcard. Embankment Tube (River Entrance), Villiers Street, WC2N 6NS. Brunel Museum, Railway Avenue, Rotherhithe, SE16 4LF £14.15 Adult, £12.15 Concession, £4.15 Children (incl. ferry ticket) All ages. Booking not required totallythames.org #totallythames

LONDONIST AFLOAT: TOTALLY THAMES QUIZ ON A BOAT 2015

TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER

6.45pm–9pm

Bring your anorak and join the fun as two of London’s finest know-it-alls tussle to top each other with tales of the Thames. Hear the stories and learn what you never knew about London’s mighty river in a liquid history lesson like no other.

Tackle 50 fantastic questions about the capital from quizmaster Matt Brown as we cruise along the Thames. £17 from totallythames.org.

£25 from totallythames.org.

Lady Daphne. Photo: Margaret Kelly

BRUNEL’S LONDON: THAMES BOAT TRIP

TUSSLE ON THE THAMES WITH MATT BROWN & CHRISTOPHER WINN

THAMES CRUISE ABOARD S. B. LADY DAPHNE SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

RICHMOND RIVERSIDE & BOAT

12.30pm–2.30pm, 3pm–5pm

TO HAMPTON COURT PALACE

TO KINGSTON UPON THAMES

Step aboard and learn more about the fascinating history of the Thames Sailing Barges retracing a journey through what was the world’s busiest trading port. Includes two Tower Bridge lifts!

FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER

9.30am–4pm

1pm–4.30pm

Guided walk and relaxing boat trip, following the route of monarchs and courtiers, through Teddington Lock and Kingston to Hampton Court.

Short guided walk of Richmond Old Palace site and the riverside, then a boat trip to Kingston upon Thames where you’ll tour historic Kingston riverside and market.

St Katharine’s Pier, Off St Katharine’s Way, E1W 1LD £30 Adults, £10 2-12 years, free under 2 All ages

£25 Adults, £23 Senior/studentID, £18 U16

£20 Adults, £18 Senior/studentID, £16 U16 from totallythames.org Ages 12+

WALKS LOST RIVER & TRIBUTARY WALKS Booking is essential at totallythames.org. Unless otherwise stated, the meeting point for the walks, together with nearest tube, rail station and pier will be given when you book tickets.

SPECIES SPOTTING URBAN RIVER WALK SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

A WALK ON THE RIVER: BARKING’S INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE

11am–12.30pm

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

Enjoy a walk along the Lower River Wandle, from Wandsworth with opportunities to spot wildlife with Living Wandle Landscape Partnership and the London Wildlife Trust. A Heritage Lottery Funded project.

1.45pm–3.45pm

FREE, all ages

£2.50, ages 18+

Walk from Barking Town Quay along the River Roding, exploring the role of the river as a major transport link for Barking and Ilford, and the relics of its history.

WEEK 4

WALK FROM WANDLE/ THAMES DELTA SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 10.30am–3pm

Photo: Tetramesh

INDUSTRIAL FULHAM RIVERSIDE WALK

A leisurely 5.5 mile walk along the Lower Wandle from Wandsworth to Modern Hall Park with Living Wandle Landscape Partnership and the Ramblers Association. A Heritage Lottery Funded project. FREE, ages 18+

SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2.30pm–5pm

Photo: Tom Bolton

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WALK THE LOST FLEET RIVER

A WALK BY THE RIVER RODING

SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

10.30am–1pm

1pm–3pm

Tom Bolton, author of London’s Lost Rivers and Vanished City, leads a walk tracing part of the buried Fleet River, from King’s Cross to Blackfriars.

Walk from Barking Town Quay along the River Roding, exploring the role of the river as a major transport link for Barking and Ilford, and the relics of its history. Accessibility limited.

£10, all ages

RIVER CRAY NATURE WALK

£2.50, ages 18+

Investigate the rich history of the Fulham riverside, following Counters Creek from Cremone Bridge all the way to Parsons Green. £5, ages 16+

WALK THE LOST TYBURN RIVER SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER

Photo: Imran Ahmad

10.30am–12.30pm

COUNTERS CREEK WALK

Tom Bolton, author of London’s Lost Rivers and Vanished City, leads a walk tracing part of the buried River Tyburn, from Baker Street to Vauxhall Bridge.

SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2.30pm–5pm

Discover Counters Creek, one of London’s lost rivers with John Goodier. Follow the path from Imperial Wharf to Shepherds Bush and map the flow of the river.

SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

THE FALCON BROOK WALK

8am–10am

FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

An early-morning nature and bird spotting walk along the River Cray in Bexley led by Bexley RSPB. Tickets include breakfast. Run by the Bexley Heritage Trust

6.30pm–8pm

Walk along the Hydaburn, a tributary of the Falcon Brook, with John Rattray of the Balham Society. One of London’s lost rivers. The walk starts in Balham.

RIVER WESTBOURNE GUIDED WALK

THE COURSE OF THE RIVER EFFRA WALK

Meeting point: Hall Place, Kent, DA5 1PQ. £10, not suitable for small children

FREE, ages 18+

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

11am-2.30pm

10.30am–4pm

Enjoy a September stroll with Paul Talling on this walking tour, following the route of the River Westbourne from Bayswater down to Chelsea Bridge

An 8-mile walk along the River Effra with Alun Thomas of the Norwood Society. Start in Upper Norwood, picnic at Herne Hill, and finish at Kennington.

£10 + booking fee, ages 12+

FREE, ages 18+

GRAND SURREY CANAL GUIDED WALKING TOUR SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 11am–2.30pm

Walk along the lost rivers of South London guided by Paul Talling (author of London’s Lost Rivers), mapping the path of the Grand Surrey Canal. Take in obsolete bridges, wharfs, and discover treasures south of the river. The walk starts in Peckham.

THE WALBROOK PILGRIMAGE SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 6.30pm–8pm

Part walking tour, part site-specific audio performance, an urban pilgrimage through the heart of London, following the buried River Walbrook from source to mouth with poet Tom Chivers. The walk starts in Shoreditch.

£10, all ages (must be able to walk 3 miles of London streets)

WEEK 3

£5, ages 16+

£10, ages 14+

£10 + booking fee, ages 12+

Photo: Paul Talling

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GUIDED THAMES WALKS Booking essential at totallythames.com. Unless otherwise stated, the meeting point for the walks, together with nearest tube, rail station and pier will be given when you book tickets.

THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER

THE THAMES AND HISTORIC SOUTHWARK 3, 10, 17, 24 SEPTEMBER 11:30am–1pm

6, 13, 18, 28 SEPTEMBER 3pm–4:30pm

A Walk from St Paul’s Cathedral to Tower Bridge, interspersed with intriguing tales of historic Southwark, and stunning views of the metropolis. £10, all ages

GULLIVER’S TRAVELS, MAYFLOWER PUB, BRUNEL’S TUNNEL EVERY SUNDAY, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY IN SEPTEMBER 10.45am–12.45pm (Sun), 11am–1pm (Mon), 4.30pm–6.30pm (Wed) respectively

A gentle river walk, featuring the best view of Tower Bridge and a pub across the river. Head down into the Thames Tunnel by the tiny doorway and scaffolding staircase, once locked and closed to the public. Finish with a pint of Scurvy Ale in The Mayflower! Meeting point: Bermondsey Tube station, Ends: Rotherhithe £10 Adult, £8 Concession, children go FREE All ages. Booking not required

GREENWICH GHOST TOUR EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY IN SEPTEMBER 7.30pm–9.30pm

Discover the darker side of the Greenwich World Heritage Site with Lantern Ghost Tours. Experience the Cutty Sark curse, ghosts of jilted lovers, and even a royal dabbling with the occult. Adults £10, Children £5 Ages 8+

RAINHAM MARSHES STROLL 6, 13, 20, 27 SEPTEMBER 1pm–3pm

Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve and discover the amazing wildlife there! £5 (£4 for RSPB members), £2 children (£1.50 for RSPB members). This does not include reserve entry fees. No need to book, just turn up. All ages Meeting point: The Visitors’ Centre, Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve, New Tank Hill Road, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1SZ

LONDON’S RIVER – THE CITY’S EBB AND FLOW 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 SEPTEMBER 11am–12.45pm

11:30am–1pm

A gripping walking tour of iconic architecture, telling an intriguing story of the City of London’s past and present. Essential to its prosperity and security, the Thames has been the lifeblood of the City, while also bringing deadly disease.

3, 10, 17, 24 SEPTEMBER

£7/£6, all ages

CITY SITES AND TALES ALONG THE THAMES 6, 13, 18, 28 SEPTEMBER

Thames Estuary Partnership. Photo: Adam Guy

WEEK 1

THE TIDAL THAMES AROUND ERITH – A THAMES ESTUARY PARTNERSHIP WALK

WEEK 2

ROYAL DOCKS HISTORICAL WALK

SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 8 & TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

2pm–5pm

11am–12.30pm & 2pm–3.30pm both days.

A 4-mile walk around Erith looking at the urban infrastructure, flood management engineering and natural beauty of the tidal Thames, all within the M25.

A mix of oral history recordings and live guide that will introduce you to London’s Royal Docks and its fascinating history of innovation, social change and rebirth.

£5, ages 18+

RICHMOND & TWICKENHAM RIVERSIDE WALK

FREE, ages 18+. Prebook only Meeting point: Emirates Airline, Royal Docks, Royal Western Gateway, E16 1GB

RICHMOND RIVERSIDE WALK

SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

6pm–7:30pm

11am–1pm

Find out what London was like centuries ago in a fact-packed look at the history of the Thames. Learn about tall ships, the ‘Pool of London’ and the story of London Bridge – before some fishy business at Billingsgate.

A leisurely guided walk of the Richmond and Twickenham riversides, crossing the Thames by ferry. The walk will finish at Twickenham’s historic waterfront.

Guided walk of Richmond’s elegant riverside, with views from Richmond Hill, King Henry’s Mound and Petersham Meadows, before returning to a wide choice of riverside eateries to watch the Great River Race.

£10, all ages

£12/£11/£8 (includes ferry fare), all ages

£10/£9/£8, all ages

Image courtesy of City of London

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WEEK 3

A WALK THROUGH THE SECRET MEADOWS SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 10am–11.30am, 12.30pm–2pm, 3pm–3.30pm

DISCOVERING LONDON’S ANCIENT HARBOURS: THE PORTS OF LONDON BEFORE THE GREAT FIRE SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER & SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

Home Park’s water meadows are open at Hampton Court for three guided walks of the Longford River and the world of the meadows, featuring wildlife and an informative talk on the restoration of the watercourse.

2pm–5pm

FREE, all ages. No need to book, just turn up

£8, all ages

Explore the City of London’s maritime history from the Roman and Medieval galleries to the water’s edge. Stand where Roman ships were once found in London’s previous incarnation: Londinium.

Meeting point: The Home Park Water Meadows, Kingston Gate, Hampton Court Road, Hampton Wick, KT1 4AE

THE CITY’S BRIDGES SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2pm–3pm

Take in London’s history with an informative stroll along the water’s edge. Starting from All Hallows by the Tower, learn about an elephant, a daredevil pilot and a quick-witted bus driver. £8, all ages. Pay on the day (no booking required)

Meeting point: All Hallows by the Tower, Byward Street, EC3R 5BJ

15th c. painting of River Thames by Dutch artist, unknown, Museum of London. image courtesy of City of London

WEEK 4

TALL SHIPS AND TROPICAL DISEASES WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER & SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 10am–12pm.

Starting at the Royal Hospital for Seamen in Greenwich, explore Greenwich’s medical history in this guided riverside walk with writer and historian Richard Barnett. Tickets: £5. Suitable for 16+. Book at: ORNC box office from 23/08/15.

AN EQUINOX WALK THROUGH SECRET MEADOWS WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 6.30pm–8.30pm

Home Park’s water meadows are open at Hampton Court for this guided walk of the Longford River and the world of the meadows at dusk, featuring wildlife and an informative talk on the restoration of the watercourse. FREE, all ages. No need to book, just turn up

Meeting point: The Home Park Water Meadows, Kingston Gate, Hampton Court Road, Hampton Wick, KT1 4AE

EXPLORE THE ANCESTORS – GREENWICH ANGLO-SAXON BARROW CEMETERY SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2pm – 4pm

Guided walk investigating the traces of the 1500-year-old burials excavated in 1784. Help to recreate this long-lost community overlooking the Thames. £5 from totallythames.org Ages: adults

Meeting point: Main gate to Greenwich Park, off Shooters Hill Road; meet by icecream kiosk

Shad Thames. Photo: Jacob Circle

SHAD THAMES: EXPLORE MORE WITH STAMP

HISTORIC SCENIC WALK: RICHMOND AND HAM

SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

A THAMES PATH WALK: GREENWICH TO THE THAMES BARRIER

10.30am–1pm

SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

11am-1pm

Meet-up in a historic warehouse for coffee and an introduction to the Shad Thames area, followed by an exploration of the area on foot. Led by STAMP, a groundbreaking community collaboration.

11am–2.30pm

Discover the surrounding landscape of Richmond this autumn on a free guided walk from Richmond Station to Ham.

FREE, ages 14+. No need to book, just turn up

Meeting point: Cantina Del Ponte, 36c Shad Thames (Riverfront), SE1 2YE 36

Beginning at the Old Royal Naval Hospital and finishing at the Thames Barrier on the day it closes, join a 4.5 mile trek along the river path with expert guide and author of The London Thames Path, David Fathers.

SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

FREE, ages 14+

£13.20 (inc. booking fee), ages 14+

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THAMES LENS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION Hello Amateur Photographers! Enter your photos into Thames Lens – Thames Festival Trust’s annual photo competition – for the chance to win some amazing prizes including a place on ‘Introduction to Wildlife Photography’ course by author and photographer Iain Green at WWT London Wetland Centre, a night’s stay for two in Edwardian Hotels, a Tom’s Kitchen picnic basket, Coca Cola London Eye tickets and a subscription to Amateur Photographer magazine. We are looking for excellent, quirky photographs that succeed in bringing the river alive. Images can be of anything along any stretch of the Thames between Hampton Court and Erith. Entries close: Thursday 1 October For more information and to enter visit totallythames.org

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With generous support from Sharpe Pritchard LLP

With additional thanks to: Amateur Photographer, Better Bankside, Bookatable, Broadgate Estates, City Cruises, City of London Tower Bridge Management, D&D Restaurants, Edwardian Group London, Food by Dish, Havengore, Historic Royal Palaces â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Tower of London, Kingston First, More London Estates, National Theatre, Northbank BID, Old Royal Naval College, Richmond Gate Hotel and Spa, St Katharine Docks, Savoy Hotel, Thames21, Thames Discovery Programme, Thames Estuary Partnership, The Internship office at Oxford University, Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen, Unicorn Theatre, Visit Greenwich, Visit Richmond, Wandsworth Council, WWT London Wetlands Centre Totally Thames Team Adrian Evans Totally Thames Director, Sarah Walsh General Manager, Jon Cooke Partnerships Manager, Sarah Sawkins Corporate Development Manager, Annie Helps Marketing Manager, Kate Forde Programme Manager, Kitty Ross Programme Manager, Laura Fatchett Marketing Assistant, Rosey Mercer Finance Manager, Jonathan Bartlett Production Manager, Helen Wilding Production Coordinator With additional support from Emily Acton-Edmiston, Emily Baldwin, Anna Coombes, Alicia Eames, Sorrel Evans, Ellen Sowerbutts, Athanassia Williamson, Four Colman Getty. Festival branding and programme design by gradedesign.com Poster illustration by Sam Chivers Website by Thoughtful Web And a huge thank you to all our volunteers and helpers who make this event possible. Trustees Robert Gordon Clark (Chair), Amar Qureshi, Andrew Cooke, Chris Livett, Henry Fajemirokun, John Barker OBE, Justine Simons OBE, Olga Stanojlovic, Pete Stephens, Stephen Warrington, Sue Hughes, Uday Thakkar Totally Thames is organised by Thames Festival Trust, registered charity number 1074794. The Trust reserves the right to cancel or amend the advertised programme.

MAYOR’S RIVER ACTION PLAN DELIVERS RECORD THAMES RIDERSHIP Two and a half years since the launch of the Mayor’s River Action Plan, passenger numbers using the River Thames are at an all-time high. Over 10 million journeys were made in 2014/15, an increase of 62 per cent since 2008. A new pier opening in early September at Plantation Wharf will meet this increased demand. Work to extend Bankside, Embankment and Westminster Piers is underway. A new pier will open next year at Battersea Power Station and more are planned for Canary Wharf East and Enderby Wharf. Oyster pay as you go validators will be installed at all River Bus Piers this autumn. These changes show how the river is becoming an increasingly integral part of life in our Capital. Isabel Dedring, Deputy Mayor for Transport

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2-FOR-1 SEPTEMBER RIVER TRAVEL OFFER Celebrating all things Thames, throughout the month of September major river transport operators are offering an amazing deal on river travel. To redeem the offer, fill out your email address on the voucher below, present it at the ticket office to claim your 2 tickets for the price of one and climb aboard.

THAMES RIVER BOATS UPRIVER SERVICES

MBNA THAMES CLIPPERS

• 2-for-1 on all scheduled services in September. 2-for-1 applies for standard tickets, concession tickets (where both passengers have relevant proof of entitlement), but not for family tickets.

• 2-for-1 on full price Adult River Roamer tickets, offering unlimited hop-on, hop-off travel from 9am daily until the end of service. Offer is available throughout September 2015 and excludes Putney to Blackfriars and River Bus Express services. Available online at thamesclippers.com using the promo code ‘TT15’.

THAMES RIVER SERVICES • 2-for-1 on full-price adult tickets on all scheduled services in September.

CITY CRUISES • 2-for-1 on all sightseeing tickets • 30% discount on selected scheduled services during September to November including the London Showboat Dinner Cruise, Lunch Cruise, Afternoon Tea Cruise, Sundowner and Jazz Cruise. Call 020 77 400 400 or go to citycruises.com/promo and enter code ‘totallythames’

• 2-for-1 on full-price adult tickets all scheduled services in September 2014 except Saturdays & Sundays.

TURK LAUNCHES

PARR BOATS • 2-for-1 on all scheduled services weekend sailings in September on the Richmond Circular Cruise and trips between Hampton Court and Kingston. 2 for 1 applies for standard tickets, concession tickets (where both passengers have relevant proof of entitlement) and family tickets.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LONDON’S RIVERBOAT SERVICES VISIT WWW.TFL.GOV.UK/RIVER

TOTALLY THAMES 2-FOR-1 SEPTEMBER RIVER TRAVEL OFFER Celebrating all things Thames, throughout the month of September major river transport operators are offering an amazing deal on river travel. To redeem the offer, fill out your details, present voucher at the ticket office to claim your 2 tickets for the price of 1, and climb aboard.

Name: Email: Tick here to receive updates and offer from Totally Thames

Terms and Conditions: Unless specifically stated, “Totally Thames 2-for-1” voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other concession. The voucher cannot be exchanged for cash. Offer is subject to the availability of passenger space. The offer is available for the whole month of September 2015.

DINE BY THE RIVER THIS TOTALLY THAMES Special menus at amazing riverside eateries throughout September. Visit totallythames.org today to book a table or call a restaurant and make sure you request the ‘Totally Thames Menu’ when you book. HAMPTON COURT TO KEW THE RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT – BRASSERIE & TERRACE

STEIN’S – BAVARIAN BEER GARDEN

Hampton Court Road, Hampton Court, KT8 9BN 020 8979 9988

56 High Street, Kingston, KT1 1HN 020 8546 2411

BINGHAM – FINE DINING 61-63 Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 6UT 020 8940 0902

THE LONDON APPRENTICE – HISTORIC RIVERSIDE PUB 62 Church Street, Old Isleworth, TW7 6BG 020 8560 1915

KEW TO WESTMINSTER CAFÉ ROUGE – FRENCH BRASSERIE

THE OLD SHIP W6 – HISTORIC RIVERSIDE PUB

THE DOVE – HISTORIC RIVERSIDE PUB

BLUE ANCHOR – HISTORIC RIVERSIDE PUB

85 Strand on the Green, W4 3PU 020 8995 6575

25 Upper Mall, Hammersmith W6 9TD 020 8748 2593

19 Upper Mall, Hammersmith W6 9TA 020 8748 9474

13 Lower Mall, Hammersmith W6 9DJ 020 7371 0802

THE STAR & GARTER – WINE BAR

BRADY’S – FINE FISH DINING

4 Lower Richmond Road, Putney SW15 1JN 020 8788 0345

39 Jews Row, Wandsworth SW18 1DG 020 8877 9599

WESTMINSTER TO TOWER BRIDGE GILLRAY’S STEAKHOUSE & BAR – ENGLISH STEAKHOUSE County Hall, SE1 7PB 020 7902 8000

KASPAR’S AT THE SAVOY – FINE DINING Strand, WC2R 0EU 020 7836 4343

ONE TWENTY ONE TWO RESTAURANT – CONTEMPORARY DINING 2 Whitehall Court, SW1A 2EJ 020 7451 9333

TOM’S KITCHEN – CONTEMPORARY BRITISH DINING Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA 020 7845 4646

RS HISPANIOLA – RESTAURANT SHIP

SKYLON RESTAURANT & GRILL – FINE DINING

Victoria Embankment, WC2N 5DJ 020 7839 3011

Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX 020 7654 7800

GOURMET PIZZA COMPANY – PIZZA RESTAURANT

THE WHARF – GRILL/RESTAURANT

Gabriel’s Wharf, South Bank, SE1 9PP 020 7928 3188

Gabriel’s Wharf, South Bank, SE1 9PP 020 7401 7314

OXO TOWER RESTAURANT & BRASSERIE – FINE DINING

SWAN AT THE GLOBE – FINE DINING

THE OYSTER SHED – RESTAURANT

MONDRIAN@SEA CONTAINERS – FINE DINING

Oxo Tower Wharf, South Bank, SE1 9PH 020 7803 3888

21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, SE1 9DT 0333 331 4414

1 Angel Lane, City, EC4R 3AB 020 7256 3240

20 Upper Ground, South bank, SE1 9PD 02080229641

TATTERSHALL CASTLE – RESTAURANT SHIP

THE PERKIN REVELLER – FINE DINING

Victoria Embankment, SW1H 2HR 020 7839 6548

The Wharf, Tower of London, EC3N 4AB 020 3166 6949

DOWNRIVER OF TOWER BRIDGE BUTLER’S WHARF CHOP HOUSE – FINE DINING

LE PONT DE LA TOUR – FINE DINING

CANTINA DEL PONTE – ITALIAN DINING

BLUEPRINT CAFÉ – RESTAURANT

36 Shad Thames, SE1 2YE 020 7403 3403

36 Shad Thames, SE1 2YE 020 7403 8403

36c Shad Thames, SE1 2YE 020 7403 5403

Design Museum, SE1 2YD 020 7378 7031

THE BRASSERIE – CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN MENU

TOM’S KITCHEN – CONTEMPORARY BRITISH DINING

OLD SALT QUAY – PUB

THE TERRACE THE HILTON DOCKLANDS – RESTAURANT

St Katharine Dock, E1W 1LD 020 7264 5312

St. Katherine’s Dock, E1W 1AZ 020 3011 5433

TOM’S KITCHEN – CONTEMPORARY BRITISH DINING

FRANKIE & BENNY’S – AMERICAN 50S DINING

FAT BOY’S DINER – AMERICAN DINER

Greenwich, SE10 9HT 020 8305 2345

Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0JW 020 7987 4334

Canary Wharf, E14 4HD 020 3011 1555

163 Rotherhithe Street, SE16 7SZ 020 7394 7108

When you dine by the river you are supporting Totally Thames

265 Rotherhithe Street, SE16 5HW 020 7231 1001