Flowing through London is the River Thames. It is the longest river in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom. The name Thames is derived from Temese, a Middle English and Brittonic name for the river.
One interesting structure immediately caught my attention at the Riverside Walk Gardens. This is by Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn. "Love, Aluminium," which was installed in March 2017 is a poignant tribute to the power of love through hands held tightly.
"Locking Piece," a bronze cast sculpture by Henry Moore. It is an inter-locking artwork that is peculiar and quite difficult to describe. It seems organic by inspiration and let's the imagination flounder.
Taking a break from walking along Thames Path just in front of Tate Britain. Free tours are offered but visitors must book a timed ticket online before visiting.
This is the Buxton Memorial Fountain at the Victoria Tower Gardens. The marker reads: Erected in 1835 by Charles Buxton, M.P. in commemoration of The Emancipation of Slaves 1834 and in memory of his father Sir T. Fowell Buxton and those associated with him Wilberforce, Clarkson, Macaulay, Brougham, Dr Lushington and others.
Walking along the Thames path made me appreciate the river and the surroundings. With the weather this cold during the time of my visit, I was really looking forward to something authentically British: Tea. Indulge in one of England's best traditions and enjoy a 1.5-hour Afternoon Tea cruise along the River Thames, seeing some of the city’s most historic buildings, while enjoying a pot of tea, served alongside a selection of delicate sandwiches and cakes. Book now with GetYourGuide
