River Thames: Source to Sea Exhibition

Opening on 30th June 2010 and running until the autumn, River Thames: Source to Sea is a stunning range of 30 large-scale contemporary photographs of the most significant villages, towns and structures along the River Thames. Visitors to this new exhibition in the West Walkway of Tower Bridge will be able to travel the full 215 miles of the River Thames in just 200 feet.

The images provide visitors with a unique insight into the important role the river plays in both tourism and industry, from the peaceful picturesque villages to the commercial engine room of Canary Wharf and the City at the heart of the nation’s economy. The journey starts at the source of the river near Cirencester, where  the only clue to the importance of this location is an engraved stone, and ends in the open waters of the Thames Estuary.

Many of the photographs are by professional environmental photographer Ronnie Israel who has established himself as one of the foremost photographers of the River Thames and Docklands redevelopment.

River Thames: Source to Sea is included in the Tower Bridge Exhibition experience which allows visitors to enjoy the breathtaking views over London from the high-level East and West Walkways, the Engine Rooms where Victorian steam-powered machines can be seen in action, and the multi-media exhibition full of fascinating facts about the construction and operation of the Bridge.

Admission prices are adults £7, concessions £5, child £3. Joint tickets for admission to Tower Bridge and the beautifully restored Monument nearby are available at £8, £5.50 and £3.30.

For more information about the exhibition visit the Tower Bridge website (opens in a new window)