London’s earliest tidal mill discovered

Archaeologists from the Museum of London have discovered the foundations of London’s earliest found medieval tide-powered mill. The discovery was made at Greenwich Wharf during archaeological investigations in conjunction with Erith Contractors Ltd to prepare for the building of a new residential development.

Port of London centenary celebrated

Launching in March, Port of London Authority: A century of service will be a year long exhibition of images, films and archive material from the PLA’s archive and collections. As well as never before seen footage of the Thames, visitors will also be able to enjoy a brand new film about the PLA’s work, commissioned especially for the centenary.

Have a great Thames Festival

Sadly a prior booking is taking me out of London for most of the weekend so I’ll be missing the Mayor’s Thames Festival which takes place on Saturday and Sunday. If you’re nor familiar with the festival, this annual event is a glorious celebration of our river without which the city probably wouldn’t exist.

London prepares to party along the Thames

Thousands of Londoners are expected to party along the banks of the River Thames this weekend (Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2008) when the capital holds the annual Mayor’s Thames Festival.

The two day event is a free celebration of both the capital and its river and takes place between Westminster and Tower bridges. Organisers estimate that over three quarters of a million people attended last year’s event which included celebrations of food, music and dance.

Rotherhithe Tunnel Celebrates Centenary

Tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Rotherhithe Tunnel, one of the capital’s major crossings for traffic moving between the two sides of the River Thames.

ITV Drama to Flood London

London is set to be submerged in a new drama coming to ITV next month.

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