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last year, 8.5 million people travelled on the river and we want that number to increase to 12 million by 2020. Festivals like Totally Thames
are a fantastic way to get people delving deeper into the significance of
our great river. Just think what events it’s been the backdrop to and the
people it’s inspired over the centuries. As Kipling said, it’s ‘where your
history books begin’.
Like London, the river refuses to stay still. Along the banks, new housing
developments are sprouting up in places like Battersea and Greenwich.
We’re also working on a new artistic lighting scheme to enhance our
famous bridges. The Thames may be part of our history, but it is also
very much part of our future. As such, it remains a constant draw for
Londoners and tourists alike. So immerse yourself in Totally Thames,
which will be one of the cultural highlights of 2014.
boris Johnson
Mayor of London
the Arts Council is proud to support the thames Festival trust as it enters a new and exciting era in its development. Under the refreshed
Totally Thames banner, the Trust is now able to encourage and facilitate
collaboration between artists, arts organisations and businesses along the
whole stretch of the Thames in London. It has taken an innovative and
bold step that gives audiences greater opportunity to engage with the
River Thames through arts, events and interventions, and build greater
understanding of this iconic London landscape.
This year we are particularly excited by the UK debut by Florentijn Hofman,
a surprising and intriguing river installation that celebrates the prehistory
of the Thames; and the immense installation from Carabosse, a fire garden
spectacular – the biggest ever seen in the UK – that will see a final burning
salute to one of London’s most iconic buildings, Battersea Power Station.
Joyce Wilson
Area Director, London
Arts Council England
on behalf of the thames Festival trustees, welcome to the first ever totally thames. Our aim is simple – to make this the largest river-
related celebration anywhere in the world – and by 2016 we hope to achieve that.
We would not have got here without help from the GLA which has funded
our work since 2000 and has done so much to encourage us; from the
Arts Council for their ongoing grant for our core team and their additional
support for events this year; and from London First which readily backed
the idea of Totally Thames and has committed significant funding for the
next three years. Thanks as well to London & Partners which has helped
promote Totally Thames to visitors and Londoners, and to the 17 riparian
boroughs which have all embraced the idea.
And thanks from me to Adrian Evans and the dedicated small team which
has made all this happen.
What we need next year is more backing from businesses with a real
interest in the river. And right now we need your help. Tell us what you
think of the events being held. Give us your ideas for 2015. And have fun!
robert Gordon Clark
Chair, Thames Festival Trust
totally thames is the biggest celebration yet of our magnificent river. Throughout the month of September there’s arts and music, regattas
and river races, archaeology and exploration, with plenty for children and
families to see and do. From the Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Festival to the
Richmond Riverside Festival and beyond, there are over 100 events happening
in all 17 boroughs along its banks. I warmly thank all of our partners in
helping to make this very first Totally Thames, the ultimate Thames side
celebration. Come down to the river and be inspired and delighted!
The New City Rising in the East. Photo: Keith Webb, 2013
London Subterranea, Stephen Walter, 2012. Daniel Crouch Rare Books
Edible Hats. Photo: Allie Suwanrumpha
Dazzle Ship London. David Kew
Crossness Pumping Station. Photo: Peter Scrimshaw
Photo: Thames Discovery
More London Free Film Festival
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festival highlights
florentijn hofman commission
TUESDAy 2 – SUnDAy 28 SEPTEMBER Created especially for Totally Thames, an intriguing installation by Florentijn
Hofman will grace the River Thames. The Dutch artist has become world-
renowned for his giant, playful installations and in particular, his seven-
storey high Rubber Duck, which has been sited on the waterways of many
major cities across the globe.
Sure to delight and certain to surprise, the new commission, his first in the
UK, will be unveiled at nine Elms on the South Bank on Tuesday 2 September.
Until then, the design is top secret, but we can reveal that its inspiration is
taken from what used to lurk in the muddy warm waters of
the River Thames over 100,000 years ago.
1 Nine elms on the South bank, river thames at riverside Gardens, Nine elms Lane, Vauxhall, SW8 2DUStepped access to the foreshore is available for three hours a day at low tide. Check totallythames.org for details
Big Yellow Rabbit, Florentijn Hofman, Orebro (SE), 2011. Photo: Lasse
something large, very large is coming to the thames this september! renowned dutch artist florentijn hofman’s first uk commission is sure to delight and certain to surprise.
Commissioned by
BARRAT TLONDON
With support from
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For a full calendar of events see page 20
fire garden by carabosse this is fire alchemy at its very best: the smell of wax, the hiss of steam, and the heat and glow of the multiple fires acknowledging and celebrating this iconic site’s gritty, smoke belching industrial past.
The Fire Garden is a burning, artistic tribute, delivered on a monumental
scale, to Battersea Power Station before it is closed for redevelopment.
This is fire alchemy at its very best: the smell of wax, the hiss of steam, and
the heat and glow of the multiple fires acknowledging and celebrating this
iconic site’s gritty, smoke belching, industrial past. There are globes of fire,
festoons made up of flame pots and a vast candlelit chandelier suspended
overhead from a crane. Musicians play a mix of old style Parisian music with
moody improvised sounds.
The commission is only possible thanks to the support of public funding
by the national Lottery through the Arts Council’s Exceptional award
programme, extraordinary funds from the Mayor of London and
sponsorship from Battersea Power Station Development Company.
FRIDAy 5 & SATURDAy 6 SEPTEMBER
2 battersea power Station. enter from the riverside Walkway, Chelsea bridge Check totallythames.org for transport information 6.30pm – 10.30pm
the Fire Garden is a free but ticketed event. We expect the event to be popular so tickets will be issued via a free public ballot (details at: totallythames.org). entries can be made from tues 12 – Wed 27 August. Winners will be picked at random and notified by email.
Upon exiting the site, audience members will be asked to make a
donation to support the creation of new work for Totally Thames in
2015. £5 per person recommended minimum. Please give generously!
Fire Garden, Carabosse, 2009. Photo: Angell
Presented in association with
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festival highlights
SATURDAy 6 & SUnDAy 7 SEPTEMBERDuring Totally Thames, the award-winning House of Gastrophonic delivers a spectacular
family festival like no other. The Thames SEnSEation, presented by the northbank BID,
is a world-first, multi-sensory extravaganza. Immerse yourself in the sights, aromas, tastes,
textures and sounds of London’s Elizabethan, Victorian and mid-20th century past, and
discover the city’s powerful sensory heritage.
To this day, many of London’s street names reflect the city’s taste for the sensorily evocative
- Bread Street, Corn Hill, Saffron Hill, Camomile Street, Leather Lane, and Silk Street, to name
a few. The River Thames has been the gateway through which new food, perfumes and
fabric have arrived to enrich and revolutionise the lives of Londoners for centuries.
Be transported by Elizabethan spices and Victorian teas, listen to the experts in bygone
cuisine, and feel your way through London at a state-of-the-art exhibition of 3D printed
landmarks.
The Thames SEnSEation is a feast of a festival for all the family to enjoy!
06 Victoria embankment Gardens, WC2N 6pb 12pm – 7pmW: thenorthbank.org t: @theNorthbankbID Fb: NorthbankbID Free, all ages
the thames senseationthe award-winning house of gastrophonic and the northbank bid present a multi-sensory feast of a festival for all the family to enjoy!
Design by Daniel Syrett
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For further information, visit: londoncityairport.com/cadp
London City Airport is the only airport actually in London. With its own station on the Docklands Light Railway, it’s just 12 minutes from Canary Wharf, 22 minutes from Bank and 25 minutes from the West End.
You can fly to more than 40 destinations from London City and get to and from your plane quicker than at any other airport. On departure it takes less than 20 minutes to get from the door to the lounge, and on arrival, just 15 minutes from tarmac to train.
The airport has plans - not to extend the runway, build a new one, or ask for more flights, but to make the most of what it’s already got. So that by 2016 it can welcome new quieter, cleaner aircraft that can fly to new destinations.
• Seven new aircraft stands
• A new parallel taxi lane to make better use of the existing runway
• An extension to the existing terminal
• A new arrivals terminal
• 1,500 new jobs
…to create a better route network with more availability at peak times, and continue to offer the best passenger experience, all from the only airport actually in London.
rivers of the world 2014: exhibitionMonDAy 18 AUGUST - SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERBe inspired by the large-scale
artworks created by students in
London, new orleans, Taipei and
Jhelum while you’re walking along
the South Bank!
3 Artworks will be exhibited on the riverside walkways by the London Studios west of Oxo tower Wharf, in front of tate modern and by tower bridge Free, all ages
rivers of the world retrospective 2006 – 2014TUESDAy 16 SEPTEMBER - FRIDAy 3 oCToBERover the last 9 years, Rivers of the
World has partnered schools in
London with schools in river cities
around the world. Encouraging
young people to learn about their
waterfront and to create artworks
under the guidance of professionals.
This exhibition features work from
Bangkok, Buenos Aires, Cairo, Cape
Town, Chongqing, Dubai, Ireland,
Istanbul, Jhelum, Kolkata, London,
new orleans, Paris, Recife, Sao
Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Surakarta,
Sylhet, Szentendre, Taipei,
Tlacotalpan and Washington DC.
12 City Hall, the Queen’s Walk, Se1 2AA9am - 5.30pm mon - FriFree, all ages
led by Shona Watt and a group of inspirational artists in each partner
country, Rivers of the World is Thames Festival Trust’s flagship art and
education project delivered in partnership with the British Council. It provides
opportunities and resources for teachers and students to learn about their
local river and to compare this to other rivers in cities around the world.
The students follow up their river study with the creation of huge artworks
for public display beside their own river and in all partner cities.
now in its ninth year, this extraordinary project has been welcomed in twenty
countries around the world. This year sees the 500th artwork created as
part of Rivers of the World. The work on display is by young people from
London (UK), new orleans (USA), Taipei (Taiwan) and Jhelum (Pakistan)
reflecting on the River Thames, the Mississippi, the Tamsui and the Jhelum.
rivers of the world
Stepney Green College, London with Shona Watt and Mish Weaver
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bridge – museum of london docklandsFRIDAy 27 JUnE – SUnDAy 2 noVEMBER
The largest exhibition ever to be staged at the Museum of London
Docklands, Bridge celebrates the magnificence of London’s bridges in
key artworks through time, alongside photography, film, and maquettes.
4 museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, e14 4AL10am – 6pm dailyFree, all ages
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thames: dark river, still shining THURSDAy 21 AUGUST – SUnDAy 28 SEPTEMBERDiversity in community, disparity in connection - Tom Farmer’s deftly
composed images offer a glimpse of life by the Thames from source to
sea, and celebrate the beauty of the everyday.
thurs 21 - Fri 29 Aug, various locations along the thames from Oxford to Walton-on-thames. See totallythames.org for details
5 thurs 4 - Sun 7 Sept, embassy tea Gallery, 195-205 Union Street, e1 0LN 11am - 9pm thurs 4 Sept, 11am – 6pm Fri - Sun
5 Fri 12 - Sun 28 Sept, reeds Wharf, 33 mill Street, Se1 2AX10am - 6pm dailyFree, all ages
Bridge. Henry Turner, 1937. Courtesy of Museum of London
Bridge, Henry Aston Barker, 1791. Courtesy of Museum of London
Pangbourne, Berkshire, July 2013, Tom Farmer
Donnington Bridge, Oxford 2013, Tom FarmerRush Hour from the Southside of London Bridge, 1978, Barry Lewis. Courtesy Museum of London
late london: sonic city – Bridging the World with scannerFRIDAy 5 SEPTEMBERAn evening of immersive sound, intimate gigs and sonic exploration by
international artist, Scanner. Be transported to bridgescapes from London
to new york City, Shanghai to São Paulo. The evening features after-hours
viewing of the Bridge exhibition and a late night bar.
2 museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, e14 4AL 7pm – 10pm £8 + bf from totallythames.org or 020 7001 9844, over 18s only
you cannot step twice into the same riverTHURSDAy 4 SEPTEMBER – SUnDAy 12 oCToBERCan truth be documented by photogaphic images? This diverse exhibition
of video and photography situates the question of documentary truth within
the context of the Thames in history and in memory.
6 pump House Gallery, battersea park, SW11 4NJ 11am - 4pm Wed – Sun Free, all ages
Alia Syes. Image Courtesy Talwar Gallery, New York/New Delhi
Late London Sonic City. Photo: Museum of London
Londinium Feracissmi Angliae Regni Metropolis, Georg Braun & Frans Hogenburg, 1572. Courtesy of Daniel Crouch.
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shipshape and erith fashion: a history of erith yacht clubMonDAy 8 – TUESDAy 30 SEPTEMBERThe historic Erith yacht Club
More London Free Film Festival. Photo: More London
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dazzle ship london, a film by david kewSUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERWorld Premiere
David Kew’s beautifully shot film draws on the recollections and
memories of descendants of the original dazzle artists, historians, the
current occupants of the ship and the direct response to the artwork
by members of the public.
Director: David Kew, Production: Q Films, Music: James Hesford,
Run time: 26 minutes
4 HmS President (1918), Victoria embankment, eC4Y 0HJ 6.30pm – 7pm tickets: £5
the floating cinema: st katharine docks residencyWEDnESDAy 10 – SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERDiscover the secret finds in the Thames – join The Floating Cinema in
residence in historic St Katharine Docks for five days of special screenings,
artists’ workshops and talks on the theme of water and our relationship to
it. Featured artists include Tracy & Hobbs’ Bureau of Lost & Found, neville
Gabie, Tania Kovats, and Lise Autogena.
2 St Katharine Docks, 50 St Katharine’s Way, e1W 1LA Free, limited capacity, booking is essential from floatingcinema.info/events
1,000 londonersTHRoUGHoUT SEPTEMBERExplore this digital collection of
short documentaries telling the
stories of 1,000 Londoners from
diverse walks of life. A new short,
by Chocolate Films, will be released
every Thursday throughout
September featuring Thames-
entwined stories – meet the person
who opens Tower Bridge every day,
an 80-year-old houseboat stalwart
and others!
1000londoners.com Free, all ages
1,000 Londoners. Image: Chocolate Films
Floating Cinema. Photo: Jack Hobhouse Dazzle Ship London. Photo: David Kew
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active thames!
source to sea river relay SUnDAy 17 AUGUST – TUESDAy 30 SEPTEMBER1 Bottle. 215 Miles… A bottle of water filled at the source of the Thames
in the Gloucestershire hills will be carried by walkers, swimmers, rowers,
sailors, traditional boat owners, kayakers and many more groups and
individuals, 215 miles, through London, and finally out to sea.
From the source of the thames in the Gloucester hills to Sea reach at the mouth of the estuary Free, all ages
The final section of its long journey, the bottle travels through the old industrial east end of London to the Thames Barrier, and then… out to sea.
At the source of the Thames in the beautiful Gloucestershire hills, The Ramblers will begin the 2014 Source to Sea River Relay.
In oxfordshire, as the river begins, the bottle will make its way through the countryside to the city of oxford carried by kayakers, a gondola, and river sailing and rowing boats.
Further downstream as the Thames widens the bottle will be passed to swimmers, traditional Thames craft, steam boats, skiffs and punts to carry the bottle to the outskirts of London and the start of the tidal Thames.
The journey through London will give the bottle a new lease of life as it stops overnight at iconic riverside buildings and attractions, including the SEA LIFE London Aquarium, the EDF Energy London Eye, Houses of Parliament,
St Katharine Docks, Tower Bridge and the national Maritime Museum.
Sponsored by
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the great river race SATURDAy 27 SEPTEMBERLondon’s river marathon. Traditional boats with every level of competitor
race up the Thames from Millwall to Ham in spectacular style. The awe-
inspiring scene of over 300 crews descended upon the river is not to be
missed! For greatest excitement, head to the riverside between Richmond
and Ham House for approx. 3.40pm as the winners cross the line to a
cannon broadside and rousing applause!
9 Check greatriverrace.co.uk for viewpoint timings 12.30pm – 7pm Free to watch, all ages
barge driving racesSUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERCheer on modern-day watermen
and lightermen as they battle it out
in the Steve Faldo Memorial Barge
Driving Race while friends, family
and newcomers compete in the
Dave Pope Challenge.
6 the Dave pope Challenge, Waterloo bridge to tower bridge 11am – 11.30am
7 the Steve Faldo memorial barge Driving race, Westminster bridge to tower bridge 2pm – 3pm Free to watch, all ages
tidefestSUnDAy 28 SEPTEMBERTideFest is a nailbiting angling
competition where competitors can
expect to bag a heap of bream,
roach, and dace – all to celebrate
the recreational hotspot that is the
River Thames.
10 Strand-On-the-Green, thames road, W4 3NG 8am – 5pm Free to watch, all ages
kayaking and paddle boarding taster sessionsSUnDAy 28 SEPTEMBEREver wanted to try your hand at
kayaking or paddleboarding? Here’s
your chance. Have a go at a taster
session along the beautiful
Brentford-Kew stretch of the
Thames.
11 brentford boating Arch, Unit 5 Kew bridge Arches, Strand-on-the-Green, W4 3NG 10am – 5.30pm £10 (12 years and above)
Barge Driving Races. Photo: Natalie Crouch
The Great River Race. Photo: Andres Arias Mesa
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* Deduct £15 if you bring your own bike. Returnable deposit and photo ID required for bike hire.
cycle tours
richmond riversideMon 15, THURS 18 & SAT 20 SEPTEMBERCycle past Eel Pie Island and the
discovery richmond cycle toursEnjoy the picturesque ambience of beautiful Richmond by bike.
artourideArtouride blend art, design and bikes in specially curated cycle tours which
explore the hidden artistic gems of London’s richly populated cityscape.
totally thames Cycle tours are ticketed events. Space is limited. booking is essential at totallythames.org. booking fees apply. exact meeting points specified at time of booking.
Photos: Discovery Richmond
the thames path challengeSATURDAy 13 & SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBER 100km of glorious scenery, steeped
in millennia of history, the Thames is
the perfect backdrop for this festival
of endurance. Join thousands of
challengers as you walk or run for
your chosen cause.
5 bishop’s park, bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6eA 6am Sat – 2pm Sun
8 Kew Gardens, Kew, richmond, tW9 3Ab Start times: 10k – 8.30am Half marathon – 9am Kids’ mile from 1pm Fitness expo & music Festival 9am – 6pm Free to watch, all ages
Thames Path Challenge Richmond Running Festival
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2-for-1 september river travel offerIn celebration of 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 pier to claim your 2 tickets for the price of 1 and climb
aboard. Easy!
tHAmeS CLIpperS• 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 except Fri 5, Sat 6 and Sun 7
CItY CrUISeS• 2-for-1 on all scheduled sightseeing services in September
• 30% discount on dining cruises throughout September
CIrCULAr CrUISe WeStmINSter• 2-for-1 on all scheduled services in September
• 2-for-1 applies to standard tickets only
In celebration of all things Thames, throughout September major
river transport operators offer an amazing deal on river travel.
To redeem the offer, fill out your details, present voucher at pier
to claim 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: This voucher allows you to take advantage of the individual 2-for-1 ticket offers listed above. This offer is valid for walk-up customers presenting a valid ‘Totally Thames 2-for-1’ voucher. This offer is available for the whole month of September 2014. This voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or exchanged for cash. Cheapest ticket is free.
totally thames 2-for-1 september river travel offer
tHAmeS rIVer SerVICeS• 2-for-1 on all scheduled services in September
• 2-for-1 applies to standard tickets only
tUrK LAUNCHeS• 2-for-1 on all scheduled services in September
• 2-for-1 applies to standard tickets, concession tickets (where both
passengers have relevant proof of entitlement), but not to family tickets
pArr bOAtS• 2-for-1 on all scheduled weekend sailing services in September on the
Richmond Circular Cruise and trips between Hampton Court and Kingston
• 2-for-1 applies to standard tickets, concession tickets (where both
passengers have relevant proof of entitlement) and family tickets
tHAmeS rIVer bOAtS• 2-for-1 on full-price adult tickets on all scheduled services in September
Monday to Friday only
BanksideLondon Bridge
CityLondon Bridge
Hilton DocklandsNelson Dock
Greenland MasthouseTerrace
Woolwich FerryNorth Terminal
Woolwich FerrySouth Terminal
EmbankmentEmbankmentCharing Cross
St. Katharine’sTower Hill
Tower GatewayFenchurch Street
WoolwichArsenal
NorthGreenwich
North Greenwichand Emirates
Air Line
Greenwich Cutty Sark for
Maritime Greenwich
Canary Wharf
TowerTower Hill
Tower GatewayFenchurch Street
BlackfriarsBlackfriars
(Mondays to Fridays only)
FestivalWaterloo
London EyeWaterloo
WestminsterWestminster
Richmond Landing Stage
Kingston Turks
Kingston Town End
Hampton CourtHampton Court
St Helena’sRichmond
Millbank
St GeorgeWharfVauxhall
Cadogan
ChelseaHarbour
Imperial Wharf
WandsworthRiverside Quarter
Putney
Kew
Map of scheduled River services
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Some boats cruisethrough the Thames Barrier
Summer service(April-October) only
RB6
RB1
RB2
RB4
RB5
RB6
RB1
RB2
RB4
RB5
Embankment to North GreenwichDailyWoolwich Arsenal Daily, peak times and evenings,see timetable and RB5Operated by Thames Clippers
St George Wharf to BanksideDaily except early mornings and eveningsOperated by Thames Clippers
Canary Wharf to Hilton DocklandsDailyOperated by Thames Clippers
North Greenwich to Woolwich ArsenalSaturdays and Sundays onlyOperated by Thames Clippers
Putney to BlackfriarsMonday to Friday peak hours and evenings only(some boats also run to or fromLondon Bridge City and Canary Wharf)Operated by Thames Clippers
Woolwich Free FerryDaily (except evenings)Operated by Briggs Marine
RB1
RB2
RB6
RB4
RB5
Westminster / St. Katharine’s circular cruiseOperated by Circular Cruise Westminster
Westminster to GreenwichSome boats cruise through the Thames Barrier(summer service only)Operated by Thames River Services
Westminster to GreenwichOperated by City Cruises
Summer services only
Westminster to Hampton CourtOperated by Thames River Boats
St Helena’s Richmond to Hampton CourtOperated by Turk Launches
River Bus• A fast and frequent service
• An alternative to the Tube or bus
• Use your Oyster pay as you go orTravelcard to obtain a fares discount
London Underground
London Overground
National Rail
Docklands Light Railway
Emirates Air Line
Step-free access fromstreet level to the pier
River Tours• A more leisurely cruise
• Sightseeing commentary on most boats
• Ideal for spotting some ofLondon’s hidden waterside gems
• Use your Travelcard to obtain afares discount
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thames cruise aboard s.b. lady daphneSUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERCruise aboard the Lady Daphne, one of London’s most famous wooden
sailing vessels. Includes two Tower Bridge lifts!
5 London bridge City pier, London bridge Walk, Se1 2HW 1pm – 3pm & 3.30pm – 5.30pm £30 Adult, £10 Children (2–12), Infants under 2 free, from totallythames.org
richmond walk & boat to hampton court palace and gardensSATURDAy 13 & FRIDAy 19 SEPTEMBEREnjoy a walk along Richmond’s regal
vauxhall SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERForeshore with Dr Fiona Haughey
and Mike Webber. 13 11am – 1pm
deptford MonDAy 15 SEPTEMBERForeshore with Eliott Wrag,
Thames Discovery. 14 12pm – 2pm
totally thames Archaeology Walks are ticketed events. booking is essential at totallythames.org. booking fees apply. exact meeting points specified at time of booking. £7, Ages: mid-teen – adult
Firing on the Foreshore. Photo: Steven Stills
totally thames Archaeology Walks are ticketed events. booking is essential at totallythames.org. booking fees apply. exact meeting points specified at time of booking. £7, Ages: mid-teen – adult
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royal greenwich tall ships festivalFRIDAY 5 – TUESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER
royal greenwich is set to host five days of exciting activities across historic greenwich, royal arsenal woolwich, greenwich peninsula and west india dock as london welcomes the largest fleet of tall ships to visit for 25 years.
expect: tall ship visits, river cruises, live entertainment, fireworks, heritage rowing race, a crew parade, a festival procession and the iconic finale - the ‘parade of sail’.
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parade of sailTUESDAy 9 SEPTEMBER Watch the fleet of 50+ tall ships sail
in line down the river Thames and
out to sea in a dramatic finale to
the Tall Ships Festival.
Along the river thames from Greenwich to the mouth of the river 1pm - 4pm Free, all ages
launch extravaganza featuring peixos by sarrugaFRIDAy 5 SEPTEMBER The grounds of the historic
old Royal naval College will be
transformed into a huge aquarium,
filled with giant illuminated fish in
a stunning underwater spectacle
performed by Catalan street-theatre
company Sarruga.
3 Lower Grand Square, Old royal Naval College, Se10 9NN 8.30pm - 9.20pm Free, all ages
fireworks displayFRIDAy 5 & SATURDAy 6 SEPTEMBER
4 Greenwich9.15pm - 9.30pm Fri 5
5 Woolwich9.15pm - 9.30pm Sat 6 Free, all ages
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Photo: Sarruga Peixos
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family fun
thames21: the big thames tidySUnDAy 31 AUGUST & MonDAy 1 SEPTEMBERDon those wellies and rubber gloves and get ready to tidy the Thames
with Thames21 and scores of volunteers in what’s sure to be the most
epic clean-up event on the river yet.
st katharine docks classic boat festivalSATURDAy 13 & SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERBoard classic vessels, take in a tour of the world-famous docks, and enjoy
quayside cuisine with the whole family in this annual celebration of classic,
historic and working boats. Among the scheduled events and attractions
are the Queen’s Row Barge Gloriana, the Massey Shaw fire-boat, the
Steamtug Portwey, SB Cambria, and Up Projects’ Floating Cinema.
A festive atmosphere will surround the docks with live music on Marble
Quay. Experienced, friendly St Katharine Docks staff will run tours of the
boats and the Docks themselves.
10 St Katharine Docks, 50 St Katharine’s Way, e1W 1LA 11am – 6pm Free, all ages
gabriel’s wharfSUnDAy 31 AUGUST
1 Foreshore via steps at Gabriel’s Wharf and bernie Spain Gardens, Se1 9pH 10.30am - 1pm
The Big Thames Tidy. Photo: Corporate Headshots London
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blue ribbon villageSATURDAy 13 & SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERMusic, games, crafts and more! This much-
loved two-day event brings together Thames-
based charities, live music by acts from The
Boatshed, and dozens of activities for kids
and grown-ups alike.
11 potters Fields park, Se1 2AA 12pm – 6pm Free, all ages
free activities all weekend!• Creative, fun, educational and hands-on clay-modelling for young and
old with Whale of a Time.
• Meet some of Vauxhall City Farm’s furry and feathered sheep, goat,
alpaca, chicken, and duck friends.
• Listen to poet Philip Wells who is walking 1,000 miles barefoot across
the UK in aid of the one billion children across the world living in poverty.
• Refresh your head - try on a leafy hat with Zoe Cameron’s Edible Hats!
• Make a mini boat with the friendly folk from Unicorn Theatre and sail
it on the Tiny Thames.
live music on the boatshed stageSATURDAy 13 SEPTEMBER12pm DJ 12.45pm Lily & meg1.30pm the Intermission project2.30pm Alessi’s Ark3.30pm We Were evergreen4.30pm Willie J Healey5.30pm Count Drachma
SUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBER12pm DJ 12.45pm Little Shoes big Voice1.30pm the may birds2.30pm trio manouche3.30pm the melodic4.30pm treetop Flyers5.30pm Hot border Special
Kids’ Choir1pm – 1.45pmHear the heartwarming sounds of over 450
primary school children singing as one. Led by
Richard Frostick, this colossal choir of young
voices will sing an eclectic repertoire of songs
from around the world.
Sing for Water2.30pm – 3.30pmDon’t miss this 800-strong, UK-wide mass choir
as it comes together singing to raise money
for WaterAid who works to transform lives by
improving access to clean water, safe toilets and
handwashing in the world’s poorest communities.
singing at the scoopSUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBER 12 the Scoop at more London, more London riverside, Se1 2Db 1pm – 3.30pm Free to watch, all ages
Blue Ribbon Village. Photo: Shing Kuo Tan
We Were Evergreen
Edible Hats. Photo: Allie Suwanrumpha
Kids’ Choir. Photo: Michael Walter Sing For Water. Photo: Barry Lewis
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family fun
city hunt blackfriarsMonDAy 15 – SUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERThe City Hunt challenges you to
explore the quirky secrets, stories
and surprises of the Blackfriars area
for a chance to win fabulous prizes!
Pick up a map or play online at
cityhunt.co.uk.
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richmond riverside festivalEVERy WEEKEnD In SEPTEMBERWhat better time to visit Richmond
the river weekenderFRIDAy 19 – SUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERAn exciting weekend of river-
themed family fun.
By day: interactive storytelling
by Tea Dance for Little People,
children’s theatre with Fishy Tales,
and a life-sized whale with mini-
theatre in its belly.
By night: cocktails and outdoor
cinema right on the banks of the river.
14 Watermans Arts Centre, 40 High Street, brentford, tW8 0DS 6.30pm - late Fri 11am - late Sat and Sun Outdoor cinema £8.50/ £7Kids’ cinema £7.50, adults freetea Dance for Little people workshop £5Children’s theatre £6.50/ £5.50 bookings from watermans.org.uk or 0208 232 1010, ages 4+
imperial wharf jazz festivalFRIDAy 12 & SATURDAy 13 SEPTEMBERLive jazz music from around the world! Check out headliners Jazz Jamaica
featuring the incomparable Myrna Hague, along with a host of other live
acts to keep you swinging for the weekend.
9 the boulevard, Imperial Wharf, townmead road, SW6 2QD 7pm - 10pm Fri1pm - 10pm Sat Free, all ages
screen-printing the thames – mobile printing unitSATURDAy 20 SEPTEMBERPrint your own pre-designed
the boy who climbed out of his face by shunt theatreSUnDAy 14 AUGUST – SUnDAy 18 SEPTEMBERA new work commissioned by The Jetty, 30 people will disappear into
shipping containers every 10 minutes and be spat out 45 minutes later.
Where was I? Who was that strange man? What was wrong with his face?
3 east Greenwich Coaling Jetty, Olympian Way, Se10 OFL 4.30pm and 6.30pm £10 from thejettygreenwich.co.uk
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handel’s fireworks music and illuminationsSUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBER A magical evening in a spectacular, historic setting. 30-piece orchestra,
Arcangelo, will perform Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks which
will be followed by a breath-taking Georgian fireworks display.
blackout 2014MonDAy 1 - SUnDAy 28 SEPTEMBERTaking turns to celebrate the history and beauty of the Thames,
Butler’s Wharf D&D restaurants Le Pont de La Tour, Cantina del
Ponte, Blueprint Cafe and Butler’s Wharf Chophouse will each host
a weeklong ‘Blackout’ candlelit-dining experience. Featuring set
price menus with dishes showcasing some of London’s best
seasonal and local produce.
1 butler’s Wharf D&D London restaurants: Le pont de La tour, Cantina del ponte, blueprint Café and butler’s Wharf Chophouse Shad thames, Se1 2Ye prices and menus vary depending on location. For further information on the blackout dinners please visit bwblackout.com
Photo: D&D Restaurants
The Boy Who Climbed Out Of His Face. Image: Shunt
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discover!
safe to cross? testing london’s bridges: kirkaldy testing museum open daySUnDAy 7 SEPTEMBERWhen we cross the Thames on
the crossness pumping station totally thames open daySUnDAy 7 & 14 SEPTEMBERA rare opportunity to marvel at the Station’s wonders of engineering,
its superbly restored Grade I building, and fascinating history –
a veritable hidden gem of the Erith and Thamesmead hinterland,
the ‘Cathedral of the Marshes’
2 the Crossness engines trust, the Old Works, thames Water StW, belvedere road, Abbey Wood, Se2 9AQ 12pm - 3pm £5 Adult, £2 Young person (6-15 years)
walk: Join a free guided walk from Lesnes Abbey ruins to Crossness
Pumping Station. Tour starts at 10.45am at Abbey Wood Rail Station
(outside main entrance).
Crossness Pumping Station. Photo: Peter Scrimshaw
RNLI Lifeboat Hurley Burly
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roman bath house tour with open house weekendSATURDAy 20 & SUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERExplore the remains of a centuries-
old Roman bath house right by the
River Thames. For one weekend
only, the bath house is on full
display with a special guided tour.
5 billingsgate roman bath House, 101 Lower thames Street, eC3r 6DL 10am – 4pm Free, all ages
exclusive behind the scenes tour at tower bridgeFRIDAy 19 & MonDAy 22 SEPTEMBERBe astounded by the impressive hydraulics, engines and boilers of the
world’s most famous bridge on this exclusive tour of the illustrious
structure’s hidden depths and out-of-bounds areas!
4 tower bridge, tower bridge road, Se1 2Up 4pm – 6pm £29 including free tower bridge Guide book. booking essential; 020 7407 9191 or email [email protected] Limited capacity, allocated on a first come, first served basis. Ages 8+
water pumping steam giants at kewSATURDAy 27 & SUnDAy 28 SEPTEMBERDiscover the history of London’s
water like never before! See massive
Victorian water pumping engines in
steam, ride the Waterworks Railway,
and check out the Museum of Water
and Steam’s brand new Waterworks
Gallery and outdoor Splash Zone.
11am – 4pm £11.50 Adult, £10 Student or concession
tALK: the river thames: Would you Drink It? An illustrated talk from London
Museum of Water and Steam
Trustee John Porter, covering the
chequered past of London’s water
supply story. 1.15pm - 1.45pm Sat 27 Sept in the museum’s babcock room Free entry for museum ticket-holders
6 London museum of Water & Steam, Green Dragon Lane, brentford tW8 0eN
Photo: Tower Bridge
Photo: Museum of Water and Steam
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walks
maggie’s culture crawlFRIDAy 19 SEPTEMBERAn overnight fundraiser of many experiences and stories in partnership with
open House. Wind your way around the capital and get exclusive access to
The Foreign office, Fulham Palace and Maggie’s West London Centre. you’ll
also get to experience performances from musicians, dancers and artists
and eat delicious food along the way – all to support the wonderful work of
Maggie’s Centres.
5 6pm Fri – 6am Sat £40 registration plus £250 fundraising commitment. to register, visit totallythames.org.
the majority of London’s lost rivers were culverted (covered over) and turned into sewers in an extraordinary feat of Victorian engineering.
Londoners had been using the city’s waterways for the disposal of human,
household and industrial waste for centuries, but the rapid increase in
population during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries had brought
with it an increase in water-related pollution and disease. The final straw
was the “Great Stink” during the hot summer of 1858, when Parliament had
to relocate due to the overwhelming smell of raw sewage. The rivers were
then incorporated into a system of interconnecting pipes to divert most of
the city’s waste away from the Thames.
Perhaps the most surprising thing about the hidden waterways of London
is not that they have disappeared from the surface, but that there are so
many of them. Writing about lost rivers made me see London from an
entirely new perspective; the city is riddled with watery relics and clues.
Be it the name of an area (Muswell Hill), a tube station (Stamford Brook),
a pub (The Falcon near Clapham Junction), a road (Conduit Street), a dip
in the landscape or just the sight of a mysterious lamppost, the evidence
is abundant if you know what you’re looking for.
paul tallingBooks by Paul Talling out now (Random House): Derelict London
derelictlondon.com and London’s Lost Rivers londonslostrivers.com
lost river walks
river fleetFRIDAy 5 SEPTEMBERWith Paul Talling
1 City 6pm – 9pm £9.50
river peckSATURDAy 6 SEPTEMBERWith Tom Bolton
2 Lewisham 11am – 2pm £10
river westbourneSATURDAy 6 SEPTEMBERWith Paul Talling
3 Westminster 2pm – 5pm £9.50
the river tyburnSUnDAy 7 SEPTEMBERWith Tom Bolton
4 Westminster 11am – 1.30pm £10
the walbrook pilgrimageSUnDAy 7 SEPTEMBERWith Tom Chivers
5 City 5pm – 7pm £10 / £8
counters creek part 1: the industrial riverSATURDAy 13 SEPTEMBERWith John Goodier
6 Hammersmith & Fulham 2.30pm - 5pm £5
counters creek part 2: the borough boundarySUnDAy 14 SEPTEMBERWith John Goodier
7 Hammersmith & Fulham 2.30pm - 5pm £5
totally thames Walks are ticketed events. booking is essential at totallythames.org unless stated otherwise. prices vary, check below for details. booking fees apply. exact meeting points specified at time of booking.
keats fleet walksSUnDAy 14, TUESDAy 16, THURSDAy 18 & FRIDAy 19 SEPTEMBERWith Curiocity and the
City of London Guides
8 City 12.30pm – 4pm £8
river rodingTUESDAy 16 SEPTEMBERWith Mark Watson
9 barking & Dagenham 2pm – 3pm £3
totally thames Walks are ticketed events. booking is essential at totallythames.org unless stated otherwise. prices vary, check each walk for details. booking fees apply. exact meeting points specified at time of booking
Shakespeare’s Globe. Photo: Brian Cookson Richmond Riverside. Photo: Visit Richmond
Hampton Court Palace. Photo: Visit Richmond
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talks
how the thames made the cityMonDAy 8 SEPTEMBERWith the Thames Estuary
Partnership.
Then and now – the influence of the
Thames on the financial institutions
that drive the economy of the City
of London.
1 University College London, Anatomy building, Gower Street, WC1e 6XA 5pm – 6.30pm Free, ages 16+
conserving local riversMonDAy 8 SEPTEMBERThames21’s Michael Heath discusses
the challenges of river management in
Bexley, the devastating winter floods
and a future of improved river health.
2 St John Fisher rC Church (Hall), thanet road, bexley, Kent, DA5 1Ap 7.45pm – 9.30pm £2.50, ages 16+
introduction to wildlife photography courseFRIDAy 12 SEPTEMBERLearn how to capture the magic of
the moment of wildlife photography.
Expert Iain Green shares the ins and
outs of the art in one of London’s
most inspiring urban oases.
4 WWt London Wetland Centre, Queen elizabeth’s Walk, barnes, SW13 9Wt 10am – 4pm £55. to book, call 01453 891 900
totally thames talks are ticketed events. booking is essential at totallythames.org unless stated otherwise. prices vary, check below for details. booking fees apply.
thames natural history, in whose footsteps do you tread and who might tread in yours in years to come?TUESDAy 9 SEPTEMBERWith Tom Chivers, Victoria Herridge
and Daniel Raven-Ellison. Drawing
inspiration from Florentijn Hofman’s
secret pre-historic Thames
commission (see page 4), poet and
arts producer Tom Chivers, natural
History Museum Paleontologist
Victoria Herridge and guerrilla
geographer Daniel Raven-Ellison
explore the geological wilds of
London, past present and future.
3 the Doodle bar, 33 parkgate road, SW11 4Np 7.30pm – 9pm £7.50 / £5 concession, all ages
Photo: London Wetlands Centre
Photo: London Wetlands Centre
Adrift, Tom Chivers
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totally thames Quiz on a boatFRIDAy 12 SEPTEMBER
Tackle 50 fantastic questions about London and its landmarks, buildings
and bridges as you cruise past them on this special floating quiz led by
Londonist’s very own Matt Brown!
Test yourself ahead of time with these sample questions:
Q. The Thames is the second longest river in the UK. What is the longest?
Q. In which year was the Thames Barrier officially opened?
Q. Which species of mammal made nationwide headlines after
swimming up the Thames as far as Chelsea in 2006?
Q. Since 2012, what is the official name of the clock tower housing Big Ben?
5 Westminster pier, Victoria embankment, SW1A 2JH 6.45pm boarding – 10pm return £15, from totallythames.org, ages 18+
terrific tales of the thamesSATURDAy 20 & SUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERA weekend of lively sessions taking an alternative look at the Thames.
Join Team Londonist and friends aboard HMS President for riverine
geekery, facting, folklore, immersion, flotation, history, stories and songs.
6 HmS president, Victoria embankment, eC4Y 0HJ £7.50 per talk/ £5 concession, £15 / £12.50 daily tickets, ages 13+
london’s lost rivers – the geek offSATURDAy 20 SEPTEMBERWith Tom Bolton and Tom Chivers.
Two of London’s foremost lost river
fanatics delve into the hidden histories
of London’s streams.
11am – 12.30pm
swimming the thames: then & nowSATURDAy 20 SEPTEMBERWith Caitlin Davies and Chris Romer Lee.
Find out how the Victorians swam the
Thames and learn about exciting plans
to reintroduce swimming in the tidal
Thames.
1pm – 2.15pm
thames odditiesSATURDAy 20 SEPTEMBERWith Matt Brown and Pete Berthoud.
Two London obsessives go fishing in
the Thames for unusual, evocative and
poignant tales from the river’s past.
2.30pm – 4pm
myths and mysteries of the thamesSUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERWith Robert Stephenson and
Scott Wood.
What’s lurking in the water?
Discover pagan Thames rituals,
sacred rites, magic, myths, urban
legends and monsters.
11am – 12.30pm
stories from the docksSUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERWith Georgina young and
Christopher West.
A lively look at the rise, fall and
rebirth of London’s docks from
ancient history through roaring
trade to modern redevelopment.
1.30pm – 3pm
a trip down the thames in story and songSUnDAy 21 SEPTEMBERWith London Dreamtime.
Sea shanties, comedies, music hall
songs and folklore! An atmospheric
family-friendly voyage.
3.30pm – 5pm
londonist afloatThames Baths Project. Design by Studio Octopi
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ideas flow – talks programme
maritime show and tellSATURDAy 20 SEPTEMBERCurator Leeanne Westwood takes
you through some of the Museum’s
most fascinating objects to tell the
rich and intriguing story of Barking
& Dagenham’s maritime history.
11 Valence House museum, becontree Avenue, Dagenham rm8 3Ht 12pm – 1.30pm Free, all ages, to reserve a place call 020 8227 2034
rosey mercer Finance Manager, Jonathan bartlett Production Manager,
Helen Wilding Production Coordinator
With additional support fromFour Colman Getty, Cause4, Claudia Decarli, Esther Kwan,
Julienne orcullo, Sasha Ward,
Festival branding and programme design from Grade Design.
Poster illustration by Alex Foster.
Website by Thoughtful Web.
And a huge thank you to all our other volunteers and helpers
who make this event possible.
trusteesRobert Gordon Clark (Chair), John Barker, Andrew Cooke,
Henry Fajemirokun, Sue Hughes, Sir Michael Lockett, Phil Morris,
Justine Simons, olga Stanojlovic, Pete Stephens,
Uday Thakkar, Stephen Warrington
Totally Thames is organised by Thames Festival Trust,
registered charity number 1074794.
The Trust reserves the right to cancel or amend the advertised programme.
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
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greenwich peninsula is transforming. At over 300 acres, this former gasworks is one of the largest regeneration schemes in London. The land, owned by the Mayor of
London, is being developed by Knight Dragon to create a new neighbourhood, with over
10,000 homes to meet a variety of housing needs, including plenty of affordable housing,
as well as offices, schools, shops and community facilities.
These homes will be built alongside the Peninsula’s new and historic attractions. The o2
Arena is now the world’s most successful music venue, with plans to add high quality
shops to its rich offer of restaurants, bars and entertainment. To the west of the o2, a
new 400 bedroom hotel is being built which, when finished in late 2015, will house
London’s largest ballroom.
Throughout the peninsula, high quality open and green space is taking shape. The
tree-lined Central Park will be supplemented by smaller gardens, public squares, play
areas, a landscaped river walkway along the Thames and attractions designed to bring
the water’s edge to life.
The peninsula is also the southernmost point of The Line, the exciting new sculpture trail
running from Queen Elizabeth olympic Park through Royal Docks and onto Greenwich.
As the new community grows, so does the need for first class transport with big plans
for north Greenwich Interchange and surrounding area which in turn will lead to further
jobs and growth.
richard blakewayDeputy Mayor for Housing, Land and Property
the future is east!
Photo: Greater London Authority
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 night’s stay for two in edwardian hotels, a d&d restaurants dinner, a place on an ‘introduction to wildlife photography’ with author and photographer iain green at wwt london wetland centre, ribs blast tickets, edf energy london eye tickets and a subscription to amateur photographer magazine.
this year we are asking you to respond to the brief the changing thames!
entries close: wednesday 1 october
for more information, and to enter visit: totallythames.org
thames lens photography competition
Seal Encounter, Nicola White, Thames Lens 2013 winner