BRITS may not be realise that are 180 tiny islands dotting the River Thames. Not all of them are open to the public – but ...

It looks at boats ranging from the modest coracle – whose shape was adapted to suit individual rivers across Britain – to the imposing Thames sailing barges – boats that helped build London.

But Maldon District Council said a build up of mud was making it increasingly difficult for boats - including the iconic Thames barges - to pass "safely and effectively". The strategy and ...

A £20,000 grant will help train a new generation of Thames sailing barge crew in Maldon. The Maldon-based Thames Sailing Barge Trust has been awarded the grant by Trinity House, an ancient ...

The two teams' eight-boats row against one another through ... When was the first Boat Race? Origins and history of famous Thames event The Boat Race was an idea between two friends at rival ...

The council and quay provide space for various fully rigged Thames sailing barges. There has been no significant dredging work in the main areas occupied by the barges since around 2000. The council ...

But Maldon District Council said a build up of mud was making it increasingly difficult for boats - including the iconic Thames barges - to pass "safely and effectively". The strategy and resources ...