Liquid History. The Thames Culture Corner Liquid History. The Thames Sovetsk, school 8 English teacher Natalia Oleynik

What is the name of the river?

About the River It’s part of the longest river in England, it has 45 locks, is home to over 25 species of fish, boasts three areas of outstanding natural beauty and it’s the only river in Europe to have a national trail follow its entire length.

About the River. Why is it “Liquid History”? The Historic River Thames In 1929, John Burns, the London born radical politician and keen historian, brilliantly described the Thames as "liquid history" Julius Caesar was held up by the river in 54BC, the Magna Carta was signed on its banks and Vikings, pirates, the Dutch navy and the Luftwaffe have all used the Thames to navigate their way into London and threaten the country.

About the River. Why is it “Liquid History”? River Thames vs. Mississippi River John Burns made his "liquid history" remark when he defended the river after an American belittled it, finding it far inferior to the Mississippi. Burns replied that "The St Lawrence is water, the Mississippi is muddy water, but the Thames is liquid history".

Interesting facts about the Thames

Interesting facts about the Thames

Interesting facts about the Thames

Interesting facts about the Thames

The Thames (p.101) a bank берег реки to reach достигать to provide обеспечивать, снабжать a mouth устье реки to supply восполнять, доставлять fame слава a symbol символ to admire восхищаться enough достаточно rowing гребля thirst жажда

Check yourself Paragraph 1 Main idea: London would not be London without the river Thames. Heading – The rivers which makes England Paragraph 2 Main idea: England had few roads in the past, so the Thames provided a major highway between London and many parts of the country. Heading – The major highway Paragraph 3 – Main idea: With the industrial revolution the Thames, became one of the busiest waterways in the world. Heading – The importance of the river in many areas Paragraph 4 Main Idea: Today the Thames became the symbol of London, just as much as Big ben or Buckingham Palace. Heading – River for all times.

Home task Find information about the famous rivers of your region or town and present it to the class.