Walter Higgins

Father Thames

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Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celtic word for river. Beginning at the Thames Head in Gloucestershire, it stretches an impressive 236 miles to the North Sea, flowing through the heart of London. Its navigable waters have enabled the ci...

Author

Walter Higgins

Category

History

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Mar 6, 2026

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Episodes

032 - Richmond To Westminster 06.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

031 - Richmond 05.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

030 - Kingston 04.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

029 - Hampton Court 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

028 - Eton College 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

027 - Windsor 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

026 - Holiday ThamesHenley To Maidenhead 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

025 - Reading 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

024 - Abingdon Wallingford And The Goring Gap 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

023 - Oxford 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

022 - Stripling Thames 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

021 - The Riverside Of To-Day 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

020 - Royal WestminsterThe Houses Of Parliament 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

019 - Royal WestminsterThe Abbey 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

018 - The Riverside And Its Palaces 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

017 - How Fire Destroyed What The River Had Made 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

016 - The Tower Of London 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

015 - How The City Grew In The Middle Ages 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

014 - The Rivers First Bridge 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

013 - How The City Grew Norman Days 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

012 - How The City Grew Saxon Days 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

011 - How The City Grew Roman Days 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

010 - How The River Founded The City 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

009 - The Port And The Docks 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

008 - Greenwich 03.03.2026

Originally published in 1922, Father Thames delves into the rich history and significance of one of Great Britains most iconic rivers, the River Thames. This captivating work explores the rivers geography and its pivotal role in the founding and development of London. A must-read for history enthusiasts, the book reveals that the name Thames comes from the Middle English Temese, rooted in the Celt...

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