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Thames Head is a group of seasonal springs that arise near the village of Coates in the Cotswolds, about three miles south-west of the town of Cirencester, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. The spring water comes from the limestone aquifers of the Cotswolds.
Dec 27, 2021 · Learn about the source of the Thames, the longest river in England, and its history, attractions and walks. Find out where to visit Thames Head, the official source of the river, and how to access the Thames Path.
Learn about the history and geography of Thames Head, the official source of the River Thames in Gloucestershire. Find out how to get there, what to see, and why there is a debate about the true source of the river.
At 215 miles (346 km), it is the longest river entirely in England and the second-longest in the United Kingdom, after the River Severn . The river rises at Thames Head in Gloucestershire and flows into the North Sea near Tilbury, Essex and Gravesend, Kent, via the Thames Estuary.
Thames Head is a group of seasonal springs that arise near the village of Coates in the Cotswolds, about three miles south-west of the town of Cirencester, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. The spring water comes from the limestone aquifers of the Cotswolds.
Sep 7, 2010 · The Thames springs to low-key life in the Cotswolds. Thames Head is usually dry (though a stone tablet marks the spot), but walk a few kilometres and you might see the first waters rise at Lyd...
Jan 25, 2014 · A visual diary of two visits made to the source of the River Thames by Nick Brazil and Peter Woolhouse in summer and winter. It shows how the area is transformed after heavy winter rain. Whilst...
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