Pubs on the Thames

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The Thames riverside pub The Anglers of Walton - Shutterstock

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In today’s email: 

• Pubs on the Thames

• Bridge of Steel

• Around The Web: A Visit to Buckingham Palace ; A Glimpse into the Thames; Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK and more.

• From Social Media - Millennium Bridge and St Paul’s Cathedral

• Yum Recipes - Afternoon Tea At Home

• Extra -10 HISTORIC London Pubs You Need to Visit

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Pubs on the Thames

There’s nothing quite like exploring London on foot and discovering its riverside charm. Walking along the Thames Path offers stunning views of the capital’s skyline and easy access to some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Along the way, stop in at one of the many historic pubs dotted along the river. Whether you fancy a pint in a centuries-old tavern or a hearty meal with a view, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy fish and chips at Ye Olde Cock Tavern, or soak up the artistic buzz at The Anchor near Shakespeare’s Globe. For unbeatable views and a brush with maritime history, The Monument near Tower Bridge is a top pick. These pubs serve up classic British fare and local ales, perfect for a rest between sightseeing stops. Many are family- and dog-friendly, making them ideal for all kinds of travellers. A riverside pub crawl is a quintessentially British way to see London - so raise a glass and take it all in

Tattershall Castle Pub is a floating pub located on the River Thames in central London - Shutterstock

Bridge of Steel

You’ve seen the photos - those soaring towers over the Thames, lifting for passing ships. But Tower Bridge isn’t just a landmark; it’s a symbol of Victorian innovation, social ambition, and London’s belief in building towards something greater. Steel-framed and stone-clad, this bridge is both engineering feat and architectural fantasy.

Walk across its glass walkways, explore its old engine rooms, and you’ll touch a time when London was reshaping the world. Below your feet, the river flows. Above, the city skyline stretches toward a future the Victorians only dreamed of.

Have you crossed Tower Bridge - or stood beneath it and stared in wonder?

Tower of London, seen from the south bank of the River Thames - Shutterstock

Around The Web

A Visit to Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as the home of the monarch, the focus of national and royal celebrations, as well as the backdrop to the regular Changing the Guard ceremony. Buckingham Palace's magnificent State Rooms open to visitors each summer. This year the dates are 10 July - 28 September 2025

A Glimpse into the Thames

The York Watergate marks the original banks of the Thames before the 19th-century Embankment reshaped the river. Once part of grand York House on the Strand, it gave direct access to the river from the mansion’s garden - a privilege of London’s most elite

Echoes of London’s Past

Dating back to at least the 1200s, the Aldgate Pump once drew water for locals -possibly even Chaucer himself. A historic East End landmark, it later gained notoriety during the 1860s when its contaminated water caused a deadly outbreak

A Home Hand-Carved with Heart

The former home of poet and artist Khadambi Asalache, this modest London terrace house is now a National Trust gem, filled with intricate fretwork and global influences. It continues to inspire creatives and communities alike with its beauty, legacy and spirit of resourceful craftsmanship

The First Zoo in London

From the 1200s to 1835, the Tower of London housed a collection of exotic wild animals, never before seen in London, including lions and a polar bear given as gifts to kings and queens. This collection is known as a menagerie. The Royal Menagerie at the Tower of London is known as the ‘first zoo in London’

Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic royal palaces, castles and residences in the world. From the towering turrets of Windsor Castle to the elegant interiors of Buckingham Palace, these historic buildings offer a glimpse into the lives of Britain’s royal family.

Buckingham Palace - Love to Visit London

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From Social Media

Millennium Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral at night in London

Yum

Afternoon Tea At Home

Extra 

10 HISTORIC London Pubs You Need to Visit

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