Running through the heart of London is a mighty river: the Thames. It has played a central role in the history of the city, and when the tide is low, the capital’s longest archaeological site is revealed. Join us to explore 10,000 years of London’s dynamic history...

Use the TDP website to explore the archaeology and history of London’s river, and find out how you can get down onto the foreshore and make your own discoveries.

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City Foreshore Walk

20 June 2019: City Foreshore walk Discover the foreshore at the heart of the City and the Thames waterfront from its Roman origins to the Victorian period.

Tideway Community Lecture: "One Thames or Two?" - Prehistory along the River Thames

27 June 2019: Tideway Community Lecture Jon Cotton will explore the ways in which the Thames affected the lives of the people who lived along its banks in later prehistory.

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Causeways, Riverstairs & Ferry Terminals

Information about an exciting project with the City of London Archaeological Society exploring the context and condition of river access points across London

Chelsea Antler Mattock

We made a fascinating discovery during our latest monitoring visit to Chelsea, a prehistoric antler mattock.

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