The Thames Discovery Programme (TDP) has two intertwined strands: the TDP staff team are undertaking an archaeological survey of the exposed and threatened sites on the foreshore. This new survey updates and extends the original Thames Archaeological Survey recorded some ten years ago.

Our archaeologists are actively encouraging public participation in the subsequent monitoring of these threatened sites. Over 200 volunteers have been trained by the TDP to be members of the Foreshore Recording & Observation Group or FROG, which systematically monitors the 20 key sites on a regular basis, providing a long-term sustainable future for the monitoring and enjoyment of the river’s historic maritime heritage.

The outreach project works with the wider community through a programme of special events, training, information days, exhibitions and through the development of material for schools. The website is the hub of the programme. For those of you that use Facebook, Twitter or Flickr, we have our own Thames Discovery Programme group – please join us!

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If you have any questions that are not answered here, please contact the team