Excursion along the river Thames. Interesting facts

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1. As you know, the Thames is one of the main

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As you know, the Thames is one of the main British

rivers, you can hear about it from tourists and locals, as well as find various references in the literature.
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2. The Thames is 334 km long. It almost never freezes,

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The Thames is 334 km long. It almost never freezes, only

if the London winter is really harsh.
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3. If for us the name of the Thames sounds in

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If for us the name of the Thames sounds in the

feminine gender, then for the English the Thames is a masculine word, therefore, they call the river "Father Thames."
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4. Interestingly, the Thames is a tidal river. Its peculiarity is

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Interestingly, the Thames is a tidal river. Its peculiarity is that

the direction and level of the water can change twice a day, for this reason, some embankments are sometimes completely submerged.