1. Liquid History. The Thames
Culture Corner
Liquid History. The Thames
Sovetsk, school 8
English teacher
Natalia Oleynik

2. What is the name of the river?

3. About the River
It’s part of the longest river in England, it has 45 locks, is home to over 25 species of fish, boasts three areas of outstanding natural beauty and it’s the only river in Europe to have a national trail follow its entire length.

4. About the River. Why is it “Liquid History”?
The Historic River Thames
In 1929, John Burns, the London born radical politician and keen historian, brilliantly described the Thames as "liquid history" Julius Caesar was held up by the river in 54BC, the Magna Carta was signed on its banks and Vikings, pirates, the Dutch navy and the Luftwaffe have all used the Thames to navigate their way into London and threaten the country.

5. About the River. Why is it “Liquid History”?
River Thames vs. Mississippi River
John Burns made his "liquid history" remark when he defended the river after an American belittled it, finding it far inferior to the Mississippi. Burns replied that "The St Lawrence is water, the Mississippi is muddy water, but the Thames is liquid history".

6. Interesting facts about the Thames

7. Interesting facts about the Thames

8. Interesting facts about the Thames

9. Interesting facts about the Thames

10. The Thames (p.101)
a bank
берег реки
to reach
достигать
to provide
обеспечивать, снабжать
a mouth
устье реки
to supply
восполнять, доставлять
fame
слава
a symbol
символ
to admire
восхищаться
enough
достаточно
rowing
гребля
thirst
жажда

11. Check yourself
Paragraph 1 Main idea: London would not be London without the river Thames. Heading – The rivers which makes England Paragraph 2 Main idea: England had few roads in the past, so the Thames provided a major highway between London and many parts of the country. Heading – The major highway Paragraph 3 – Main idea: With the industrial revolution the Thames, became one of the busiest waterways in the world. Heading – The importance of the river in many areas Paragraph 4 Main Idea: Today the Thames became the symbol of London, just as much as Big ben or Buckingham Palace. Heading – River for all times.

12. Home task
Find information about the famous rivers of your region or town and present it to the class.