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Local authorities adjoining the River Thames

  • City of LondonThe Roman legions established a settlement known as Londinium on the current site of the City of London around AD 43. Its bridge over the River Thames turned…
  • OxfordThe name Oxford comes from the Old English word Oxenaforda, meaning ford of the oxen. This shallow crossing in the river allowed cattle to pass safely during…