Thames: Dark River, Still Shining

Thames: Dark River, Still Shining’ is a photography project documenting people and communities living along the course of the River Thames from the source to the sea, examining their connections to the river and surrounding landscape. The resulting photographs will will be exhibited at Embassy Tea Gallery in conjunction with 'Totally Thames' – The Thames Festival.

These images, taken along the course of the River Thames, offer a small glimpse of how the river is inextricably linked to the communities who inhabit the surrounding area. Physically, emotionally and spiritually the river weaves its way through the southern heart of England carrying with it the collective history of a nation. Rich in culture and heritage the river has been the scene of many a spectacle from Royal traditions to industrial innovations. Yet it remains a wholly communal river, an inspiration to artists and musicians, a river of leisure, of sport and a place people call home. These images are a meditation on a collective connection to the Thames and they reflect the diversity of community and tradition found along the route of the river.