A number of runaway army horses galloped through London on Wednesday morning, causing alarm and injuring pedestrians. All of the animals were eventually recovered.
Tag: River Thames (England)
Blocked Toilets Close Eton, Boarding School for Britain’s Elite Sons
Flooding and a sewer backup have delayed the start of the new term. Classes at the school, which has educated princes and prime ministers, will move online.
U.K. Rain Causes Hundreds of Flood Warnings and Travel Disruptions
In London, around 50 people were evacuated from rising waters. Heavy rain brought similar scenes to parts of France and Germany.
King Charles Doesn’t Have as Many Swans as He Used to
For hundreds of years, the royal family has laid claim to many of England’s swans. An annual count found a worrisome drop in cygnets along a stretch of the River Thames this year.
Teen May Have Drowned in Thames River Amid London’s Heat Wave, Police Say
A search for the 14-year-old boy was called off after emergency crews failed to find him, as Londoners flocked to stretches of water to escape the heat.
Cities Are Not Only Tackling Covid, But Its Pollution, Too
All around the world the remnants of a global pandemic are testing the resolve of governments and private firms to rid the planet of its waste.
Flash Flooding Hits London After Fierce Storm
The downpour, which dumped a month’s worth of rain in some parts of the capital, disrupted transportation and forced some residents to evacuate.
150,000 Painted Hearts, Each for a Life Lost to Covid-19 in Britain
The National Covid Memorial Wall in London aims to remember those who die during the pandemic. “It’s therapeutic,” said a volunteering painter who lost her grandmother to the disease.
Mudlarks Scour the Thames to Uncover 2,000 Years of Secrets
From ribald tokens from London’s Roman past to hints of the Mayflower’s fate, mudlarks discover the story of a constantly changing London — but only at low tide.
500-Year-Old Skeleton Found in London (Thigh-High Boots and All)
The discovery of the remains by the River Thames provided a glimpse into the life of a man in medieval times.