The River Thames
From Source to Sea

Reading

Height above sea level: 36.59 metres
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Reading is a town in Berkshire and is the largest town on the river between Oxford and London. It grew near where the River Kennet joins the Thames. Both rivers were the main transport routes through the ancient woodland which covered most of Southern England.

Reading Bridge links the centre of Reading on the south bank with Caversham on the north bank.


Caversham Lock

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