Thames Festival Trust - Explore mudlarking artefacts, classic boats, and more; this week at Totally Thames 2022!

 

Hands on History at the National Maritime Museum Sat 10 - Sun 11th Sep | Greenwich This weekend, experience Tudor London by seeing and handling the 16th century artefacts recovered by mudlarks from the River Thames in front of the former Palace of Placentia in Greenwich. Within the beautiful surroundings of the National Maritime Museum, mudlarks will display their private collections of artefacts which reveal everyday life in the palace – from the jewellery worn by the royal family to the food and drinks they consumed. Find out more Tribe and Tribulation on the Line | 1st - 30th Sep | Greenwich Explore "The Line", a public art walk that follows the waterways, and discover its most recent addition – Tribe and Tribulation, a totemic sculpture made of reclaimed wood from fishing boats by Ghanaian artist Serge Attukwei Clottey. It joins other amazing artworks on The Line at Greenwich Peninsula, including Antony Gormley’s Quantum Cloud. Find out more Stream of Consciousness | 1st - 30th Sep | Hammersmith & Fulham Close your eyes and daydream to a triptych of soundscapes by Sound Artist & Experimental Filmmaker, Catherine Phillips. Each soundscape evolved from field recordings made alongside the river, in different places, times, and conditions. Find out more Ebb and Flow | 1st - 30th Sep | Online A music project from the World Heart Beat Academy that enabled young musicians to engage with communities in Nine Elms to celebrate the local area, the Thames and people's relationships with it through music. Recording river soundscapes, interviews, songwriting, and more...   Find out more Thames Run: Source to Sea | Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th Sep | Lambeth A multi-media exhibition of a live art-work; artist Veronique Chance followed the path of river Thames for 14 days, from its source to sea, while audiences tracked her movements online through GPS, livestreaming and social media. This exhibition encompasses drawing, and the reproductive media that that was originally live-streamed. Find out more Reimagining Joya | 3rd - 11th Sep | Thameside Studios Gallery This body of work selected explores the way we inhabit, survey, feel, and relate to the natural landscape and its living creatures. "Reimagining Joya" is a fascinating selection of artworks and workshops from CSM alumni.   Find out more The Great River Race | Sat 10th Sep | Tower Hamlets to Richmond Come and watch 330 boats filled with a range of fancy dress and serious crews row 21.6 miles! From dedicated athletes who like winning, to those who enjoy laughter, fancy dress and charity stunts, it's sure to be a great fun day out.   Find out more Erith Made | Sat 10th - Sun 11th Sep | Erith This weekend, head to Erith for a celebration of the town! Including live music in their best venues, a riverside Fun Day, family craft workshops, a town market, and heritage walks and tours of this incredible riverside town. Find out more Classic Boat Festival | Sat 10th - Sun 11th Sept | Tower Hamlets St. Katharine Docks will host the 13th annual Classic Boat Festival. With around 40 beautiful vintage boats on display, and an array of activities including workshops, live music, and free kids activities; it’s the perfect day for all the family!  You will also be able to attend a discussion and presentation on the Thames Islands with Jonathan Goldberg and Sasha Arms - hear anecdotes and stories, and why they both became so intrigued by the islands. Set to a backdrop of photos featuring some of the key characters and intriguing landscapes! Find out more Greenwich Yacht Club Art Exhibition | Sat 10th - Sun 11th Sep | Greenwich An exhibition created by Greenwich Yacht Club members including painting, crafts, sculpture and more based around the river Thames. There will also be a licensed mudlark who will display objects found on the foreshore, as well as workshops and talks. Find out more Turning Tides Festival | Sat 10th - Sun 11th Sep | Greenwich Join us for a weekend of free eclectic live performances! Celebrate with soulful summer sounds and good times, all hosted against an iconic river backdrop. Musicians, street food, a pop-up bar, and loads of spaces to explore. Find out more River Walk • River Talk • River Listen | Sun 11th Sep | Newham Join us for a walk, talk and deep listening session across the Channelsea river. Discuss hidden rivers and buried eco systems along the way, before a Deep Listening session at the Long Wall Path. Find out more Sign up to be part of Team Thames! Join our crew for free to get all the news direct to your inbox and to gain access to exclusive content. Find out more