The River Thames was England’s original trading centre leading the growth of the British Empire. The river provided safe harbour for ships and the fortified london.gov.uk” target=”_blank”>City of London housed some of the Worlds most famous and powerful.

Today London retains its economic importance in the World and it still revolves around money and trade! The main difference now is the importance of the River Thames in London’s continued global status. Although London was once the centre of trade and commerce due to it’s links to the rest of the World through the River Thames it is now linked by satellite and cables. Trade now happens on the floors of the stock exchange not the waters of the River Thames. Continue reading →