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N E W S , V I E W S , E V E N T S A N D M O R E A R O U N D
T H E F L Y B E N E T W O R K
SEPTEMBER 2018 / Flight Time / 11
Throughout September, events
celebrating the River Thames
will be held as part of the
Totally Thames festival, giving
Londoners and visitors the
opportunity to take part in a
programme of arts, culture,
heritage and activities.
Walk along the Thames
to see large-scale art
installations, free exhibitions
and live performances. Enjoy
a concert below river level or
join an archaeological tour of
the river’s surroundings. See
boats of all sizes cruise down
the river, or get on the water
yourself with water sports and
boat parties.
Highlights include the
magical spectacle of more
than 300 crews rowing the
Thames at the annual Great
River Race on 8th September;
the chance to learn more
about the historic Race for
Doggett’s Coat and Badge
at The World’s Oldest Boat
Race outdoor exhibition,
in Guildhall Yard from 8th-
24th September; poetry and
hip-hop at the The R.A.P
Party aboard the elegant Dixie
Queen on 12th September ;
and classical, vocal and
spoken-word performances as
part of the Bascule Chamber
Concerts, held in Tower
Bridge’s Victorian interior
from 20th 23rd September.
L O N D O N
Thames treat