Meet the River

Discover the Thames’ past, present and future in our kick‑off event for a new project exploring Sir Joseph Bazalgette’s legacy.

🌊 Join Us for: Meet the River 🌊

What to Expect

📖 Talk & Presentation (1:00 - 2:00)

• Discover The Great Stink
• Learn who Sir Joseph Bazalgette was and how his engineering transformed London
• Immerse yourself in history as you explore a mini-exhibition of key illustrations from 19th-century London

🌍 The State of Our Rivers Today

• Explore the Thames as a living landscape
• Find out how river quality impacts nature and our lives

🚶‍♀️ Guided Walk (2:00 - 3:30)
An informative walk along Richmond riverside, with Q&A and a chance to explore the river through our bespoke activity book.

Habitats & Heritage is undertaking a project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore the mausoleum of the mastermind behind the London sewer system, Sir Joseph Bazalgette. This event is part of the science outreach and education aspect of the wider project.