What are Chalk Streams?
Chalk streams are rivers that emerge from chalk bedrock. They have very clear water that’s rich in minerals, and attracts a wide variety of aquatic plants and fish. This post …
River Wandle Facts
10 Interesting Facts About the River Wandle
The River Wandle is a unique and fascinating river. There were once over fifty watermills on its banks, as well as grand houses and palaces owned by rich merchants and …
River Graveney – A Tributary of the River Wandle
The River Graveney is a tributary of the River Wandle. It starts as Norbury Brook but turns into the River Graveney as it runs through Streatham and Tooting. In total, …
Is the River Wandle Clean?
Is the River Wandle clean? The River Wandle is much cleaner today compared to how it was fifty years ago. Today the quality of the water is good enough to …
How Many Rivers Are in London? (with map)
London has over twenty different rivers which have been forced underground over the centuries. Today, apart from the River Thames, there are only two London rivers that remain almost entirely …