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2006-09-15 04:45:28 · 20 answers · asked by y_answrs_brainbus 3 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
I didn't realise the Thames is a building.
If what you meant was "...building beside the Thames", then I'm going to have to go for the Tate Modern - a clever use of space, effective and iconic building.
2006-09-15 04:47:58 · answer #1 · answered by k² 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say the Thames Flood Barrier (even if it's not technically "beside" the river - part of it is, any way).
The barrier was originally conceived in the 1960s to defend the tidal reaches of the Thames through the city of London from the combined risks of high spring tides and storm surges.
Construction began in 1974 and it was ready for use in 1982. It was first actually used as soon as 1983.
The barrier is a beautiful structure, as well as being a functional one, with ten closable gates strung across the river between shiny piers, each of which bears a passing resemblance to Sydney Opera House.
With potential rises in sea-levels being predicted if global warming forecasts turn out to be true, the barrier may become even more crucial to the survival of low-lying areas of London in future.
2006-09-15 12:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by Jobbo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Battersea Power Station has an industrial majesty that delights me every time I see it, it is so much more attractive than Bankside Power Station. I'm sure I read once that it is the largest brick-built structure in Europe. It should be restored, as a national treasure, and put to some sort of public use, perhaps an extension of the Science Museum specialising in industrial and engineering exhibits.
2006-09-17 04:52:11 · answer #3 · answered by Sangmo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tower Bridge and Big Ben make the best postcard piccies.
But the Thames is not just London.
2006-09-16 19:41:38 · answer #4 · answered by Perseus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Houses of Parliament always impress me in terms of architecture and design. I think you can feel the sense of history at The Tower of London . St Paul's Cathedral (although not strictly on the river) is an impressive sight from the South Bank.
2006-09-15 14:34:58 · answer #5 · answered by Penfold 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most picturesque are, in my opinion: Houses of Parliament (so many postcards!), Greenwich Heritage Site when seen from the Island Gardens (favourite of the painter Turner), Canary Wharf (esp. when seen from Limehouse or Rotherhithe - you can see it sometimes in-between movies on Channel Five). But the most amazing must be the Hampton Court Palace - I am surprised that nobody mentioned it here so far. Amazing interiors, beautiful from outside, but also with beautiful park for picnics.
2006-09-17 09:49:53 · answer #6 · answered by Abelard 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Tower of London without a shadow of doubt.
A 1000 years of history right beside the water. Tower Bridge right outside the door.
A 1000 years of double dealing, executions and pomp and ceremony right in the heart of London.
2006-09-15 11:58:44 · answer #7 · answered by Moorglademover 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Gherkin is nowhere near Canary Wharf! Off with your head!!
The Tower is probably the best ancient building - archetypal castle shape with turrets, Yeoman warders, and the resident ravens - and all that history!!!
The London Assembly the most interesting modern one. (I would have picked the Gherkin but it isn't on the riverbank...)
2006-09-15 18:49:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buckingham Palace.
2006-09-16 03:10:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its got to be the pub, people go into these places normal and after a few hours they come out all weird and some cant even walk the same way as they went in and there speech and vision are not the same too, intresting things happen in there
2006-09-17 15:51:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋