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The artery through which the world's trade passed at the
height of the British Empire, its banks were lined with
factories that drove the industrial revolution but left its
waters biologically dead.
Now, with power stations transformed into galleries, the river
is home to seals, the occasional porpoise and has become a
much-loved open space.
For Reuters photographer Stefan Wermuth most work days are spent
a short stroll away from the Thames, covering the political
machinations of parliament, the Bank of England or previewing a
new exhibition at the Tate Modern gallery.
A ramble along the river is a chance to take a breather from the
frenetic pace of news to shoot in a slower and more creative
way.
Over three months, Wermuth walked along the banks of the Thames,
photographing the river and the abandoned objects exposed by the
receding tide.
They range from the mundane to the enigmatic: mud-encrusted
traffic cones and swirling seaweed to the carcass of a pigeon
lying next to a rose on the sand.
For a photo essay, click here: http://reut.rs/2nrA4k7
(Writing by Gabrielle Fonseca Johnson; Editing by Alison
Williams)
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