A conference paper about the production of gudgeon and other fish in the River Thames in England is presented. It estimates the growth rates, fecundity and production of gudgeon. In this study, the production between sampling and spawning and the first fingerling stage was estimated by the Ricker method, and maximal and minimal limits were also given.
The article reports on a comparative study of ecological observations made during the years 1921-1924 and 1936 on alluvial meadows, such as grazed and mown meadows. These meadows border the River Thames close to Oxford. Historical evidence shows that these alluvial meadows are unique in England. The article also provides comparisons of floristic lists from the two types of meadows and lists of species common and exclusive to the two. A prominent factor for most of the differences observed is the presence or absence of grazing.
The article offers information related to the last voyage of the English discovery ship called Resolute. It says that the moorings of Resolute being manned by captain Henry Kellett have been left at Thames river in London, England on April 21, 1852 to search for a man named Sir John Franklin. Furthermore, the author expects Resolute to take more adventure and discover Northwest Passage which has provided lands to England.
The article recalls the time when the Thames River in London, England froze solid for about six weeks in 1683-1684. Known as the Freeze-land Fair, numerous tents and booths were set up in the area and stayed open all night by torchlight. The article reveals that it was the first time the Londoners learned how to skate on ice. It also recounts how the fair became so popular that even King Charles II arranged to have a fox hunt on the frozen river.
Published
1968
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