People of the Thames: Songs, Treasures & Time

This episode is the second in our new panel discussion series People of the Thames on Talk of the Thames, where we explore how different communities work, create, and engage with the river. Hosted by Chloe Russell, this series brings together experts, storytellers, and practitioners whose lives and work are directly tied to the Thames.

In this panel, recorded aboard the working Theatreship in Canary Wharf, we explore the rich cultural and emotional connections people form with the Thames through art, music, history, and heritage. This is a conversation about creativity, community, and the personal stories that flow through the river’s current.

💡 What’s in this episode?

• The healing power of mudlarking and the emotional stories found in Thames treasures
• How folk songs connect us to a shared river culture
• The importance of storytelling and film in preserving community identity
• The role of art and cultural projects in deepening our relationship with the Thames

🎙️ Featuring:

🔹 Nicola White – Mudlark artist uncovering personal and historical narratives from Thames artefacts
🔹 Izzy Walter – Musician reviving folk songs and championing river heritage
🔹 Natalie Hill – Multi-BAFTA-winning filmmaker and film programmer at Theatreship
🔹 Adrian Evans – Cultural producer creating projects that connect communities through river-inspired storytelling

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