Source of the Thames or maybe not

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This is Seven Springs, the source of the River Churn. The so called Thames starts at Kemble, as the original source, that starts at Thames Head, is dry most of the time. The Thames runs about 6 miles until they join but the Churn runs for 13. Not only that, the Churn carries more water. Swill Brook also carries more water than the Thames. There are also other rivers and streams that may start even further from the sea than the source at Kemble. The rivers Coh, Eye and Windrush are three that come to mind but many sources do not flow all year round.

 

In any case, there really are seven distinct springs that fill the stream.

 

You can see the full set of shots here:

 

http://sungazer127mak.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/non-astronomy-photos-2018.html

 

If you page down to January 19th, you can see the Thames at Kemble. The original source was dry but I have seen it flowing a handful of times.

[Tweedledee]

Interesting stuff Phil and nice pictures. 

 

Kembles cascade was conspicuous by its absence, or doesn't that have anything to do with these rivers? 

 

Liked all the different church pics as well. 

[Smithysteve]

Very interesting Phil, lovely pictures!

Also liked the cat NOT on a hot tin roof comment!?

 

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3 hours ago, Tweedledee said:

Interesting stuff Phil and nice pictures. 

 

Kembles cascade was conspicuous by its absence, or doesn't that have anything to do with these rivers? 

 

Liked all the different church pics as well. 

Yes, I must photograph Kemble's Cascade some time.