Which human bone was found in Thames?

Dating back to between 3516 and 3365 B.C.E., the femur is one of the oldest objects ever found in the Thames, wrote Time Out's Alice Saville. Graphic designer Simon Hunt came across the upper leg bone during a morning row.



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The oldest skull ever found on the banks of the River Thames – dating from about 5,600 years ago – will go on display at the Museum of London.

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Along the River Thames, mudlarks have also found traces of these ancient beasts. Several years ago, Stefano Ambrogi discovered part of a skull from a woolly rhinoceros in the river. Bones from woolly rhinos have also been found in the Thames Estuary and along the river under Battersea Power Station.

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Over the years, reports of body parts showing up in the waters of London have included chins, pelvises, arms, and even the dead body of a sheep wrapped in a duvet. Worryingly, this is not as uncommon as you might think. It is reported that, on average, a dead human body is found once a week1 in the River Thames.

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In 980 the Vikings were back, occupying London until 1014 when Ethelred accompanied by the Norseman, Olaf, recaptured the City. He had sailed up the Thames and attached ropes to the supports of a heavily defended London Bridge, then headed downstream tearing part of the bridge down.

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The River Thames, known alternatively in parts as the River Isis, is a river that flows through southern England including London. At 215 miles, it is the longest river entirely in England and the second-longest in the United Kingdom, after the River Severn.



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The Tidal Thames is home to a number of recognisable and charismatic marine mammals, including harbour seals, grey seals, harbour porpoises and the occasional bottlenose dolphins.

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