Subterranean rivers of London

The subterranean rivers of London are the tributaries of the River Thames that were built over in the growth of the metropolis of London, England. Since it is difficult to stop water from flowing downhill, they still flow underground through culverts. Many have been converted into sewers.

Many London localities started their existence as small villages along these rivers, and their place names still reflect their origin.

In recent years, with the restoration of Britain's waterways network gathering pace, parts of some rivers in London have been restored to their previous above-ground state, and fish reintroduced.

Subterranean river in London

Incomplete List

• The Walbrook
• The Langbourne
• The River Fleet
• The Holbourne
• The River Westbourne
• The River Effra
• The River Ken
• The River Tyburn
• The Tyburn Brook
• The Wandle
• Stamford Brook
• Counter's Creek

See also

• Underground London
• Rivers of the United Kingdom

References:

• Nicholas Barton, The Lost Rivers of London. Historical Publications; ISBN 094866715X