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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 1d

Head to the Tower of London's website to find out more: https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/whats-on/tower-remembers-2025/

Images: James Newton / Historic Royal Palaces, Imperial War Museums, Richard Lea-Hair

Tower Remembers 2025

See a new special commemorative display of ceramic poppies installed inside the Tower of London to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

www.hrp.org.uk

Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 1d

The installation is on display within the Tower walls; however, if you walk along the North Bank of the #RiverThames from #LondonBridge, you can also see a number of poppies pouring from the top of the White Tower and along the wharf.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 1d

The display of nearly 30,000 of the original #towerpoppies, created for the 2014 installation ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’, returned to the Tower earlier this year to mark the sacrifices made by many during the Second World War.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 1d

There's always so much to see and do along the River Thames.

Don't miss the Tower of London's 'The Tower Remembers 2025' Poppies commemorative display, available to visit until 11 November.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 3d

Follow the daily reveals and see responses to all the bridges, here: https://bloomsburyfestival.org.uk/26-bridges/

Discover the full Bloomsbury Festival programme via: https://bloomsburyfestival.org.uk

#BloomsburyFestival #art #londonbridges

Image: James Newton

Welcome - Bloomsbury Festival

An annual celebration of Bloomsbury's pioneering creativity, presenting an inspiring programme of arts, science, literature, discussion and reflection.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 3d

The resulting works, diverse and inspiring, will be revealed in an online exhibition, offering daily moments of anticipation and discovery. All nine of Illuminated Rivers' bridges are included in this project, with Lambeth Bridge being the first work to be unveiled starting tomorrow, 7 Oct.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 3d

26 Bridges - a project uniting 26 writers and 26 artists in reimagining London’s bridges. Each creative pair has been randomly allocated one of the #Thames crossings, from Hampton Court to #TowerBridge, and challenged to respond in words and images.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 3d

Shining a Light on: #BloomsburyFestival

Returning from Friday, 17 to Sunday, 19 October, Bloomsbury Festival celebrates the area’s creativity with a packed programme of arts, culture, performance, science, and discussion, with much of it free to experience, including...

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 7d

Available on selected dates between October and November.

Book now: https://illuminatedriver.london/whatson/illuminated-river-photography-courses-4

Image: courtesy of Nigel Wilson

Photography Courses

The Illuminated River will be an art commission on an unprecedented scale: a scheme to light central London’s bridges along the River Thames.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 7d

Join award-winning photographer Nigel Wilson for an evening photography tour along the Thames, exploring the Illuminated River artwork across #Blackfriars, #Millennium, #Southwark, #CannonStreet and #London Bridges; the perfect backdrop for stunning night shots.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 7d

Budding photographer? Want to boost your night-time photography skills? Capture London after dark with our Illuminated River Photography Course.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 9d

Hear from artist Ros Burgin, whose installation Above and Below was recently shown on Thames Clippers boats for Thames Festival Trust's #TotallyThames 2025, as she shares what she loves about Illuminated River and why she sees it as such an important artwork in the heart of #London.

Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 11d

Discover more about Illuminated River: https://illuminatedriver.london/

Image: Jason Hawkes

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Illuminated River: A public art commission

Illuminated River is a long-term art installation transforming the Thames at night with an orchestrated series of light works that span nine bridges in…

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 11d

Here in #London, Illuminated River transforms nine bridges along the #Thames into a glowing celebration of art, heritage, and sustainability. It’s a reminder of the vital role that the river plays, not just as a waterway, but as a source of creativity and connection.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 11d

This #WorldRiversDay, we celebrate the life, history, and beauty of rivers worldwide, including one of the UK’s most iconic waterways, the #RiverThames.

Rivers sustain communities, inspire culture, & connect us with nature, but they face growing challenges that require our care & stewardship.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 13d

Stay close to the river after your visit, and as the sun sets, see the artwork of Illuminated River's bridges take centre stage.

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#London #art

Images: James Newton, Alex Yeung & Jason Hawkes

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 13d

Marking 100 years of 'The Three Dancers', Theatre Picasso presents a new exhibition that reimagines #Picasso’s fascination with performers and transformation, featuring over 45 works from Tate’s collection and beyond, including some never before seen in the UK, in a theatrical setting.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 13d

There's always so much to see and do along the River Thames.

Discover Theatre Picasso, on display at the Tate Modern from now until April 2026.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 15d

Take a breath and watch the changing colours moving across the bridge.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 15d

Leo Villareal's vision for Southwark Bridge draws inspiration from everything around the bridge, from the sunset to sunrise, the colours in the water, as well as the paint colour of the bridge itself and the art of the Impressionist masters - Turner, Whistler, and Monet.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 15d

Take a Mindful Moment at Southwark Bridge.

As the city moves around you, why not take a moment to stop and reflect?

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 16d

Check out the website to see what else you could get involved with: https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-programme/totally-thames/

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Thames Festival Trust - Totally Thames festival - Thames Festival Trust

Celebrating the River Thames with arts events, active adventures, environmental initiatives, heritage and education programmes.

thamesfestivaltrust.org

Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 16d

On display until 30 September on the North Bank Riverside Walkway, near Millennium Bridge.

Totally Thames is also running various events and activities on, beneath, and along the #RiverThames until the end of the month.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 16d

Don't miss: Thames Lens Exhibition 2025, part of @ThamesFestTrust's Totally Thames Festival!

It's your last chance to catch the exhibition of imagery from this year's Thames Lens #Photography Competition, featuring striking photos from winners and runners-up.

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Illuminated River @illuminatedriver.bsky.social · 20d

Did you know?

From 25 Sept, we're running fortnightly #walkingtours to see Illuminated River and explore the #history of #London - more information on our website:

Walking Tours in partnership with the Official Guides to the City of…

The Illuminated River will be an art commission on an unprecedented scale: a scheme to light central London’s bridges along the River Thames.

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