The River Thames may be only 210 miles long but for centuries it has attracted some of the world"s greatest artists: Canaletto, Turner, Monet, Whistler, Stanley Spencer.

The history and development of this most fascinating river will be explored through the eyes of famous and not so famous painters (eg Thomas Girtin, J.Atkinson Grimshaw).

Session 1: Great Beginnings (maps, Hollar, Hogarth)

Session 2: From Canaletto to JMW Turner

Session 3: Victorian and Modern