Father Thames
Today we set off down the Thames. There is no river that has done more for British culture, from the Magna Carta to Pink Floyd. It’s quite a change from the canal system. First of all we have to pay a separate license fee – fifty quid for a week for a boat of Pegotty’s size. The river itself is much wider and deeper than the canals, which means we can go faster. The speed limit is a breathtaking five…