Thames Source

The Conservators of the River Thames 1857 – 1974 This stone was placed here to mark the source of the River Thames

The stone marking the source of the River Thames was placed in the 19th century by the Conservators of the River Thames, a body responsible for managing the river from 1857 to 1974. It is important as a symbolic and historical landmark for the Thames, which has played a central role in the development of London and the surrounding region.