Illuminated River
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World’s longest public art commission, illuminating nine central London bridges along the River Thames.
www.illuminatedriver.london
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Have you ever wondered about the decorative tiles below Blackfriars Bridge?
They tell the story of the bridge, which dates from 1769.
The original Blackfriars Bridge was designed by Robert Mylne, a Scottish architect who was aged just 26 at the
time.
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They tell the story of the bridge, which dates from 1769.
The original Blackfriars Bridge was designed by Robert Mylne, a Scottish architect who was aged just 26 at the
time.
@citybridgefndn.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Have you ever wondered about the decorative tiles below Blackfriars Bridge?
They tell the story of the bridge, which dates from 1769.
The original Blackfriars Bridge was designed by Robert Mylne, a Scottish architect who was aged just 26 at the
time.
@citybridgefndn.bsky.social
They tell the story of the bridge, which dates from 1769.
The original Blackfriars Bridge was designed by Robert Mylne, a Scottish architect who was aged just 26 at the
time.
@citybridgefndn.bsky.social
Nine bridges, endless ways to enjoy them. Illuminated River is the world’s longest public art installation, right here on the Thames.
November 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Nine bridges, endless ways to enjoy them. Illuminated River is the world’s longest public art installation, right here on the Thames.
The River Thames has sparked creativity for centuries - from the artists and poets of the past, to today’s filmmakers and content creators.
If the Thames inspires you, we’d love to see your response on film in the new Video category of the Thames Lens competition, sponsored by Illuminated River.
If the Thames inspires you, we’d love to see your response on film in the new Video category of the Thames Lens competition, sponsored by Illuminated River.
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The River Thames has sparked creativity for centuries - from the artists and poets of the past, to today’s filmmakers and content creators.
If the Thames inspires you, we’d love to see your response on film in the new Video category of the Thames Lens competition, sponsored by Illuminated River.
If the Thames inspires you, we’d love to see your response on film in the new Video category of the Thames Lens competition, sponsored by Illuminated River.
As #MensMentalHealthAwarenessMonth draws to a close, take a Mindful Moment at Cannon Street Railway Bridge - one of the oldest bridges on the Thames.
Take a breath and watch how the subtle kinetic colours mirror the motion of the trains passing above.
Take a breath and watch how the subtle kinetic colours mirror the motion of the trains passing above.
November 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
As #MensMentalHealthAwarenessMonth draws to a close, take a Mindful Moment at Cannon Street Railway Bridge - one of the oldest bridges on the Thames.
Take a breath and watch how the subtle kinetic colours mirror the motion of the trains passing above.
Take a breath and watch how the subtle kinetic colours mirror the motion of the trains passing above.
Thirty years after the Festival, the site was developed into the Southbank Centre, the UK’s largest arts centre.
Look out for the statue next time you're walking along the Southbank, and when the sun sets, see the artwork of Illuminated River's bridges take centre stage.
Look out for the statue next time you're walking along the Southbank, and when the sun sets, see the artwork of Illuminated River's bridges take centre stage.
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Thirty years after the Festival, the site was developed into the Southbank Centre, the UK’s largest arts centre.
Look out for the statue next time you're walking along the Southbank, and when the sun sets, see the artwork of Illuminated River's bridges take centre stage.
Look out for the statue next time you're walking along the Southbank, and when the sun sets, see the artwork of Illuminated River's bridges take centre stage.
There are just three opportunities left in 2025, to join Official @colguides for an Illuminated River Walking Tour - giving you a unique insight into the world's longest public art installation.
November 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
There are just three opportunities left in 2025, to join Official @colguides for an Illuminated River Walking Tour - giving you a unique insight into the world's longest public art installation.
Have you ever noticed the Dolphin lamps along the Thames Embankment?
The first such lamps were used to light the embankments from the early 1870s, and were based on statues at the Fontana del Nettuno in Rome. Further lamp posts were added in 1977 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.
The first such lamps were used to light the embankments from the early 1870s, and were based on statues at the Fontana del Nettuno in Rome. Further lamp posts were added in 1977 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.
November 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Have you ever noticed the Dolphin lamps along the Thames Embankment?
The first such lamps were used to light the embankments from the early 1870s, and were based on statues at the Fontana del Nettuno in Rome. Further lamp posts were added in 1977 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.
The first such lamps were used to light the embankments from the early 1870s, and were based on statues at the Fontana del Nettuno in Rome. Further lamp posts were added in 1977 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.
Illuminated River is a long-term #artinstallation transforming the #Thames at night with an orchestrated series of light works that span nine bridges in central #London.
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October 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Illuminated River is a long-term #artinstallation transforming the #Thames at night with an orchestrated series of light works that span nine bridges in central #London.
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We're delighted to announce that Illuminated River will sponsor a new video category in the Thames Festival Trust's Thames Lens 2026 photography competition.
https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-programme/thames-lens/thames-lens-photo-submission/
https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-programme/thames-lens/thames-lens-photo-submission/
October 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We're delighted to announce that Illuminated River will sponsor a new video category in the Thames Festival Trust's Thames Lens 2026 photography competition.
https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-programme/thames-lens/thames-lens-photo-submission/
https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/artistic-programme/thames-lens/thames-lens-photo-submission/
October 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM