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Father Thames introducing his offspring to the fair city of London. 1858. (A design for a Fresco in the New Houses of Parliament.) Father Thames introduces his children, Diptheria
The Rivers of England, from "Illustrated London News", December 27, 1856The Rivers of England, from " Illustrated London News", December 27, 1856
Can t Get Away!, 1884. Artist: Joseph SwainCan t Get Away!, 1884. Mr Punch holds a handkerchief to his nose as Father Thames tells him his worries. Despite sporadic efforts to cleanse the capitals river
Whos to Blame?, 1876. Artist: Joseph SwainWhos to Blame?, 1876. Father Thames is being buffeted by the waters of the capitals river, whilst London tries to lift her dripping skirts out of the waters reach
Father Thames Himself Again, 1865 Artist: John TennielFather Thames Himself Again, 1865. Lor Bless Yer R Y L Ighness! I ain t the Same River since I Gave up Scavenging and Turned Waterman
How Dirty Old Father Thames was Whitewashed, 1858. A British workman in overalls and boots holds a large brush in one hand, and a handkerchief to his nose with the other
The London Bathing Season, 1859. Come, my dear! - come to its Old Thames, and have a Nice Bath! Father Thames is here shown trying to coax a climbing boy in to his water for a bath