Don't miss: Thames Lens Exhibition 2025, part of @ThamesFestTrust's Totally Thames Festival!  It's your last chance to catch the exhibition of imagery from this year's Thames Lens #Photography Competition, featuring striking photos from winners and runners-up.  1/3

Come with us on an Illuminated River and Somerset House #walkingtour for Somerset House's Step Inside Weekend, which took place over 13 - 14 September.  1/4

Discover more about: Above and Below, part of Thames Festival Trust's #TotallyThames2025.  1/3

Illuminated River #WalkingTours return from 25 September.  1/4

Shining a Light on: London Design Festival  The 23rd edition of the London Design Festival, which celebrates and promotes #London as the design capital of the world, is in full swing from now until 21 September.  1/2

Don't miss: #ThamesFestivalTrust's Thames Lens Photography Exhibition, part of #TotallyThames25.  On display now until 30 September, North Bank Riverside Walkway (near Millennium Bridge).  Thames Lens is supported by the @londonportauth.bsky.social  #london #photography #photoexhibition

Did you know? 2025 marks 250 years since the birth of the modern railway, and the start of @railway200.bsky.social, a year-long nationwide celebration of rail’s remarkable past, present, and future. 1/4 #Rail200 #britishrailways

This weekend, to mark the 25th anniversary celebrations of #SomersetHouse, we're turning Waterloo Bridge a special 'Somerset House blue' with a bespoke lighting display, as well as hosting a joint 'blue hour' walking tour.    Sunset to 2am, 13 - 14 Sept only Lighting: Atelier Ten

A River Through Time: The Thames in Art – Part 2 One of the most famous scenes of London is Wenceslaus Hollar's Long View, its etching showing a view that is long gone, the capital before the Great Fire of 1666. 1/4

Sheep crossing: on 28 September, a centuries-old tradition will be brought back to life across Southwark Bridge. In medieval times, sheep farmers and Freemen of the City of London drove their flocks across London Bridge to market, free from tolls that others had to pay. 1/3

Starting this Sat, 6 September, join an official Illuminated River #boattour with Thames Clippers.  Sit back and float along, experiencing Illuminated River in its entirety, while listening to engaging commentary about the artwork and London itself from expert guides. 1/2

On 20 September, walk alongside or across some of the Illuminated River bridges as part of the #ShineNightWalk in #London. Soak up the city lights and landmarks and help to raise money for @cancerresearchuk.org  1/3

Shining a Light on: The Great River Race 2025 Did you know that 'London’s River Marathon' has been running since 1988, and now features over 250 rowing boat crews of all shapes and sizes?  1/3

Take a Mindful Moment at #LondonBridge.  As the city moves around you, why not take a moment to stop and reflect? 1/3

Experience Illuminated River for yourself as our tours restart this autumn.    Join an official Illuminated River: Boat Tour with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, starting from 6 September. 1/3

There's always so much to see and do along the #RiverThames. Coming up at @southbankcentre.bsky.social  this August. There are events and activities taking place right up until 31 August, including... 1/4

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Somerset House, on 13 September, we are hosting a "Blue Hour" tour as part of Open House Festival.  1/4 #Londonhistory #walkingtours

Today we're marking #WorldPhotographyDay - a global celebration of the art, craft, science, and history of photography. This September, see incredible photography for yourself at the Thames Lens Photography Exhibition, part of Totally Thames 2025.  1/3

Today, all around the world, we are marking the 80th anniversary of #VJDay and the end of the Second World War. While VE Day marked the end of the war in Europe in May 1945, many thousands were still engaged in fighting in the Far East.  1/2

Millennium Bridge and the Golden Jubilee Footbridges are just two of nine bridges along the #RiverThames that comprise Illuminated River, a long-term art installation featuring an orchestrated series of light works that transform the Thames at night.  1/3

Illuminated River was an event partner and speaker for the inaugural LUCI Cities & Lighting Summit, which took place in #London earlier this year. #LUCISummit  1/3

Did you know that Illuminated River was created to leave a lasting legacy for London through a city-wide collaboration? 1/5

Shining a Light this week on: Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition.  The exhibition showcases a diverse array of contemporary works, including prints, paintings, films, photography, sculpture & architecture by household names and emerging talent, this year exploring the theme of Dialogues. 1/2

A River Through Time: The Thames in #Art (Part 1)  From medieval manuscripts to cutting-edge light installations, the #RiverThames has provided rich visual inspiration to artists throughout history. Let's look back together.  1/5

Did you know that there has been a London Bridge for almost as long as there has been a city of #London? The first bridge was erected over 2,000 years ago, with successive bridges built by the Romans, William the Conqueror and King John. 1/4

Shining a Light this week on: Guided Tours of #Shakespearesglobe.  Taking place from now until October, these tours offer a fascinating introduction to the world-famous #globetheatre and life in Shakespearean #London.  1/2

Visited us on the Google Arts & Culture app yet? Delve into immersive online exhibitions featuring specially commissioned 360° photography, with exclusive video footage of the Illuminated River artworks.   View now: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/illuminated-river Image: Jason Hawkes

The #TotallyThames Festival programme has now been announced.  Don't miss: Thames Lens Exhibition 2025 Outdoor #photographyexhibition 1 - 30 September 1/2

ICYMI: We're part of the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Somerset House on 13 & 14 September! We will be commissioning bespoke lighting of Waterloo Bridge in "Somerset House Blue" hues, and we will be hosting a "blue hour" tour in collaboration with Somerset House. 1/2

Did you know? Cannon Street Railway Bridge has been rebuilt twice in the last 100 years. The station was badly damaged during the Second World War & many of the original ornamental features were removed when British Rail undertook renovations to the structure in 1982.  1/5

Shining a Light on: @sculpturecity, which is transforming the Square Mile from now until Spring 2026. This year’s trail features 11 artworks from a bold mix of renowned & emerging artists, plus many events to get involved in, learn more: https://www.sculptureinthecity.org.uk/ #london #art

Illuminated River isn’t just beautiful, it’s sustainable too.   By replacing outdated, inefficient lighting with low-energy LEDs, we’ve reduced light pollution and helped protect the Thames’s unique ecology. 1/3

Looking for a free family adventure to enjoy when the kids break from school this summer?   Download and print out our Illuminated River kids pack, see the bridges on the go or entertain your kids at home with drawing activities & fun facts: https://illuminatedriver.london/stories/explore

Looking for a relaxed summer walk with a view?   Start at Blackfriars Bridge and walk east to London Bridge (or go the other way!) to see five beautifully lit bridges in just 30 minutes. Best enjoyed just after sunset.  Image: Jason Hawkes

We love the beautiful sight of the Illuminated River bridges along the #RiverThames after dark. Discover Illuminated River now, learn more on our website: https://illuminatedriver.london/stories/explore #LondonatNight

There's so much history surrounding #southwarkbridge, for instance:  Did you know? The original Southwark Bridge (formerly known as Queen Street Bridge), had an official opening at midnight to publicise a striking innovation: lighting provided by 30 gas lamps. 1/3

Today marks 42 years since the #SouthBankBookMarket first opened on 2 July 1983.  Long-time bookseller Richard Smith has been selling books at the market for 40 years, and in our blog, shares his vivid memories of the early years. 1/3

We're part of the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Somerset House on 13 and 14 September! To honour Somerset House’s 25th Birthday Weekend, Illuminated River has commissioned special bespoke lighting of Waterloo Bridge in "Somerset House Blue" hues.  1/2  📸 Jason Hawkes

Celebrating Pride Month and Pride in London.   Illuminated River is here for London, London is for all.   #pridemonth #pride #PrideinLondon

This Wellbeing Week, take a moment to slow down, look up, and let the Illuminated River guide the way.   Illuminated River is a public artwork that invites you to reconnect with the city, with the water, and with yourself.  1/3 Image: James Newton

This #NationalWritingDay, we’re looking back at a poem created by emerging writer and performer Tife Kusoro in 2023, commissioned by Illuminated River in collaboration with @poetrysociety.bsky.social#NationalWritingDay, 1/2

Beneath the murky tides of the Thames lies a hidden world teeming with life; from baby seabass to the Critically Endangered European eel. Once declared biologically dead, London’s iconic river is now home to over 100 fish species, seals, porpoises, birds, even sharks. 1/4

Meet Illuminated River artist Leo Villareal (@villarealstudios).  1/4

Illuminated River is a creative vision that blends #art, #ecology, and #innovation, which took years to realise.  Let's look back together at the making of #IlluminatedRiver in a three-part documentary. 1/3

Shining a Light this week on: Summer by The River. Taking place throughout the summer on the south side of the Thames between London Bridge and Tower Bridge, a variety of entertainment will be available for all to enjoy. 1/3

Did you know? Millennium Bridge was London's first new pedestrian bridge for over a century - and its just turned 25! The design for the bridge was chosen through an open competition, won by @FosterPartners and Sir Anthony Caro wth @Arup.  1/2

In honour of the @LFArchitecture, taking place all throughout June across the capital, we’re inviting you to see the Thames in a whole new light.  1/4 #LFA2025

Did you know? #BlackfriarsBridge was originally known as William Pitt Bridge (after the Prime Minister at the time); it was changed to Blackfriars when Pitt fell out of favour.  1/4

“This project allows us to see the Bridges of London in a completely different way.” Throwing it back to April when the Illuminated River team hosted delegates from the inaugural LUCI Summit in London on a boat trip down the River Thames to see Illuminated River in action.                   1/3

London Rivers Week 2025 is in full swing, with activities taking place until 8 June across the capital.  Celebrate London's rivers with us, discover what's happening via the @thames21.bsky.social website: https://www.thames21.org.uk/london-rivers-week-2025/ 1/2 #LondonRivers