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title: "Terrible Thames: A Horrible History of the smelliest and most famous river in the UK"
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# Fully illustrated edition Unique Frost Fair stories Rich historical tales Terrible Thames: A Horrible History of the smelliest and most famous river in the UK

**Price:** $15.56
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## Summary

> 🌊 History’s most notorious river just got a whole lot more thrilling!

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- **What is this?** Terrible Thames: A Horrible History of the smelliest and most famous river in the UK
- **How much does it cost?** $15.56 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Discover Rare Frost Fair Wonders:** From elephant parades on ice to chilling crime stories, uncover the Thames’ most bizarre moments.
- • **Join a Beloved Cultural Phenomenon:** Part of the iconic Horrible Histories series with a 4.5-star fanbase and multi-media legacy.
- • **Dive into History’s Darkest Depths:** Explore the Thames like never before with gory, gripping tales that bring history to life.
- • **Vividly Illustrated for Maximum Impact:** Every page bursts with colorful, engaging illustrations that make learning irresistible.
- • **Perfect for Both New Fans and Nostalgics:** A fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, ideal for all ages and generations.

## Overview

Terrible Thames: A Horrible History offers a fully illustrated, entertaining dive into the gruesome and fascinating stories of London’s most famous river. Authored by Terry Deary, this edition blends historical facts with humor and vivid imagery, making it a must-have for fans of the Horrible Histories series and anyone eager to explore the darker side of British history.

## Description

Keep your hands inside the boat at all times! Discover all the terrifying tales about the number one river in London with history's most horrible headlines: Terrible Thames edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the Thames. From gory stories of death, crime, creepy creatures and more to freezing Frost Fairs which included an elephant parade over the ice, it's all in Horrible Histories: Terrible Thames : fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans . Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Review: Brilliant! - Brilliant!
Review: A good series of books - These are ok. Though, they tend to focus on gross factoids, to get attention.

## Features

- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 264,644 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 342 in Children's Books on Royalty 368 in Children's Books on European History 385 in Children's Books on Travel |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 40 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant!
*by H***N on 15 October 2023*

Brilliant!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good series of books
*by J***E on 27 November 2024*

These are ok. Though, they tend to focus on gross factoids, to get attention.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-11*