This fifty minute virtual tour explores the fascinating Thames Estuary , starting in East London and following the river to the sea. Along the way, your guide Rob Smith will tell you some of the stories from the history of the area, and tell you about places to visit in real life.

Hear about forts built to defend London from invasion, the container ports that bring goods to our shops today, hidden places for wildlife, genteel Georgian towns that have grown up a bit today, Saxon settlements and World War Two sea forts.

London has always relied upon the Thames Estuary but the place is a mystery for many Londoners, this virtual tour will whet your appetite for further exploring.