London's Lost River: A Tour Along the River Tyburn

This virtual tour explores the River Tyburn's rich history and looks at how the river has left its mark on London. A fascinating look at one of London's hidden treasures, this virtual tour explores key sites of interest along the River Tyburn and explores how Tyburn helped shape London as we know it. Along this route we discovered the early history of the City of London’s drinking water supply, the settings for some of Handel’s most famous music and how the river was harnessed to help Edward the Confessor build a new prestige palace and abbey complex.