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Radio London,5 mins

What are Thames barges? And how can you board one?

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Throughout September the Totally Thames festival celebrates the river, and it's history through activities, talks, walks and boat rides. There's also a unique opportunity to cruise along the Thames on the Sailing Barge Will, a classic Thames Barge from 1925 – and the largest spritsail Thames Sailing Barge ever built at just under 100 feet long, and 100 feet tall. Âé¶¹Éç Radio London's Robert Elms has been finding out about it from Julia Biddle, who runs the Sailing Barge Will. (Image credit: Will Charter Ltd)

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