In the spirit of Ackroyd’s "biography" of the river, here is a piece reflecting on the transition from the "Mother of Grace" to " The Ruins ":

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In this section, Ackroyd explores the Thames not just as a body of water, but as a spiritual and historical force that has shaped English identity for centuries. Reflection: The Sacred and the Ruined