This breathtaking 57-metre mosaic mural, made up of 250,000 individual glass pieces, was designed by artist Adam Nathaniel Furman to endure for the next 150 years.

Brought to life through the skill and dedication of more than 70 volunteers, the work radiates with colour and craft. Its title partly references the River Thames, a symbol deeply rooted in local identity. Furman’s design honours that connection by weaving in contributions from members of the community, ensuring the piece reflects both place and people.

Yet the mural’s influences reach beyond London Bridge and the Thames. Furman drew inspiration from Eduardo Paolozzi’s iconic mosaics at the old Tottenham Court Road station, the intricate works of Westminster Cathedral, and the striking mosaics of Fitzrovia Chapel. The chapel holds particular resonance for Furman—not only for its beauty, but also for its history as part of a hospital that cared for many people who lost their lives to AIDS.