Notable Islands of the River Thames in England

The River Thames contains numerous islands (aits and eyots). Notable examples include:

• Eel Pie Island (near Twickenham): Famous for 1960s rock music history.
• Canvey Island (Thames Estuary): Larger inhabited island with coastal resorts.
• Isle of Dogs (East London): Peninsula formed by a river bend, now a financial district.
• Sheppey (Thames Estuary): Largest island, known for nature reserves and medieval ruins.
• Osea Island (near Maldon): Privately owned, used for exclusive events.
• Isleworth Ait (between Isleworth and Twickenham): Small, uninhabited.
• Chiswick Eyot (near Kew Gardens): Small, uninhabited.

Each island has distinct history and character.