Swan Island, Twickenham

Swan Island, Twickenham

Swan Island is small island in the River Thames, at Twickenham in England. It is situated on the Tideway about 3/4 mile downstream of Teddington Lock.

The island has a harbour which is run by the Port of London Authority. It also has a considerable amount of commercial activity on it in addition to mooring for boats. It is connected to the Twickenham bank by a small bridge.

ee also

*Islands in the River Thames


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