Livett's Launches
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Livett's Launches is a river boat company which provides cruises on the River Thames
in London
, United Kingdom
. The company specialises in private charters with on-board catering and live music entertainment. Livett's Launches operate on the Thames under licence from London River Services
, part of Transport for London
.
Livett's also operate Putney Pier
the start of The Boat Race
between Oxford and Cambridge and Butler's Wharf Pier by Tower Bridge
.
The Livett water transport company was founded by Chris Livett and his wife Belinda in 1983. The Livett family has a long history on the Thames: they have owned companies on London's waterfront since 1710. Chris was the youngest Master of The Company of Watermen and Lightermen
, headquartered at its guild hall in Billingsgate
, and serves as a Waterman to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
River Thames
The River Thames flows through southern England. It is the longest river entirely in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom. While it is best known because its lower reaches flow through central London, the river flows alongside several other towns and cities, including Oxford,...
in London
London
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, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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. The company specialises in private charters with on-board catering and live music entertainment. Livett's Launches operate on the Thames under licence from London River Services
London River Services
London River Services is a division of Transport for London , which manages passenger transport on the River Thames in London, UK. They do not own or operate any boats but license the services of other operators...
, part of Transport for London
Transport for London
Transport for London is the local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system in Greater London in England. Its role is to implement the transport strategy and to manage transport services across London...
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Livett's also operate Putney Pier
Putney Pier
Putney Pier is located on Putney Embankment just to the West of Putney Bridge on the River Thames in London, United Kingdom.The pier is owned and operated by Livett's Launches and it is right at the start of the famous Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race.There is a commuter service operated...
the start of The Boat Race
The Boat Race
The event generally known as "The Boat Race" is a rowing race in England between the Oxford University Boat Club and the Cambridge University Boat Club, rowed between competing eights each spring on the River Thames in London. It takes place generally on the last Saturday of March or the first...
between Oxford and Cambridge and Butler's Wharf Pier by Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name...
.
The Livett water transport company was founded by Chris Livett and his wife Belinda in 1983. The Livett family has a long history on the Thames: they have owned companies on London's waterfront since 1710. Chris was the youngest Master of The Company of Watermen and Lightermen
Lightermen
Lightermen were workers who transferred goods between ships and quays, aboard flat-bottomed barges called lighters in the Port of London.-History:...
, headquartered at its guild hall in Billingsgate
Billingsgate
Billingsgate is a small ward in the south-east of the City of London, lying on the north bank of the River Thames between London Bridge and Tower Bridge...
, and serves as a Waterman to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.