Thames Town
Shanghai Region · China
Thames Town is a new town in Songjiang District, about 30 kilometres from central Shanghai, China.The architecture is themed according to classic British market town styles. This are features cobbled streets, Victorian terraces and corner shops. A taste of England just an hour from central Shanghai.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Thames Town
Welcome to Thames Town, or Tai-moo-si Shiao-jen. As we stand here in the heart of the Song-jiang District, you might find your senses momentarily confused. …
Listen in the app2The Gothic Church — Spiritual and Aesthetic Center
Standing before us is the town’s architectural anchor, a stunning replica of a Gothic Revival church. Its soaring spire and pointed arches are hallmark features of the medieval architectural language that swept through…
Listen in the app3Oxford Street and the Commercial Hub
We now find ourselves on Oxford Street. In London, this name signifies one of the busiest shopping thoroughfares in the world. …
Listen in the app4The Statue of Harry Potter and Pop Culture Fusion
Hidden among the more traditional statues of scholars and historical figures, you will find a somewhat unexpected resident: a statue of Harry Potter. This inclusion is a brilliant illustration of how global pop culture informs…
Listen in the app5The Town Square and Public Monuments
The central square of Thames Town is designed as a traditional civic space, a concept deeply rooted in European urban design where the community gathers for markets, celebrations, and political discourse. The expansive open area…
Listen in the app6The Waterfront and the River Thames Analogue
As we move toward the edge of the town, we encounter the water features that give Thames Town its name. A network of canals and a central lake serve as an analogue to the River Thames in London. …
Listen in the app7The Residential Mews and Domestic Mimicry
Stepping away from the main commercial areas, we enter the residential zones, often designed in the style of London 'mews'—small, quiet streets originally built to house stables and carriage houses, now converted into highly…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through Thames Town concludes where it began, in the heart of this extraordinary architectural experiment. We have walked through Gothic spires, browsed Oxford Street, and even encountered a wizard. …
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What is Thames Town?
Thames Town is a place in Shanghai Region · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Shanghai Region · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.0339, 121.1952 |
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