The New River is a 400-year-old water course that rises near Ware in Hertfordshire and flows into north London. This website is based on a CD-ROM produced by Thames Water for teachers of Key Stages 2 and 3. It brings together elements of the history, science and environment curriculum along with water safety issues. The material was developed in partnership with a number of bodies and individuals with an interest in the New River. They have helped realise its potential as an educational resource by combining some unique images with background material and teaching aids in a versatile format. Thames Water have been delighted to work in partnership with the local community in producing a resource that we believe will add value to the school curriculum.