© Licensed to London News Pictures. 22/08/2015.  The traditional Thames Sailing Barge Match has taken place on the river in beautiful late summer sunshine. The annual race between the Thames sailing barges first took place in 1863. Today's race took place under blue skies and high temperatures. The race started from Mucking, Essex, with the finish at Gravesend, Kent. The barges have iconic red sails. Credit : Rob Powell/LNP
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