© Licensed to London News Pictures. 25/06/2016. Classic Thames sailing barges have taken part in their annual barge match race. It's the 85th time the race has taken place, making it one of the oldest regularly organised sailing races in the world. The vessels used to ply their trade on the Thames and are now retained as heritage ships. The first Thames sailing barge match was in 1863 Credit: Rob Powell/LNP
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