I Never Knew That About the River ThamesBestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on a captivating journey out of London along the banks of the River Thames to discover the secrets and stories of England's most famous waterway. Discover the Thames's literary heritage at Pangbourne, near Reading, famous as the home of The Wind in the Willows's Kenneth Grahame, then explore Mapledurham House, the inspiration for its famous Toad Hall. Explore Henley-on-Thames, where the first Oxford and Cambridge boat races were held, then marvel at Southend Pier, the longest pleasure pier in the world. As he follows the river from source to sea, visiting its towns, villages and places of interest, Winn unearths a fascinating array of facts, folklore, landmarks and legends that are guaranteed to have you exclaiming 'I Never Knew That!'. Illustrated with line drawings this charming gem of a book is guaranteed to inform and delight in equal measure. |
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Contents
THAMES Hunm Clucxumz 1 MAIDENHEAD 10 WINDSOR | 123 |
cn1 ms 1 18 STAINES TO HAMPTONCOURT | 133 |
LEClILADE T0 R11an 26 HAMPTON COURTIOTEDDINGTON | 146 |
RADCOTTO OXFORD 35 TEDDINGTON 10 RICHMOND | 154 |
RICIIMDNDTDHAMMERsMInI | 163 |
FPLEY T0 Curran HAMPDEN 55 Hummsmna BRIDGE | 175 |
PIMuco T0 Wesmmsrm | 187 |
WALLINGFORD TO Gonmc 7o Wisrmusrakro LONDON BRIDGE | 194 |
GORING T0 WIIITcuuRcH _ 77 LONDON BRIDGE | 204 |
5014ch T0 Ham 91 Town Bluocsm Gmuwmu | 212 |
98 GREENWICHDODARTFORD 22 0 | 231 |
256 | |