Whitchurch is a picturesque south Oxfordshire village located on the north bank of the River Thames, five miles North West of Reading. The history of the riverside village can be traced back to Roman times, and possibly earlier.
Kenneth Grahame, inspired by the wildlife he observed on the Thames wrote the children's classic 'The Wind in the Willows'.
Hardwick House in Whitchurch is said to be the inspiration for Toad Hall.
The Thames leaves Pangbourne in an easterly direction along the base of the Chiltern Hills through pleasant meadows towards Reading.
Reading is a town in Berkshire and is the largest town on the river between Oxford and London.
It grew near where the River Kennet joins the Thames. Both rivers were the main transport routes through the ancient woodland which covered most of Southern England.
Not much else to say here, except we'll be having a spot of lunch on Day 2 here. Nom Nom Nom.
Not much else to say here, except we'll be having a spot of lunch on Day 2 here. Nom Nom Nom.
Henley on Thames
Henley is a well-to-do riverside market town situated 8 miles downriver from Reading.
Henley is a well-to-do riverside market town situated 8 miles downriver from Reading.
The area is one of the most beautiful stretches of the River Thames, in gently wooded, rolling countryside. It lies at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. Henley is said to be the oldest settlement in Oxfordshire.
Since 1839 the town has played host, during the first week of July, to the world famous Henley Royal Regatta, one of the highlights of the British sporting and social calendar. This is a five day event of rowing races, social gatherings, and a shed load of big hats.
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