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Henley-on-Thames City Guide |
Henley on Thames is a town that is located on the north side of the River Thames, which is located in south Oxfordshire, England. This is about 10 miles north and east of Reading and about 10 miles west from Maidenhead. Henley on Thames is located between the counties of Oxfordshire, Berkshires, and Buckinghamshire.
Like many English towns, Henley on Thames has a relatively long history, dating back to 1179 when it was first settled. History has recorded that it was King Henry II that purchased the land with the intent of building on them. In the records the first dwelling noted is a church, which was mentioned in 1204. In 1205 it is known that Henley on Thames was given a paviage grant and by 1234 the town had its first bridge. In 1278 the town was said to be a hamlet of Benson with a Chapel.
There are some well known structures in Henley On Thames such as the Henley Bridge, which is a five arched bridge that crosses the river. The bridge was built in 1786. This bridge is near the church of St. Mary and also by a tower that was built in the 16th century. Just a mile upstream from the bridge is Marsh Lock.
Today Henley on Thames boasts its own railway station that has service to London Paddington. There is also a local bus service that will take commuters and tourists to several different areas along their four routes. The town also features one museum, which is the River and Rowing Museum. The museum was first opened in 1998 by Queen Elizabeth II.
Henley on Thames is known as a place for rowing. The town hosts the Henley Royal Regatta each summer. The regatta is held on a straight length of the river. The Henley Royal Regatta is a Royal event and has been since 1851 when Prince Albert became a patron of the regatta. In addition to the regatta there are several rowing clubs for both men and women to partake in as well as boat races.
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