The Marvellous Atmosphere at Cookham

The Rivers Thames runs like a silver thread through the life of artist Stanley Spencer. This summer’s exhibition at the Stanley Spencer Gallery in Cookham celebrates ‘That Marvellous Atmosphere’ he loved growing up in this pretty riverside village, focusing on his great and unfinished work ‘Christ…

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Enchanting Abingdon!

Abingdon-on-Thames is a historic market town set in rural Oxfordshire. As the name suggests, the river Thames runs right through the centre of this picturesque town, giving yet another reason to make it a stop off for a visit. With riverside walks, ancient winding streets, pubs galore and plenty of…

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