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1791 Image of Newbridge by Samuel Ireland

Oldest Bridge on the Thames

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There is some irony in the name of the oldest bridge over the river Thames, because it is called Newbridge! The bridge holds the A415 which runs between Abingdon and Witney and has the prestigious title of the oldest bridge over the river Thames. History buffs may argue this title, however, because…

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Bronze Sphinx

The oldest monument on the Thames Path

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Millions of people walk past ‘Cleopatra’s Needle’ on the Victoria Embankment in London. Few may recognise this obelisk is truly ancient and the oldest monument on the Thames Path National Trail. The 21 metre high obelisk is at least a thousand years older that Queen Cleopatra. It was carved from…

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