Visit Hampton Court and take a walk along the Thames Path too! Hampton Court palace sits on the banks of the river Thames, so why not make a day of it and combine a scenic river walk on our National Trail with a visit to Hampton Court palace which was famously home to Henry the VIII. Visit and…
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Athelstan 1100 is the biggest and most participative community commemoration and celebration of Malmesbury’s local history in a generation. This summer - walk with the Mayor of Malmesbury on the Athelstan 1100 Pilgrim Way Walk to Kingston upon Thames! It is a great chance to be part of a unique…
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Caring for Churches beside the Thames Guest Blog: Dick Mayon-White The churches beside the Thames Path are a welcome sight to walkers, offering historic interest and tranquil shelter. Some have lost their congregations but are cared for volunteers and charities. An example is St John the Baptist…
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Nestled along the serene banks of the River Thames, Cookham Abbey has become the focal point of an exciting archaeological endeavour. This Anglo-Saxon monastery, dating back to the 8th century, is revealing its secrets thanks to the dedicated efforts of archaeologists from the University of Reading…
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2025 marks the 1100 th anniversary of the coronation of Athelstan, the first King of England, in Kingston-upon-Thames. He was the first of seven Saxon Kings of England to be crowned in this Thames-side town. Visit All Saints church in Kingston now to see magnificent embroideries of Athelstan and the…
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