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I Never Knew That About The River Thames
by Christopher Winn
An intriguing miscellany of fascinating facts about the River Thames and its environs, continuing the bestselling and perennially popular series
Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on a captivating journey out of London along the banks of the River Thames to discover the secrets and stories of England’s most famous waterway.
Discover the Thames’s literary heritage at Pangbourne, near Reading, famous as the home of The Wind in the Willows's Kenneth Grahame, and then explore Mapledurham House, the inspiration for its famous Toad Hall. Discover Henley-on-Thames, where the first Oxford and Cambridge boat races were held, then marvel at Mongewell Park, which Agatha Christie used as inspiration for the mansion in The Mousetrap.
Did you know that the stretch of river north from Henley Bridge is the longest naturally straight stretch of river in Britain, almost 1 mile (1.6 km) long, and hence perfect for rowing races?
Did you know that as the Thames departs Reading it flows under Reading Bridge, built in 1923, passing on the right what is perhaps the only Tesco Extra with moorings so that you can shop by boat?
Did you also know that Windsor Castle is now the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, and is seen at its very best from the river itself?
As he follows the river from source to sea, visiting its towns, villages and places of interest, Winn unearths a fascinating array of facts, folklore, landmarks and legends that are guaranteed to have you exclaiming 'I Never Knew That!'. Illustrated with line drawings, this charming gem of a book is guaranteed to inform and delight in equal measure.
I Never Knew That About The River Thames
by Christopher Winn
Published by Ebury Press, 4th November 2010, £9.99 Hb
