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Henley-on-Thames - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Henley is a centre for rowing, each summer holding the Henley Bridge is a five arched bridge across the river which was built in 1786. It is located on the corner between Oxfordshire, en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Henley-upon-Thames

The Hale Connection : Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. The town of Henley-Upon-Thames, Oxfordshire, lies upon the western bank of a sweeping bend in the River Thames, and was a stopping off point for barges carrying supplies to and from London. Henley Hill appears on the east, through the chalky face of it the road is cut. " The prospects from Henley are in the highest degree picturesque and beautiful, the country around being pleasingly diversified by lofty wooded hills and low grounds, declining to the Thames. bang.esc.net.au /~dwhale/haletree/towns/henley.htm

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Henley-on-Thames - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Henley-on-Thames is a town on the north side of the River Thames in South Oxfordshire, England, about 10 miles downstream and north-east from Reading, 10 miles upstream and west from Maidenhead. Henley is a centre for rowing, each summer holding the Henley Royal Regatta, one of the highlights of the social calendar of the English upper classes. Other regattas are held on the same reach, including Henley Women's Regatta. www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Henley-on-Thames   (301 words)

Thames, battle of the on Encyclopedia.com By the battle of the Thames, U.S. control in the Northwest was restored. After the British were driven from Detroit, Harrison followed their retreating army into Ontario and up the Thames River until General Procter was forced to give battle. Tecumseh was slain in battle, thus completely destroying the native confederacy he had raised against the United States. www.encyclopedia.com /html/T/Thamesbat.asp   (301 words)

Henley Festival of Music and the Arts Hospitality and Travel - Henley - Henley Upon Thames Henley Festival of Music and the Arts Hospitality and Travel - Henley - Henley Upon Thames Let Henley indulge you and your clients with spectacular entertainment whilst enjoying the finest hospitality in the beautiful La Scala restaurant. A wealth of street entertainment, visual art exhibitons, theatre, jazz, cabaret and comedy all taking place in and around the colourful tented village, inside marquees and on the lawns including bars and restaurants. www.mikeburtongroup.com /10-evd-Henley-Festival-of-Music-and-the-Arts_316.htm   (301 words)

The Genoot Library - Universal British Directory, 1791 - Henley upon Thames, Oxfordshire Henley is twenty-three miles from Oxford, eleven from Wallingford, eleven from Benson, ten from Watlington, eight from Reading, seven from Marlow, nine from Maidenhead, and thirty-five west from London. A considerable trade is carried on from hence to London by means of the Thames, in malt, grain, flour, and beech-wood; about thirty thousand quarters of the being annually made here. It is exceeding pleasently situated on the west side of the river Thames, over which has lately been erected an handsome stone bridge. www.genoot.com /eng/oxf/h/henley/ubd.html   (301 words)

Henley-on-Thames A visit to Henley-on-Thames is good at any time of the year with plenty to see and do. Henley Bridge sits proudly on the river and joins the town to the village of Remenham where the famous Henley Royal Regatta is held. Tourism is a very important to the Henley area and you can be assured of a friendly welcome from the local residents. henleyonthames.org   (326 words)

Henley-on-Thames Home Page Henley is a year-round destination enjoying the temperate climate associated with the London region and the Thames valley. The Thames, carrying the winter rainfall from the upper river down to the sea, is an impressive sight in full flow when few boats venture out. The beech woods around Henley are ablaze with colour as the leaves turn to their deep browns and golds. www.henley-on-thames.org /Pages/home.htm   (562 words)

The Hale Connection : Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. The town of Henley-Upon-Thames, Oxfordshire, lies upon the western bank of a sweeping bend in the River Thames, and was a stopping off point for barges carrying supplies to and from London. Henley Hill appears on the east, through the chalky face of it the road is cut. It is situated on the high road from London to Oxford, on a slight ascent from the banks of the Thames, which at this spot divides the counties of Oxford and Berks. users.esc.net.au /~dwhale/haletree/towns/henley.htm   (285 words)

Welcome to Henley-on-Thames Henley offers a wide range of attractions whether you simply want to take a quiet trip on the river, visit the art galleries, visit historic houses, enjoy the River and Rowing Museum, rummage through antiques, browse fashion shops, or simply stroll, eat and drink in relaxing surroundings. We are particularly proud of its men and women athletes who excelled themselves in the eyes of the world at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. It aims to entice you to "take a breath of fresh air", away from the bustle of everyday pressures yet remarkably accessible. www.henley-on-thames.org   (137 words)

bed and breakfast accommodation henley on thames lenwade uk Henley on Thames is a perfect stop over before and after flights using Heathrow, and is an ideal base when visiting Reading (20 minutes by car), Oxford and Windsor (take approximately 40 minutes by car). It is situated in the famous riverside town of Henley on Thames in Oxfordshire, in a quiet road is within walking distance of the town, river and station etc. Lenwade is the only BandB in Henley to have earned these sought after ratings. www.w3b-ink.com /lenwade   (333 words)

Red Lion Hotel Henley-on-Thames Henley is a small market town and has a number of attractive independent shops, well known book shops, a range of galleries and antique shops and a variety of boutiques as well as the more conventional stores. Henley is reputed to be the oldest settlement in Oxfordshire and has over 300 listed buildings of many styles and periods with Henley Brewery (Brakspears) dating from 1826 and the Kenton Theatre - fourth oldest in England, being of particular interest. Sitting alongside the River and Henley's famous bridge is St Mary's Church, a local landmark, The Leander Club headquarters of the famous rowing club, is opposite. www.redlionhenley.co.uk /local.html   (845 words)

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Encyclopedia: Boris Johnson He is Member of Parliament for Henley, Shadow Minister for the Arts, and a Vice-Chairman of the Conservative Party. Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson (born June 19, 1964), better known as Boris Johnson, is a British politician in the Conservative Party. He is also editor of The Spectator magazine and writes a weekly column for The Daily Telegraph newspaper. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Boris-Johnson   (845 words)

Henley-on-Thames Site Sponsors Henley: an environment in which people are pleased to live and work, where commercial and leisure opportunities flourish, which visitors find attractive and whose historic character is enhanced. The Partnership’s focus is on where Henley is heading, where its residents want it to go and what changes are needed to achieve this vision. It has been developed in co-operation with the Higgs Group, and the Henley Standard. www.henley-on-thames.org /Pages/sponsors.htm   (723 words)

Henley-on-Thames Leisure Henley and Goring Ramblers — End of Season Barbecue, August 20th (01491 575500); Stoke Row circular, August 21st (01491 575994); Ewelme and Swyncombe Down, picnic lunch, August 23rd (01491 575483); Footpath checking Stonor, Maidensgrove etc. to Pishill. There will be plenty to keep the whole family amused with a farm trail, vintage farm machinery, rare breeds of animals, donkey rides and a swimming pool. The open day is in aid of the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust and will run between 2 p.m. www.higgsgroup.co.uk /hot.com/main/leisure/other.htm   (318 words)

Henley-on-Thames Information and Events Originally staged by the Mayor and people of Henley as a public attraction with a fair and other amusements, the emphasis rapidly changed so that competitive amateur rowing became its main purpose. Henley Regatta was first held in 1839 and has been held annually ever since, except during the two World Wars. Henley and its neighbouring villages offer a year-round calendar of entertainment of which Henley Royal Regatta is best known. www.henley-on-thames.info   (629 words)

Welcome to Henley Management College The College is situated in 30 acres of beautiful parkland on the banks of the River Thames, just two miles from Henley-on-Thames famous for the Royal Regatta. Henley Management College is committed to constantly monitoring and raising its standards and has been awarded accreditation to Hospitality Assured Meeting, endorsed by the British Quality Foundation as 'The standard for service and business excellence in the hospitality industry'. Henley Management College conferences strives to make this site as user friendly and accessible as possible and are currently working toward full compliance with DDA guidelines. www.henleymcconferences.co.uk   (315 words)

Henley on Thames With Henley as the hub, a circular walk is an attractive pastime, and one to end with a welcome cup of tea or coffee in one of the town’s many teashops or cafes. Henley is the jewel in Oxfordshire’s crown, located 56 km / 35 miles west of London. Henley is best known for its Royal Regatta held every July since 1839 and is regarded as the World's home of Rowing. www.fatbadgers.co.uk /Focus/henley.htm   (1416 words)

Henley-on-Thames Speaking of Marianne, who was born in 1776 and died at Henley of breast cancer 1828, in Esther states: "I shall scarcely be exceeding the strictest boundaries of truth, if I say, that she never saw human want or misery, without making some attempt to relieve or palliate it. For most of the time that the Beuzevilles were at Henley the preacher was James Churchill (1807-1913). The life of the Beuzeville family in Henley centered around the Independent Chapel. www.witness.com.au /henley.htm   (723 words)

Rive Gauche - Home Henley has many facilities to make it worthy of a day out. Despite what you may have heard, parking in Henley is more than adequate. The central car parks do tend to fill up, but within 5 minutes walk of Rive Gauche are two large 'edge of town' car parks which are little used and inexpensive. www.rivegauche.co.uk   (174 words)

Henley-on-Thames - Wikitravel Henley is the terminus of a railway branch line that joins the main Reading to London line at Twyford; however most branch line trains continue on to Reading. Henley is perhaps most famous as the home of the well-known international rowing tournament, the Henley Royal Regatta [1] (http://www.hrr.co.uk/), held each year in late June and early July. Located in an Edwardian building near the rail station and about five minutes walk from the center of Henley, this hotel has been restored and refurbished to 3 star standard over the past few years, sympathetically keeping its many original features to ensure it retains its unique character. wikitravel.org /en/Henley-on-Thames   (590 words)

Henley on Thames Oxfordshire by UK Sites Henley on Thames : From OxLink, with accommodation, events diary and places to eat. Knowhere Guide : Opinions on the town from those who live there. www.uksites.co.uk /henley-on-thames.htm   (590 words)

Henley-on-Thames : Introduction Henley, which lies on a stretch of the Thames that's known for its calm waters, unobstructed bottom, and predictable currents, is a rower's mecca. At the eastern edge of Oxfordshire, Henley-on-Thames, a small town and resort on the river at the foothills of the Chilterns, is the headquarters of the Royal Regatta, held annually in late June and early July. The regatta, which dates from the first years of Victoria's reign, is the major competition among international oarsmen and oarswomen, who find it both challenging and entertaining. www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=421&catID=0421010001   (136 words)

Henley on Thames, henley oxfordshire, henley regatta, news and sport in henley, henley standard henley on thames, henley oxfordshire, henley regatta, news and sport henley, henley standard, henley royal regatta, rowing venues uk, uk resorts, henley property online, jobs in oxfordshire, visitor guide henley, hospitality venues uk, education henley, news archives uk, business directory henley, river thames, higgs group, printers and publishers oxfordshire, office supplies oxfordshire, shopping guide henley Henley on Thames, henley oxfordshire, henley regatta, news and sport in henley, henley standard Henley Standard - the local weekly paper, published every Friday, containing news, sport, leisure and information for Henley-on-Thames & South Oxfordsire. www.henley-on-thames.com   (157 words)

Home Page District Extension officer Henry Colbeck recalls that efforts to form a club in Henley went back to 1948 but it was not until July 1954 that he met three Gentlemen at a meeting in Maidenhead who talked to him in earnest about a club in Henley. There were great celebrations when the Russians beat Leander by two and a half lengths in the final of the Grand and when the crew returned home they left behind a large quantity of their favorite tipple. Finally on July 25th 1955 this Club was presented with its official charter at a special dinner at the Catherine Wheel. www.henleyrotary.org   (353 words)

Welcome to Henley-on-Thames Henley on Thames is a beautiful and historic market town intimately connected, as its name suggests, with the River Thames, being sited on one of the most majestic stretches of the That Henley was chosen as the site for the museum was only fitting since the town is the 'spiritual' home of rowing. Sir Steven Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent are numbered among the many oarsmen and oarswomen to earn success at World and Olympic Championships. www.visit-henley.org.uk   (270 words)

Henley-on-Thames, UK Henley is on the virtual map of the UK. Henley photographic competition results, including many of the river. Oxford-Cambridge Henley Boat Races including a report on the 26 March 1995 races. archive.museophile.sbu.ac.uk /henley   (194 words)

Rivertime, Enjoy River Thames Boating, variety of boats, self drive, skippered Rivertime provides corporate hospitality, team building events, bridal carriages and river taxis at a variety of prestigious venues on the Thames between Windsor and Henley. A company with whom you can enjoy boating on the Thames be it in a canoe, taking part in a regatta, driving yourself in one of our 8-seater electric launches or cruising in style in a classic launch sipping drinks before dinner. Regattas and nautical treasure hunts are Rivertime's speciality and create an opportunity for participants to race in skiffs, punts, pedalos and canoes or you can take to the water in skippered electric boats to find clues along the riverbank starting at Windsor, Bray, Cookham, Marlow or Henley. www.rivertime.com   (186 words)

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