Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England

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Henley-on-Thames Bridge and Boat House
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Henley-on-Thames is a small town in South Oxfordshire, England, near the border between Oxfordshire with Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. As its name indicates, it is on the River Thames, about 10 miles downstrea, from Reading and 10 miles upstream from Maidenhead. It is commonly known simply as Henley.

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Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
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The history of Henley-on-Thames began after the Norman Conquest. It was first mention in writing in 1179, during the reign of King Henry II. It received its market charter from King John of England while a charter to hold a fair was granted by King Henry VI.

Modern Henley is popular as a center for the sport of rowing. It holds the Henley Royal Regatta every summer. Other rowing tournaments are held here including the Henley Boat Races and the Henley Women's Regatta.

Interior of the Church of St Mary in Henley
Author: Russ Hamer (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)

Visiting Henley-on-Thames

From London, take the M4 motorway to Junction 8, then continue on the A404(M) motorway. Exit the motorway at Junction 9B to the A4 road. Turn right and the left to Henley Road (A4130 road). Head northwest on the A4130 until you reach Henley-on-Thames.

Places of Interest in Henley-on-Thames

Church of St Mary
Anglican parish church built in the 16th century.
Fawley Court
Historic building in red bricks designed by famous architect Christopher Wren.
Henley Bridge
Five-arch bridge across the Thames built in 1786.
River and Rowing Museum
Museum established in 1998 with displays on the Thames as well as the sport of rowing.

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