Beechwood Beauty Boat Trip
30th September 2010
Arrival at Marlow opposite the Compleat Angler.
The River Thames at Marlow.
The Grave of Dusty Springfield at Henley.
The Chantry House, Henley.
This important building, Henley's only grade 1 listed structure, has stood in a prominent location near the church and river wharfs for about 500 years. From the churchyard it appears to have only two storeys but from the riverside a lower storey can be seen (see picture below). In 1444 the church sold this site but the building was bought back, in memory of Canon John Maul, for use as the Parish Rooms for St Mary's Church in 1922. The earliest purpose of this building is unknown. The fine doorframes with four centre arches and hollow spandrels suggest a construction date of about 1500. Analysis of the timber frame, during conservation work in 2004, has shown that the eaves probably projected to support an overhanging roof. On the elevation facing the river, there is evidence to suggest a long row of windows on the top storey.
The Chantry House from the riverside.
Interior of the Chantry House, Henley.
Wall panel showing a historical timeline of the Chantry House.
The River Thames at Henley.
The Leander Club, Henley.
Founded in 1818, the Leander Club is Britain's oldest surviving rowing club. Originally based beside the Thames in Putney, London, the Club moved to Henley in 1896. It's members are drawn from the ranks of distinguished rowers, coaches and those who have served the world of international rowing with distinction. The club's emblem is a pink hippopotamus!
The river Thames upstream of Cliveden.
Return to Marlow and the Compleat Angler.
The waterfront at Marlow.
Evening sunshine spotlighting the waterfront at Marlow.