Images Dated 2020

The River Wye at Kerne Bridge, Herefordshire

A GWR Publicity view of Kerne Bridge and the River Wye in Herefordshire, c.1930. The bridge was built in 1828 and is now Grade II listed. There was a single-track railway bridge nearby that connected Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth until the 1960s

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1930s, Bridge, Herefordshire, Kerne Bridge, River, River Wye, Ross And Monmouth Railway

University barges, Oxford, c.1930s

These University barges stood on the banks of the River Thames, also referred to as the Isis, at Christ Church Meadows in Oxford. The barges were owned by individual Oxford colleges and used as a club house and changing rooms for their rowing teams. A pleasure cruiser can also be seen on the river

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1930s, Barge, Boat, College, Isis, Oxford, River, Thames, University

Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, c.1930

Dozens of boats and punts can be seen here lining the River Thames during the Henley Royal Regatta. The race lane can be seen top right, with spectators in their boats vying for a prime viewing spot. This view downstream also shows the Henley Grandstand which became part of the Phyllis Court Members Club, and is now known as the Riverside Pavilion

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