ON a bank of the Thames between South Stoke and Cleeve Lock is this most unusual construction, to which my picture does not really do justice.
Nicknamed the Sandmartin’s Apartment, it is a block of 72 nesting boxes and Withymead Nature Reserve was selling the leases with the benefit of warden control for £10 a year!
This used to be the site of Saunders Boatyard, where once more than 30 people worked.
The business was bought by Hobbs of Henley in 1906 when Samuel Saunders moved to the Isle of Wight to continue his business.
In the early 20th century it was rumoured that they were developing a jet-propelled boat that “floated” on an air cushion.
The slipway and launching track are still visible among the reeds and Loddon lilies.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin is encouraging people to come and check out its new look, new lines of bitter, new food and menus from their head chef Luis. Uncle Tom’s Cabin , Cookham Dean Sarah Birch, Chef Luis Blake
Marks and Spencer in the High Street, Maidenhead The High Street store has plans to close and they are looking to open a new foodhall in Stafferton Way Retail Park, Maidenhead
Shell Garage, Burnham Lane, near Burnham Railway Station. A woman suffered life-threatening injuries after being assaulted at the Shell Garage in Burnham Lane.
Pictures of Maidenhead MP, Theresa May. To search for a specific photo, please use the reference number printed in the newspaper caption.
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Galleries from Slough and its surrounding villages. To search for a specific photo, please use the reference number printed in the newspaper caption.
Galleries from Marlow and its surrounding villages. To search for a specific photo, please use the reference number printed in the newspaper caption.
Galleries from Windsor and its surrounding villages. To search for a specific photo, please use the reference number printed in the newspaper caption.
Galleries from Maidenhead and its surrounding villages. To search for a specific photo, please use the reference number printed in the newspaper caption.
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