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The Barn Galleries are one of the most important cultural centres in this small community. They display a rich and eclectic range of paintings and sculptures which have been influenced by the local area are created by artist' from...
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The permanent memorial to the famed musician Dusty Springfield was placed in the grounds of St Mary the Virgin on 7th June 1999. Dusty, who was awarded an OBE for her contribution to the music industry, died at her home...
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Fawley Court has a history that dates back to the 11th Century, was designed by the world famous Christopher Wren and built in 1663 for Colonel William Freeman as a family home. The breathtaking carved ceiling in the drawing...
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The original house on this site would have been built in the 14th Century, although only one tower still remains from 1365. The majority of what visitors see today is from Tudor times and has been perfectly preserved since...
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The Maharajah’s Well is located in the heart of the village of Stoke Row. It was a gift from the Maharajah of Benares in 1864 to the villagers. The well is 370 foot deep and is covered with a golden...
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William Norris, or Lord Nuffield, as he was known, was the founder of Morris Motor Cars. This was his home, a fantastic surviving example of an upper class home from the 1930s. Both inside and out, visitors are...
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Set on the banks of the River Thames in Henley-on-Thames, the stunning River & Rowing Museum has three galleries devoted to the River Thames, the international sport of rowing and the town of Henley. The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth...
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The ruins of St James Church can be found along the lane towards Warburg Nature Reserve. This church was for the tiny settlement of Bix Brand and is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument. St James Church ceased in use in...
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The cherry orchard adjacent to the ornate Maharajah’s Well and well keeper’s cottage, is now preserved for local visitors to explore along with an information board referring to its history. The 4 acre orchard was given as a gift to...
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For over 800 years, Stonor has nestled picturesquely in the Chiltern hills. The core of the house is medieval but the Stonor family’s Catholic faith saw little building from 1350 until the late-18th Century when the full Georgian front was...
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Bird watchers have been provided with special hides at Warbury Nature Reserve such is the rich diversity of birdlife that calls this woodland environment home. Visitors here can also benefit from talks and information sheets handed out at the welcoming...
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