Stock Photo Image Library of River Thames from Radcot to Godstow – Page 1

These photographs form part of the River Thames Image Collection and cover the rural Thames from Radcot Lock to Godstow Abbey just outside Oxford. They show aspects of the Thames footpath - including picturesque Old Man's Bridge - a number of the river's locks, views of pretty villages nearby the Thames, including Bampton and Stanton Harcourt, and narrowboats on the river.

There are images of a tranquil Thames reflecting sunset, bare trees and surrounding pastures taken between Rushey Lock and Radcot Lock. There are pictures of Swinford Bridge in a golden light. The bridge gets its name from this shallow section of the Thames which historically served as a 'swine ford', or pig crossing, and was once the main vehicle route to Wales.

Old Man's Bridge is a beautiful old wooden hump-back bridge situated just below Radcot Lock. Images here include the bridge with children walking and playing on top (playing Pooh Sticks), a rambler crossing it, a Thames Footpath sign beside it and a cycle-tourer's bicycle (i.e. my mountain bike) leaning against it.

There is a series of atmospheric images taken of Pink Hill Lock enshrouded in morning mist. Depicted are swans in flight skimming the river's surface, the surrounding trees, grasses, hedges and weir fencing reflected in the still river, and a single lamp post amongst trees at the centre of the little island associated with the lock - all of which emphasise the quiet stillness of this part of the Thames.

Pictures of Bampton include: the Market Square; the village church St Mary the Virgin with its beautiful Early English spire; Kilmore House and its two great pollards; and a line of fine stone cottages (17-18c) along its main street. Bampton is home to three Morris sides - famous for dancing their way through the village's large homes and pubs on the last Bank Holiday weekend in May. There is a photograph of The Morris Clown pub, and a pretty former pub on Cheapside.

Images of Stanton Harcourt include: the 15th century Manor House and associated Chapel, Pope's Tower and stone walled horse paddock; the 12c Parish Church of St Michael which houses the shrine of St Edburg; and a stone cottage overlooking the churchyard.

There are also some photographs of the ruins of Godstow Nunnery (established 1133) and nearby Godstow Lock, narrowboats moored around Fiddler's Island (showing quaint names such as 'Skimpy Jumper' and 'Meadow Muffin'), King's Lock and Swinford Lock, ducks on the river, walkers on Port Meadow, and a camping tent beside the River Thames.

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