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Eyots and Aits: Islands of the River Thames
Miranda Vickers
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Paperback. Eyots and Aits Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKES; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 250 x 12. Weight in Grams: 634.
For 10,000 years the River Thames meandered from source to sea, periodically throwing up mudbanks or carving parallel channels on the bends and creating islands along much of its length. There are around 180 islands altogether, some accessible by footbridge, some by road and others, like Pharaoh's Island and Garrick’s Ait, only by boat. Thirty are inhabited by small settlements, single houses or houseboats, all highly sought-after locations today. Many are important nature reserves; others directly connected to major historical events or famous personalities. Oliver’s Eyot was a refuge for Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War, whilst Lot’s Ait ... Read more
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Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752462134
SKU
V9780752462134
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99-50
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