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Thatcham Angling Lakes, Berkshire
© Colin Williams (view gallery)
The loacal angling lakes in Thatcham, Berkshire

Head of the Church - Midgham
© Mark Dunn (view gallery)
A head adornment from the inside the Church

Thatcham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Freezing spider's web in Thatcham, Berkshire.

Boat House at Remenham
© Edward Lever (view gallery)
This Boathouse on the Thames at Remenham is in the grounds of Park Place, Britain's most expensive home

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Englefield, Berkshire.
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
St Mark's Church at Englefield, Berkshire.

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The Beetle and Wedge hotel
© Allan Rostron (view gallery)
The hotel is on the banks of the Thames at Moulsford in Berkshire. I took the picture from the Oxfordshire side of the river, where I lived. This stretch of the river was the setting for Jerome K. Jerome's tale

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Theale, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Dawn near Theale, Berkshire.

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Newbury, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The A34 near Newbury, Berkshire with The Plough constellation left of centre.

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Newbury, Berkshire.
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Kennet and Avon Canal at West Mills, Newbury, Berkshire.

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Snowdrops
© Janet Alexander-baldwin (view gallery)
Snowdrop wood, Welford Park, Berkshire.

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Horton Church
© Andrew Marks (view gallery)
Late evening sun on Horton Church. This is just up from a farm where John Milton, the poet, lived

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Thatcham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Canada Geese arriving at dawn at the Nature Discovery Centre in Thatcham, Berkshire.

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Theale, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Passing storm clouds near Theale, Berkshire.

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Reading, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The Forbury on the site of the former Reading Abbey, Berkshire, where authoress Jane Austen and her sister Casandra went to school.

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Bucklebury, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
St. Mary's Church, Bucklebury, Berkshire.

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Newbury, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The Elizabethan mansion of Shaw House was built in 1581 by Newbury clothier Thomas Dolman. During the Civil War in 1644, the Royalists resolutely held Shaw House, and nearby Donnigton Castle, from the 17,000+ forces of the Paliamentarians and their cavalry commanded by Oliver Cromwell.

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Windsor, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The Royal Windsor Wheel at Windsor, Berkshire.

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Beenham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Sikko ( Inuit for Ice) a 2 year old Canadian Arctic Wolf. She and her two siblings are the only Arctic Wolves resident in the UK at the Wolf Conservation Trust.

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Swans
© Chris Williams (view gallery)

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Aldermaston, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Dawn on the Kennet and Avon Canal at Aldermaston Wharf, Berkshire.

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Bucklebury, Berkshire.
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
A misty dawn near Bucklebury Common, Berkshire.

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Hungerford, Berkshire.
© Michael Webb (view gallery)
Pretty Canal scene.

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Inkpen, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Sunset over Berkshire and Wiltshire near Inkpen, Berkshire.

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St. Mary's Church, Reading
© Edward Lever (view gallery)
The Minster Church of St. Mary the Virgin with its fine 'Chequer Board' tower.

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Welford, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The Knave of St Gregory's Church at Welford, Berkshire.

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Kennet and Avon canal near Newbury
© Pauline Phillips (view gallery)

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Aldermaston, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Sunset at Aldermaston Wharf on the Kennet and Avon Canal, Berkshire.

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Newbury, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The former American temporary bridge over the Kennet and Avon Canal was replaced a few years ago. During WW 2, there were a lot of US Army personnel in the region, with the 101st Airborne Division quite prominent in the area. It's now known as the Millennium Bridge.

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Thatcham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Sunrise at Thatcham,Berkshire

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Night on the Avon & Kennet, Newbury, Berkshire
© Jim Harrop-williams (view gallery)
Peaceful night on the Avon and Kennet, nr Newbury, in 2007

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Thatcham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
St Mary's Church, Thatcham, Berkshire.

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Reading Bridge
© Chris Millward (view gallery)
Reading Bridge crossing the Thames on George Street, Reading.

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Newbury, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The Kennet and Avon Canal at The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire.

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Thatcham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
This Robin hiding amongst the trees at Thatcham, Berkshire.

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Thatcham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The last rays of light over fields near Thatcham, Berkshire.

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Welford, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
St Gregory's Church, Welford, Berkshire.

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Snowdrop Woods, Welford Park,Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Snowdrops amongst the trees at Welford Park, Berkshire. The private park had been mostly designed by Charles Eyre.

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West Woodhay House, West Woodhay , Newbury
© Nigel Dyson (view gallery)
West Woodhay House is a Magnificent Inigo Jones Mansion, which is staging a Major Charity Garden Show from 21st-22nd June 2009 in aid of Berkshire Charities. There will be lots to see with NAFAS Floral Art Show, Art Exhibition, Antiques Valuations and a Hot Air Balloon Rally to celebrate 100 Years of the Royal Bershire Show. Entry is only £7. Further details visit www.westwoodhaygardenshow.co.uk

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Bucklebury, Berkshire.
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Pond near Bucklebury, Berkshire.

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Duke Street Bridge, Reading
© Edward Lever (view gallery)
A view of Duke Street Bridge and the Kennet and Avon Canal in Reading town centre.

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Frilsham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Woods at Frilsham, Berkshire.

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Reading, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
When The Blade office block is completed in 2009, it will be Reading's highest building at 128 metres.

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White Waltham Airfield
© Mark Green (view gallery)
The famous Carolyn Grace two seat Spitfire outside the West London Aero Club at White Waltham airfield.

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Newbury, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Narrowboat at Newbury, Berkshire.

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Canal
© Michael Webb (view gallery)

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Thatcham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
A bee busy going from flower to flower at Thatcham, Berkshire. Bee's wings beat around 230 times per second. It's proboscis has extended, as seen here, just as it gets to the flower.

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Thames Riverbank at View Island, Caversham
© Edward Lever (view gallery)
This picture was taken in early October. Most of the foliage is still green except for the leaves of the Virginia Creeper which are turning a brilliant red.

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Reading, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Town centre of Reading, Berkshire.

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Bucklebury, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
A pond on Bucklebury Common, Berkshire.

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St. Andrew's Church, Sonning
© Edward Lever (view gallery)

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Thatcham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The Kingsland shopping centre in Thatcham, Berkshire.

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Thatcham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The Broadway at dawn in Thatcham, Berkshire.

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Hideous carved head at View Island, Caversham
© Edward Lever (view gallery)
Normally this old fellow is well above the water-line, but with the recent flooding, he looks like he will be forced to drink some water.

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Grey Heron seen at Caversham Weir
© Edward Lever (view gallery)
The heron waits patiently at Caversham Weir, hoping to catch a fish for his lunch from the swirling waters of the Thames.

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Bucklebury, Berkshire.
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Deer at Bucklebury, Berkshire.

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Windsor ladies
© Neil H (view gallery)
Windsor Castle, in the English county of Berkshire is the largest inhabited Castle in the world.

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The Thames at Streatley
© Edward Lever (view gallery)
Looking across to the lock-keeper's house and the bridge which links Streatley with Goring. The picture was taken into the sun, which adds to the mistiness of the image.

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Reading, Berkshire.
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The knave and alter of St Mary's Church; Reading town centre.The arches on the right were from the stone work of nearby Reading Abbey.

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Welford, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Snowdrops at Welford Park, Berkshire.

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Reading, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
St James Church adjacent to Forbury Gardens. The moument is to King Henry I who built Reading Abbey on which The Forbury is now located.

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Temple Island, Remenham
© Edward Lever (view gallery)
The Etruscan-style Temple on this eyot in the Thames was originally built in the 18th century as a fishing lodge. It is now under long-term lease to the Stewards of the Henley Royal Regatta. Temple Island marks the starting point of the Regatta, which is rowed over a distance of about a mile-and-a-quarter, finishing near Henley Bridge. The white posts in the picture are the course markers.

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Thatcham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Feeding time at the Discovery Centre, Thatcham, Berkshire.

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Walbury Hill, near Inkpen, Berkshire.
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Looking south from Walbury Hill, the County of Hampshire can be seen.

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Thatcham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
This Coot had a busy afternoon gathering materials for her nest at the Discovery Centre, Thatcham, Berkshire.

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Reading, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Four young guys looking cool in the centre of Reading, Berkshire while their young lady photographer takes loads of pics of them.

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Thatcham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Early morning on the outskirts of Thatcham, Berkshire.

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Thatcham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
A gull enjoys the sun at the Discovery Centre, Thatcham, Berkshire.

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Thatcham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Sunset at Thatcham Discovery Centre conservation area.

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Field Mouse
© Jim Harrop-williams (view gallery)

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Still Waters at Midgham
© Derek Collier (view gallery)
Narrow boat on the Kennet and Avon Canal at Midgham

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Newbury, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Dawn over Newbury town centre.

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Walbury Hill, near Inkpen, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Walbury Hill stands 974 feet above sea level above Coombe Down and the counties of Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire can be seen. The remains of an Iron Age fort are also atop Walbury Hill, Berkshire.

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Welford, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Welford Park house showing it's replaced Victorian ground floor windows, with multi-paned Georgian windows remaining on the upper floors. The present family's ancestors came from County Cork, Ireland when many generations ago, King George II gave them land in return for the family's military services, their then residence being Dunboy Castle.

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Daoui Abbey Church, Berkshire
© Allan Rostron (view gallery)
The community of Benedictine monks presently at Daoui was founded in Paris in 1645, but moved to Daoui in Flanders in 1818 after suffering greatly during the French revolution. After more troubles during the remainder of the 19th century the community moved to Berkshire. The monks ran a school at Daoui until 1999. The church is a wonderful venue for concerts.

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Icebound fountain in the Forbury Gardens, Reading
© Edward Lever (view gallery)
Normally you hear splashing water from this fountain in the Forbury Gardens, but today it has been reduced to a trickle by the bitter winter winds.

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Welford, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The River Lambourn flows through Welford Park which today comprises some 3000 acres; half of what it was many years ago.

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Streatley, Berkshire.
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The Swan Hotel on the River Thames in Streatley, Berkshire was once owned by entertainer, the late Danny La Rue in the 1970s.

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Coombe Gibbet, near Inkpen, Berkshire.
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Combe gibbet stands on the top of Combe down, and was erected on top of a Neolithic burial mound. It was only ever put to use once in 1676. George Broomham of Combe, and Dorothy Newman of Inkpen were lovers. They brutally killed Martha and Robert Broomham who had come across them together on the Downs. Unfortunately for them they were seen committing the crime by the village idiot, Mad Thomas. They were both tried and hanged at Winchester Assizes. Their dead bodies were hung on either side of the gibbet to act as a deterrent to other would-be wrong doers.

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Newbury, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal near the town centre, Newbury, Berkshire.

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Thatcham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
This singular male Red-Crested Pochard was seen amongst the many Mallard ducks at the Discovery Centre, Thatcham, Berkshire.

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Welford, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The gate house at Welford Park. The road from Lambourn to Newbury was altered a great many years ago to move it further away from the house and grounds.

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Welford, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
St Gregory's Church at Welford near the house. It was re-built during the 1850s of local flint. A church has been here since Norman times and would have been part of the monastery there.

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Newbury, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Does the Lord Lyon pub near Newbury serve fish and chips from noon to 2PM or from midnight to 2 PM?

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Thatcham, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The Nature Discovery Centre was opened in 1995. It is a designated Special Area of Conservation and also a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Nearby under the reed beds is of archaeological interest, with flint tools of Megalithic ( Middle Stone Age ) man of 10,000 years ago discovered under the peat.

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Welford, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
Some of the ornaments that depict various personages and religeous themes within St Gregory's Church at Welford, Berkshire.

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Streatley, Berkshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The Magdalen College barge was built in 1927 and has now been restored using the original blueprints. It now forms part of the Swan Hotel complex.

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