Edward Lever's Pictures of Caversham

Balmore Park, Caversham

Looking south toward Reading town centre from Balmore Park

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Caversham, Gardens and Parks

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Narrowboat on the approach to Caversham Lock

Narrowboat on the Thames with Reading town centre office buildings in the background

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Caversham, River Scenes

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Modern Houses on the Mill Stream at Heron Island, Caversham

Modern houses now stand on the site of the old Caversham Mill but the millstream remains as an attractive feature. The wooden bridge over the stream is part of the footpath from Caversham Lock to Lower Caversham.

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Caversham, River Scenes

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Boats moored at Piper's Island, Caversham

A variety of craft moored between Piper's Island and the Caversham river bank.

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Caversham, River Scenes

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Wild Teasel growing on View Island, Caversham

The Teasel is a spectacular wild flower, growing to over two metres in height. The stem of the plant is very spiny, as is the seed-head.

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Caversham, Flora

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Swan's nest at View Island, Caversham

Even though the houses at Heron Island are overlooking the swan's nest, the location is fairly inaccessible and the swan seems unworried by the presence of humans.

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Caversham, Wildlife in England

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Tower of St.Peters, Caversham

The tower is surrounded by trees so I had to get in close to get this shot

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Caversham, Churches

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St. Peter's Church, Caversham

The Tower was partially destroyed in 1643 during the Civil War, and was rebuilt in its present form in 1878. The Church itself dates back to the 12th century.

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Caversham, Cemeteries, Churches

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The Prince of Wales, Caversham

This imposing old pub stands at the top of Prospect Street in Caversham

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Caversham, Pubs And Inns

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The Boat Yard, Caversham

View of the 'Better Boating' Boat Yard and the Thames, with flock of Canada Geese floating by

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Caversham, River Scenes

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Bench at View Island, Caversham

Bench in autumn sunshine

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Caversham, English Autumn

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Piper's Island, Caversham

The Island Bar and Restaurant is accessible by a small footbridge leading from the centre pier of Caversham Bridge

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Caversham, Pubs And Inns, River Scenes

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Caversham Boat Services, Fry's Island, Caversham

Caversham Boat Services is situated on Fry's Island, midway between Caversham and Reading Bridges.

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Caversham, River Scenes

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View Island, Caversham

Looking across to Caversham Weir from the Landing Stage at View Island. The view is brightened by the brilliant red of the Virginia Creeper which is entwined in the trees.

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Caversham, English Autumn, River Scenes

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Wasp in my garden at Caversham

This thirsty wasp had alighted on the rim of the bird-bath to get a good drink

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Caversham

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Tower of St. Peter's Church, Caversham

The Tower of St. Peter's seen through the trees from the Reading side of the Thames.

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Caversham, Churches

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The Thames at Caversham, looking towards Caversham Bridge

This stretch of the Thames is always busy with river traffic of various sorts from small motor boats to large barges.

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Caversham, River Scenes

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St. Peter's Church, Caversham

St. Peter's Church stands near the Thames, overlooking Caversham Court Gardens. The foundation of the church is 12th century, with links to Notley Abbey at Long Crendon.

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Caversham, Churches, Gardens and Parks

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Warren Lodge, Caversham

This pretty cottage near St. Peter's Church stands at the entrance to 'The Warren'. The Warren itself is a long lane running parallel to the Thames on the elevated wooded slopes on the Oxfordshire side of the river. Any address on the Warren is undoubtedly prestigious. Old photographs show gates near the Lodge, but these have long since gone.

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Caversham, Buildings and Structures, English Cottages

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Piper's Island Bar and Restaurant, Caversham

This pleasant riverside bar and restaurant on Piper's Island is reached via a walkway leading off from Caversham Bridge.

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Caversham, Pubs And Inns, River Scenes

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