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The lift bridge (221) at Thrupp on the Oxford Canal just north of Kidlington in Oxfordshire, England. Thrupp is a purely canal village - the road stops here! Aubreys Bridge or, as it is sometimes known, Smithy Bridge takes traffic to a car park and tea rooms. Boats passing through the bridge take a sharp left turn to moor or continue on the way to Banbury. This part of the Oxford Canal opened in 1788 and largely follows the course of the River Cherwell. It winds round hills, so locks are well spaced Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

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The english flag in a modern mosaic design. A cool föag for all lovers of the country in the UK with his capital London.

She began her existence as the Muse of Chorus but most know here as the Muse of Tragedy. Melpomene is seen here atop the Clarendon Building in Oxford, England, one of the statues of the Nine Muses which reside there.

The stone bridge (No. 220) crossing the Oxford Canal at Shipton-on-Cherwell. This is one of the stone 'Brindley' bridges named after James Brindley the original supervising engineer of the canal. In front is a single lock gate. This is a 'stop lock' for isolating part of the canal for mainenance or if there is a danger of flooding. The bridge connects the village of Shipton on the right with farmland on the left as we view it. From here the canal continues through Thrupp to Oxford itself.

An old Oxford college barge hiding in a backwater of the River Thames between Oxford and Iffley. A number of barges like this were bought by the Oxford colleges' rowing clubs in the mid 1800s as changing rooms and viewing platforms for spectators during races. They have now been sold off and can be occasionally found as floating function rooms etc. Club houses were built to replace them and can be found near Christ Church Meadows in Oxford.

The River Thames as it flows between the villages of Streatley in Berkshire, England to the south and Goring in Oxfordshire to the north. This is a break between the North Wessex (Berkshire) Downs and the Chiltern Hills known as the Goring Gap. This is the view looking west from the bridge. Moored on the left is one of the old Oxford College barges - now an events venue for the hotel on the river bank. To the right the Thames rushes over the weir, boats passing through the lock. This is a popular scene with artists. Nikon 7100 Nikkor 18-200

Drawn by hand this map has insane detail of London. All the famous landmarks and the famous river Thames are there.

London typography design.

London typography design.

London typography design

A spring day on the Charles River

The village of Iffley-on-Thames at Oxford. At this point the river is properly called The Isis and as you walk along the Thames Path from here to Oxford you pass the Oxford University's college boathouses. The village itself is a conservation area, its narrow streets leading down to the river where you cross the weir to reach the lock. In the background, rising above the trees, is the Norman church of St Mary the Virgin, a Grade 1 listed building.

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Holy Trinity Church, the parish church of Cookham in the north-east corner of Berkshire, England on the banks of the River Thames. Here it is viewed across the churchyard on a February afternoon with snowdrops scattered between the tombstones, The church dates from the C12th with additions added during the C13th. Sir Stanley Spencer, the renowned artist (1891-1959) who lived in the village, set many of his paintings in the locality, this churchyard being the setting of 'The Resurrection' (1924-7). Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

Looking over the churchyard to St Mary's, the parish church at Kintbury, West Berkshire. This lovely C12th Norman church stands in the centre of the village, and is not far from the Kennet and Avon Canal. Carry on walking down the hill here and you cross Vicarage Bridge over the waterway to join the towpath leading to the lock. Kintbury's nearest town is Newbury, the administrative centre for West Berkshire.

The pathway leading to the south door of St Mary's Church in the village of Kintbury, West Berkshire. This lovely C12th Norman church stands in the centre of the village, and is very near the Kennet and Avon Canal. Carry on walking round the church down the hill and you cross Vicarage Bridge over the waterway to join the towpath leading to the lock. Kintbury's nearest town is Newbury, the administrative centre for West Berkshire. This image has been finished as a coloured pencil drawing.

A corner of the village of Cookham which lies on the banks of the River Thames in the north east of Berkshire, England. Here stands Holy Trinity, the village's parish church with the entrance to the churchyard flanked by half timbered cottages. The church dates from the C12th with additions being added during the C13th. Sir Stanley Spencer, the renowned artist (1891-1959) who lived in the village, set many of his paintings in the locality, the churchyard being the setting of 'The Resurrection' (1924-7). Nikon 7100

The churchyard of Holy Trinity Church in the Thameside village of Cookham in the north-east corner of Berkshire, England. Captured on a sunny but cold and breezy day in early springtime, snowdrops are scattered among the tombstones. The church dates from the C12th with additions added during the C13th. Sir Stanley Spencer, the renowned artist (1891-1959) who lived in the village, set many of his paintings in the locality, this churchyard being the setting of 'The Resurrection' (1924-7). Nikon 7100; Nikkor 18-200VR

A view of the north side and tower of Holy Trinity Church in the village of Cookham in the north east corner of Berkshire, England. The church dates from the C12th with additions added during the C13th. Sir Stanley Spencer, the renowned artist (1891-1959) who lived in the village, set many of his paintings in the locality, this churchyard being the setting of 'The Resurrection' (1924-7). This image was captured on a bright and breezy afternoon in early springtime. Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

The parish church of St Matthew at Midgeham in West Berkshire, England viewed from the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal. There had been a chapel at Midgeham since the early 1300s but the parish church seen here was not built and consecrated until the late 1850s. Commisioned by the local squire, it was designed by John Johnson in the Early English style which was very popular in the Victorian period. It has a peal of six bells, the oldest having been cast in 1674.

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The parish church of St Matthew at Midgeham in West Berkshire viewed from the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal. There had been a chapel at Midgeham since the early 1300s but the parish church seen here was not built and consecrated until the late 1850s. Commisioned by the local squire, it was designed by John Johnson in the Early English style which was very popular in the Victorian period. The image has been finished in the style of a coloured pencil drawing.

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Looking south across the River Thames from the Buckinghamshire bank to the parish church of All Saints at Bisham in Berkshire, England. The church dates from the 12th century, the squat Norman tower being built around 1175. The buildings were extended over the following years, particularly by the Hoby family who lived in nearby Bisham Abbey. Walking along the Thames Path between Marlow and Henley on Thames, the buildings of both the church and abbey can be seen only a short distance from Marlow.

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The parish church of St Mary in the Thames-side village of Streatley in Berkshire, England. It lies very near the river and is almost next to the bridge linking Streatley with Goring. The church dates from the 13th century but was largely rebuilt in the mid 1800s as it was becoming rather dilapidated. However, many of the original building materials were used such as stone and the flint used for facing. At this time the nave roof was heightened and the clerestory windows added to give more light. Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

The parish church of St Mary in the riverside village of Streatley-on-Thames in Berkshire, England. It lies very near the river and is almost next to the bridge linking Streatley with Goring. The church dates from the 13th century but was largely rebuilt in the mid 1800s as it was becoming rather dilapidated. However, many of the original building materials were used such as stone and the flint used for facing. At this time the nave roof was heightened and the clerestory windows added to give more light. Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

The church of St Andrew's in Chaddleworth, West Berkshire, England, seen in early spring. There was a church here in Saxon times and some stones from then can apparently be found at the base of the tower. However, the building as we see it is mainly Norman with 13th century additions. The south door is a superb example of decorated Norman work.The village of Chaddleworth lies on the southern slopes of the Berkshire (North Wessex) downs on the A338 which runs between Hungerford and Wantage.

The carving on a wooden door in Oxford that was the inspiration for the Narnia books by CS Lewis.

The doorway and bell cote of the parish church of St Laurence at Tidmarsh in West Berkshire. The church building dates from the 12th century although there was apparently an earlier building on this site. The round-arched and beautifully carved Norman doorway leads you into a small nave paved with ancient floor tiles. Two of the nave windows have the remains of medieval wall paintings and on the chancel floor are memorial brasses. The bell cote is supported by carved oak timbers.

The parish church of St Michael and All Angels at Blewbury, Oxfordshire. Blewbury is a picturesque village in the North Wessex Downs not far from Didcot. At its centre is the parish church surrounded by old brick built cottages and almshouses. The church dates from the 11th century with additions constructed later in medieval times. It is surrounded by its churchyard which is designated as a "living churchyard" containing a variety of flora and fauna.A digital pencil sketch from my original photograph.

The parish church of St Michael and All Angels at Blewbury, Oxfordshire. Blewbury is a picturesque village in the North Wessex Downs not far from Didcot. At its centre is the parish church surrounded by old brick built cottages and almshouses. The church dates from the 11th century with additions constructed later in medieval times. It is surrounded by its churchyard which is designated as a "living churchyard" containing a variety of flora and fauna.

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The famous Hertford College Bridge, or Bridge of Sighs, Oxford.