Henley-on-Thames (N 51° 32’ 15” W 0° 54’ 16”) Card 150x150mm with recycled envelope and biodegradable cello. Detailed caption on the reverse of the card. Card is blank for your own message.
Henley-on-Thames (N 51° 32’ 15” W 0° 54’ 16”)
Henley-on-Thames was founded in the 12th Century on the edge of the Chiltern Hills and along the banks of the River Thames. It is a picturesque town that was used as a river crossing and port for the supply of timber and grain along the river to London in the 1300s. The town is probably best known these days for the Annual Royal Regatta which attracts some of the world’s finest rowers, including the Olympians Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Matthew Pinsent. Henley Regatta was first held in 1829, and has been held every year ever since, apart from during the two World Wars. It was originally staged by the Mayor and the people of Henley as a public attraction with a fair and other amusements, but the emphasis quickly changed so that competitive amateur rowing became the main intention. The start of the course is marked by Temple Island, upon which stands a picturesque folly designed by James Wyatt in 1771. The length of the course is 1.34 miles (2.15km), and takes roughly seven minutes to cover.
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