Berkshire

Windsor and Eton

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Windsor and Eton are twin towns, in Berkshire, in the South East of England, separated by the River Thames and joined together by Windsor Bridge.
Windsor is an ancient town most famous for its castle, construction of which began in 1075, and which is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world. The royal standard […]

Reading

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Reading is a town in Berkshire in the South East of England. Its main attractions are the medieval abbey ruins, the rivers Thames and Kennet, the surrounding Thames Valley countryside, a major shopping center, restaurant and pubs.
There are several possible derivations of the Reading’s name, however the true source is obscured. Reading holds several Royal […]

Newbury and Thatcham

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Newbury and Thatcham are adjoining towns in the county of Berkshire, in the South East of England.
Newbury is the principal town in the west of the county, and is a historic market town. Thatcham is a dormitory town some three miles to the east, with little obvious boundary between the two towns.
Newbury has a population […]

Maidenhead

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Maidenhead is a fairly affluent area. House prices are amongst the highest in the country, owing partly to the good transport links to London. It is one of the safest Conservative seats in the UK. The MP is the Shadow Leader of the House, Theresa May.
Maidenhead is on the main rail and road routes between […]

Berkshire

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Berkshire is a county in the South East region of England, located immediately to the west of London. Whilst its proximity to that city, and its own centers of commerce, ensure a large and affluent population, Berkshire still possesses much rural scenery, including long stretches of the River Thames. A visit to Windsor and its […]