Bisham Hoodies

Seen from the Thames path between Marlow and Henley-on-Thames, the church of All Saints in the riverside village of Bisham in Berkshire, just upstream of the National Sports Centre. The Grade 2 listed church dates from the 12th century, the oldest remaining part being the tower.

An impressionist's view of a launch travelling up the River Thames passing the parish church at Bisham in Berkshire. The 12th century parish church of All Saints stands on the banks of the Thames and is next door to Bisham Abbey, the National Sports Centre. Unsurprisingly, racing boat crews can often be seen training on the Thames here. This launch might well have come from the nearby Buckinghamshire town of Marlow-on-Thames - just downstream.

An excursion boat taking sightseers along the River Thames, passing the 12th century church of All Saints at Bisham in Berkshire, England. This stretch of the river is famous as a centre for rowing. Next door to the church is the Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre and just downstream is Marlow in Buckinghamshire with its rowing clubs.

Seen from the Thames path between Marlow and Henley-on-Thames, the church of All Saints in the riverside village of Bisham in Berkshire, just upstream of the National Sports Centre. The Grade 2 listed church dates from the 12th century, the oldest remaining part being the tower. A digital drawing from my original photograph.

Looking across the Thames to Bisham in Berkshire, England. This view is from the towpath leading from Marlow to Henley-on-Thames. On the far bank is the parish church of All Saints at Bisham which dates from the 12th century. This stretch of the river is famous for its rowing clubs and rowers - particularly Sir Steve Redgrave. Near the church is the Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre.

Looking across the River Thames from the Thames Path just upriver from Marlow, Buckinghamshire, to the parish church of All Saints at Bisham in Berkshire. This image, from my original photograph, is produced in the style of an oil painting. . The church has a superb late Norman tower which dates from about 1175 and is here seen framed by trees and reflected in the river. Nearby is Bisham Abbey, the National Sports Centre.

All Saints church at Bisham in Berkshire, England sits next to the River Thames between Henley-on-Thames and Marlow and is here seen from the Thames Path. This Grade 2 listed building dates from the 12th century, the oldest remaining part being the tower seen here with its reflection in the river.

Looking across the River Thames from the Thames Path in Buckinghamshire to the parish church of All Saints at Bisham in Berkshire. 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. Just a short distance downstream is the riverside town of Marlow with its iconic suspension bridge. Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

Looking across the River Thames from the Thames Path just upriver from Marlow, Buckinghamshire, to the parish church of All Saints at Bisham in Berkshire. This image, from my original photograph, is produced in the style of an oil painting. . The church has a superb late Norman tower which dates from about 1175 and is here seen framed by trees and reflected in the river. Nearby is Bisham Abbey, the National Sports Centre.

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.

A pleasure boat taking its passengers along the River Thames passing the parish church at Bisham in Berkshire, England. The 12th century parish church of All Saints at Bisham stands on the banks of the Thames and is next door to Bisham Abbey, the national Sports Centre. Unsurprisingly, racing boat crews can often be seen training on the Thames here. The pleasure boat has probably come from the Buckinghamshire town of Marlow on Thames just downstream.

The sun setting over the River Thames just upstream from Marlow in Buckinghamshire, looking towards Bisham on the Berkshire side. This stretch of river is frequently busy with rowing, kayaking and canoeing crews training as both Marlow Rowing Club and the National Sports Centre at Bisham Abbey are close by. However, on this peaceful late afternoon, apart from the walkers on the Thames Path, there are only two rowing crews remaining on the river! Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200