Pangbourne Tapestries

A digital pencil sketch of the view looking upriver to the weir at Pangbourne in Berkshire. This picturesque stretch of the Thames has been the subject of many paintings over the years and here it has been caught in the afternoon light of a winter's day. The weir lies next to The Swan public house which has appeared in such books as Jerome K Jerome's 'Three Men In A Boat' Near this spot in Pangbourne, later in his life, lived the author Kenneth Graham who drew inspiration from the river.

The view looking eastwards from Pangbourne in Berkshire, England, towards the Whitchurch toll bridge captured on a late summer afternoon. The toll bridge, one of only two remaining on the Thames joins Pangbourne in Berkshire with Whitchurch on Thames in Oxfordshire. There has been a bridge here since 1792, the present iron one, constructed in 1902 being the third. The author Kenneth Graham lived at Pangbourne, the river being immortalised in his book 'The Wind In The Willows'.

The sky reflected in the River Thames as it flows past Pangbourne Meadows in Pangbourne, Berkshire separating it from Whitchurch in Oxfordshire. The riverside here is lined with moored river boats during the summer but now in November it's empty. This is the view downstream from the Whitchurch toll bridge with river heading towards Reading and eventually London and the sea. This spot is often filled with canoeists and kayakers from the nearby outdoor centre. Canon Powershot G12

The River Thames at Pangbourne. This is the scene just below the weir before it flows under the toll bridge at Whitchurch and on past Pangbourne Meadows. There has been a toll bridge here since 1792, the original being wooden. The present iron bridge was constructed in 1902 and has recently been refurbished. This image was captured on a bright afternoon in early February when the Thames was high and flowing fast.

The River Thames as it flows past the village of Pangbourne in Berkshire, England. This view, captured on an evening in late summer, looks towards the Whitchurch toll bridge which joins Oxfordshire and Berkshire. The river here was immortalised by Kenneth Graham in his book 'The Wind In The Willows'. This stretch of river is often alive with canoes and kayaks from the adjacent activity centre and above the weir boat crews from Pangbourne College can often be seen training.

The view standing on the toll bridge at Whitchurch-on-Thames and looking upriver towards Pangbourne weir - captured on a November afternoon. The first bridge here was wooden and was constructed in 1792 followed by a further one in 1852. The present bridge is iron and was originally built in 1902. It was recently refurbished in 2013--14. It is one of only two toll bridges remaining over the Thames, the other being at Swinford. Canon Powershot G12

The toll bridge over the River Thames linking the villages of Pangbourne in Berkshire and Whitchurch on Thames in Oxfordshire UK. This view is from Pangbourne Meadows on the south bank looking north to Whitchurch.. The first bridge here was wooden and was constructed in 1792 followed by a further one in 1852. The present bridge is iron and was originally built in 1902. It was recently refurbished in 2013-14. It is one of only two toll bridges remaining over the Thames, the other being at Swinford.

A quiet spot for cattle to drink on the River Pang just south of Pangbourne in West Berkshire. Here the riverside footpath leads south from Pangbourne to Tidmarsh. The Pang, one of England's ecologically valued chalk streams, starts its life on the Berkshire Downs near Compton (depending on rainfall!) and supports a wide variety of wildlife. This is a digital drawing from my original photograph.

The view of Whitchurch toll bridge over the River Thames from Pangbourne Meadows on the southern, Berkshire bank. This image was captured in late autumn with much of the brilliant colour still in evidence. The first bridge here was wooden and was constructed in 1792, followed by a further one in 1852. The present bridge is iron and was originally built in 1902. It was recently refurbished in 2013--14. It's one of only two toll bridges remaining over the Thames, the other being at Swinford near Witney, Oxfordshire. Canon G12

The toll bridge over the River Thames linking the villages of Pangbourne and Whitchurch on Thames. This view is from Pangbourne Meadows on the south bank looking north to Whitchurch.. The first bridge here was wooden and was constructed in 1792 followed by a further one in 1852. The present bridge is iron and was originally built in 1902. It was recently refurbished in 2013--14. It is one of only two toll bridges remaining over the Thames, the other being at Swinford. Canon Powershot G12

The toll bridge at Whitchurch on Thames, spanning the river between Pangbourne in Berkshire and Whitchurch in Oxfordshire, England. There has been a bridge here since 1792, the present iron one, constructed in 1902 being the third. It is one of the few remaining toll bridges on the River Thames. From October 2013 until September 2014 the bridge was closed to traffic in order that it could be completely dismantled and refurbished. Nikon D7000

The scene from the toll bridge at Whitchurch on Thames in Oxfordshire. The church of St Mary stands above the cottages which surround the old mill - no longer working but converted into flats. However, two large water wheels can be seen beneath the building, The church, originally built in Norman times underwent an extensive rebuilding programme during the Victorian period. Whitchurch is across the Thames and just north of the village of Pangbourne in Berkshire.

The scene looking upstream and under the ironwork of the toll bridge connecting Whitchurch-on-Thames in Oxfordshire with Pangbourne in West Berkshire. The present, very picturesque bridge is made of iron and was originally built in 1902. However, due to age and wear It was recently refurbished in 2013--14. It's one of only two toll bridges remaining over the Thames, the other being at Swinford near Witney, Oxfordshire Canon G12

A digital sketch of woodland lit by winter sunshine. This image was created from my original photograph taken on a January walk in Sulham Woods, West Berkshire. This woodland, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) lies on the hills above the village of Sulham near Pangbourne. Here we are in the beechwoods which overlook the village and give views across the Thames Valley to Oxfordshire. A favourite place for dog walkers - my two labradors loved it here!

The church of St Laurence in Tidmarsh, Berkshire. The church dates from the 12th century and is notable for its fine carved Norman doorway and unusual 12th century polygonal apse. Inside, medieval wall paintings survive in two of the nave's window recesses. The church is very near the River Pang which flows through the village on its way to join the Thames at Pangbourne.

The toll bridge over the River Thames linking the villages of Pangbourne and Whitchurch on Thames. This view is from Pangbourne Meadows on the south bank looking north to Whitchurch.. The first bridge here was wooden and was constructed in 1792 followed by a further one in 1852. The present bridge is iron and was originally built in 1902. It was recently refurbished in 2013--14. It is one of only two toll bridges remaining over the Thames, the other being at Swinford.

A digital sketch of the river at Whitchurch-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. in early autumn. This is the scene form the toll bridge wich links the villages of Whitchurch and Pangbourne (Berkshire). The church of St Mary stands above the cottages which surround the old mill - no longer working but converted into flats. The church, originally built in Norman times underwent an extensive rebuilding programme during the Victorian period.

The church of St Laurence in the village of Tidmarsh near Pangbourne in West Berkshire. This is a small 12th century church with many Norman features including a fine carved south doorway. Insider there is a Norman font and carved wooden supports for the belfry. There are also wall paintings in two of the nave windows. The church is very near the River Pang which flows through the village on its way to join the Thames at Pangbourne.

The meadows between Tidmarsh and Sulham in West Berkshire on an autumnal day. Tidmarsh is situated on the road between Pangbourne and Theale and parallel to this flows the River Pang, passing through the mill where the author Lytton Strachey once lived. This image shows the footpath to Sulham as it winds under the tree before crossing a small stream.