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Dorney, The Reach 1951
Photo ref: D87007
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Our last view shows Dorney Reach with the Berkshire bank on the left. This tranquil stretch of towing path, now part of the splendid Thames Path long distance footpath, has had its tranquillity rudely shattered. Now, in the middle distance an elegant duck egg blue-painted steel bridge carries the ceaseless roar of the M4 motorway across the River Thames, in effect the latest Maidenhead by-pass.

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Memories of Dorney, the Reach 1951

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Dorney, The Reach 1951

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My friend Jean and I used to pick wild violets in the wood just along the towpath on the right hand side of this picture.  The wood was a carpet of yellow celandines in Spring and the scent from the wild violets was reward in itself.  We lived in Dorney Reach so most of our childhood was spent by the river Thames.  Further back from this picture on the other side of the riverbank was Monkey Island Hotel.  
We used to visit Dorney Reach a lot when I was a child as it was one of our favourite Sunday afternoon walks. We used to park and then walk down to the river passing the church on the way. The path was always shady and cool even in the hottest summer weather.