Portrait of Henley-on-Thames: British Country Landscapes, Traditions and Community Life - Hardcover

Donahue, Jim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0857042637 ISBN 13: 9780857042637

Publisher: Halsgrove, 2015

Synopsis

Henley-on-Thames is famous as the centre of the international rowing world for one week in July every year. It is also an extremely attractive town, home to the famous who own impressive houses in the area. Whilst rightly celebrating the elements for which Henley is justly renowned, Portrait of Henley-on-Thames looks beyond the stereotypes, to capture the "real" Henley, a town of strong traditions and a vibrant community. Award-winning photographer Jim Donahue's images portray local business, competitive sport, music and the arts and unique events such as the Mayor Making ceremony and the annual ploughing match. We are introduced to Henley's engaging people, from local brewers and shopkeepers, to celebrities and musicians. The surrounding countryside is also featured strongly: Henley nestles between one of the nicest stretches of the Thames and the rolling Chiltern Hills. These stunning landscapes are shown through the course of the four seasons. Jim Donahue's glorious photographs in this superb book make it abundantly clear why Henley-on-Thames has been consistently rated as one of the best places to live in Britain.

Edition details

• Publisher: Halsgrove
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0857042637
• ISBN 13: 9780857042637
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 144