The Windrush Valley
The Windrush Valley by Mark Child, published by Amberley Publishing in 2010, offers a detailed exploration of the Windrush River, the largest of the Cotswold rivers. Spanning approximately forty miles through Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, this book provides an overview of the river’s historical significance, its role in shaping local communities, and its contemporary value. With 192 pages of content, readers will find a comprehensive guide to the towns and villages along the river’s course, from Snowshill to Newbridge.
This edition presents a thorough description of the river’s uses throughout history and the picturesque countryside it traverses. Readers can expect insights into the architecture and history of each location, as well as the ecological aspects of the river and its surroundings. The book is richly illustrated with the author’s own photographs, enhancing the visual experience of the journey along the Windrush. Whether for those planning to travel the river’s length or for visitors interested in specific sites, this guide serves as a valuable resource for understanding the region’s heritage and natural beauty.
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The Windrush is the largest of the Cotswold rivers. Running for about forty miles through parts of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, it is also the longest. It is the waterway that turned Bourton-on-the-Water into an inland resort, and it fl ows adjacent to the major tourist venue of Burford. It runs alongside historic Witney, and close to the picturesque Slaughters. This book begins with a description of the river, its uses in the past, the countryside through which it passes, and its value today. It then follows the entire course of the river from Snowshill, just north of its source, to the point where it debouches into the River Thames at Newbridge, describing all thirty-six towns and villages along the way. Those who wish to travel its length, or visit specifi c places, will fi nd this an invaluable guide. The book includes descriptions of the history and architecture of every place, the part played by the River Windrush in its past as well as now, and what is to be seen there by the visitor today. The book is illustrated throughout with the author’s own photographs.
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