Olney, on the river Ouse, hosts raft and duck races in early July with family entertainment and good old fashioned rivalry and fun. The firework display in November is spectacular and provides easy parking and access to the event. Dickens of a Christmas, now an established event, takes place...
In 1579 the town known as 'Meeching' woke to discover that the river Ouse had burst through a shingle bar, creating a new natural harbour - a new haven. Steeped in maritime history, today, Newhaven is a thriving and creative place to visit. With its cross channel ferry service, busy po...
It is situated beside The Great River Ouse. In 1205 it was given the royal seal by King John Icklingham Immingham Immingham situated on the south bank of the River Humber has had a rich and varied history since 2ad, once famous for its pasture and grazing lands, today it is famous...
Breaches in defences have been repaired so that they are back to the condition they were in just before last year's floods.But many towns remain in danger. In Lewes, East Sussex, which saw some of the worst of the destruction, the EA needs to widen the river Ouse by 17 metres - a ...
Located on the banks of the Great Ouse the town boasts a maritime connection which goes back as far as the 12th century. It was once the center for medieval trade which can be evidenced by the opulent merchant houses and other old trade-related buildings in the town. ...
- Magistrates Court & River Ouse - Old Town Hall, St. Paul's Square - River Ouse - Terraced cottages, Dame Alice Street - View of Bedford from a bridge over the River Ouse Biggleswade - Council Schools (approx. 1905) - Kindly provided by Mark Pendlebury - The Square Billington - Cottag...
First mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, Newport Pagnell is a charming Buckinghamshire town with a rich heritage. Standing next to the River Great Ouse and the River Ouzel (Lovat) the town was an important stopping place for travellers in the age of horse and coach travel. ...
Flying into the region via Gatwick airport, then discover a wealth of places around Gatwick to explore. The beautiful Mid Sussex countryside greats you once you leave the main airport towns with the stunning Ouse Valley Viaduct and Ardingly Reservoir providing the backdrop to your welcome. 60% ...