|
Lying on the banks of the
River Thames, which is spanned by a magnificent
arched bridge, historic Chertsey is an atmospheric
town with a host of diverse charms.
Its church, for example, has a medieval tower
while its local museum - housed in a Regency
building - contains floor tiles made by the monks
of a former Benedictine abbey, as well as the
Olive Matthews collection of dress and textiles.
This astonishing exhibition illustrates the
changing face of fashion across hundreds of years.
In stark contrast, water-based Thorpe Park is one
of the country’s biggest theme areas, covering 500
acres. Nearby, at Runnymede, is the riverside
water meadow where King John signed the Magna
Carta in 1215. Chertsey Meads is a 170-acre site
of open grassland.
|
