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In boxing terminology, the Jefferson County maps made in 1809 by Charles Varle and in 1820 by John Wood were the undercard. The main event was a double bill and

Folks interested in exploring Local History are always on the lookout for sources of information. Newspapers and books are frequently the resources most often consulted, and in today’s world many of them are as accessible as your personal computer. However, when conducting research do not overlook the value of a good map. Maps are just like photographs in that they capture very important details such as place names, roads, rivers and streams that existed when the map was drawn. Some maps h...

Were back in business );  ); BUSINESSES in and around Henley are hoping to make up for lost time as they prepare to re-open on Monday. Non-essential retailers, including clothes shops, are allowed to trade again, bringing some relief to the embattled high street hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Hairdressers, beauty and nail salons and gyms can also open. Pubs and restaurants can serve food and alcohol outdoors only. The rule of six — up to six people, or two separate households — will appl...

Pubs hope to avoid April showers );  ); PUBS and restaurants are proceeding with caution after being given a roadmap for the lifting of coronavirus measures. Although they can start to serve customers from April 12, this will be outdoors only for at least a month. The possibility of trade being heavily dependent on weather means some have decided to wait until May to bring staff back and re-open fully. Limits on social contact are set to remain until June, which means covid safety measures wil...

‘You learn to live with the river’ ); THE worst flooding in seven years hit the Henley area this week. Low-lying land was covered in water after the River Thames and River Loddon burst their banks following days of heavy rain that came a week after snowfall. Some of the worst-hit areas included Wargave, where the water was waist deep in places and some houses were only accessible by boat, and Shiplake, where gardens and nearby fields were submerged. Lash Brook overflowed and residents wore ...