Henley-in-Arden
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Henley-in-Arden-Station The Great Western Railway opened Henley-in-Arden station, in 1908, on its new line to Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham. The station changed little until it became unstaffed in 1992. The buildings on the northbound platform were demolished in the early 1970s, but the southbound building and canopy remained out of use until they were restored in 2023 by, and for the use of, the community.
Henley-in-Arden railway station, Station Road, Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom
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This building was used as a V.A. Auxiliary Hospital during World War I Nov 1914 - April 1919
Henley-in-Arden Memorial Hall, Station Road, Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom
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Edstone Aqueduct Opened 1816 for the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal. At 145m, this cast iron aqueduct is the longest canal aqueduct in England.
Salters Lane, Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom
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John Keble Bell 'Keble Howard' (1875 - 1928) Childhood home from 1876 - 1895 Son of Rev. G. E. Bell, Vicar of Henley-in-Arden Author, Playwright & Journalist Editor of 'The Sketch' from 1902 - 1904 "One of the foremost humorous novelists of his time"
Costa Coffee - Neville House, 66 High Street, Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom
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John Hannett (1803 - 1893) Lived here at 'the Gables' from 1869 Printer, Bookbinder, Stationer & Postmaster Author of 'The Forest of Arden' High Bailiff 1873 - 1893 "He devoted his life to the service of the town"
The Gables - 105 High Street, Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom
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Benjamin Beddome (1717 - 1795) Born here in the Old Manse Baptist Minister, Preacher and a leading figure in the Midland Baptist Association A prolific hymn writer His collection of 830 hymns were published posthumously in 1818 "His labours were unremitted and evangelical"
The Old Manse - 124 High Street, Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom
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Henley-in-Arden and Beaudesert. Places and items of interest. St Nicholas Church circa 1170, Norman architecture. Site of castle (Norman) once owned by the Demontfort family. Market Cross 15th century. Guild Hall 15th century. Heritage Centre 14th century, 150 High Street. St John's Church 15th century, perpendicular architecture. This is an ancient Manorial Town and the charter was granted by King Henry VI in 1449 and is still presided over by an annually elected High Bailiff and officers of the Court Leet under the authority of the Lord and Lady of the Manor. The town has examples of Tudor and Georgian architecture.
St John's Church, High Street, Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom
William James. Born Henley-in-Arden 13 June 1771 died Bodmin 10 March 1837 Lawyer, surveyor, land agent, and transport visionary, proprietor of the Stratford Canal, promoter of the Stratford-Moreton Tramway and instigator of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. 'Father of the Railway System'
Yew Tree House, High Street, Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom
