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Sandford on Thames dates back further than the Domesday Book of 1086. The name reflects the ford and crossing point of the river. The river meadows have also made farming rich in the area. Today it's a pretty village with a good pub by the river.

On the patronage of this church dedicated to "Saint LAWRENCE": He is one of the early Christian Roman martyrs from a time when Christianity was still strictly forbidden. He was archdeacon of Pope Sixtus II and after his execution was ordered by the pagan emperor Valerian to hand over the treasure of the church to him. Laurentius asked for three days to do this, distributed the church's assets among the poor inhabitants of Rome and, after the agreed time, came to the emperor with the poor to present them to him as the treasure of the church. He was then tortured to death. Legend has it that he was roasted alive on a grate - this attribute can be seen in many depictions of Saint Lawrence - over coals. He is said to have been in good spirits and asked his executioner if he would turn him over. The memorial day of Saint Lawrence in the calendar of saints is August 10, the recorded date of his execution in A.D. 258.

This perfect country pub is situated right on the banks of the River Thames and offers walkers a rest and refreshing drink or bite to eat in a cosy setting.

Nice refreshing pitstop

The Radley College Boathouse and this stretch of the Thames is the training ground for some of those who go on to be GB athletes, representing the country in rowing. As you reach the boathouse, you might be lucky enough to see some rowers sprinting up and down the river. If not, you can still admire the boats out on the side.