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After the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene is the most frequently mentioned woman in the New Testament writings. Originally called "Mary of Magdala" after her place of origin on the Sea of Galilee, over time the name "Mary Magdalene" became the one commonly used today. According to the Gospels, she is one of the women and men who followed Jesus Christ. Furthermore, according to the biblical accounts, Mary Magdalene is one of the three who anointed Jesus' body on Easter morning after his crucifixion and burial, and she was the very first person to encounter the risen Christ. Pope Francis has therefore honored her as the 'Apostle to the Apostles,' saying during a general audience: "She shows us the God who knows us, embraces us, and cares for our lives. Every person is a story of love that God writes on earth. Like Mary Magdalene, the life of every Christian is embraced by this overflowing joy: We have a God at our side who calls us by name and lifts us up, who transforms us and the world through his resurrection." The feast day of Saint Mary Magdalene in the liturgical calendar is unanimously celebrated on July 22 by the major Christian denominations.

About 1922, the land between the River Colne and the canal was taken over by Rickmansworth Gravel Company. Building in the capital was booming and gravel was in demand. Extraction at the site began and the resulting pit became Stocker's Lake. The original Wembley stadium was built at around this time and many have since speculated on the possibility of a Wembley Connection? Dredging and gravel extraction continued until the 1940s. In 1947 Rickmansworth and Uxbridge Valley Water Company purchased Stocker's Lake (an area of 93.7 acres) for £5000 as the dredging agreement had expired. This was to protect the aquifer and pumping sources at Stocker's and Springwell. The company became Rickmansworth Water Company in 1985 and later part of Three Valleys Water Company, eventually Affinity Water, the present owners. In the 1970s Stocker’s Lake became a nature reserve and day to day management was assigned by the water company to Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust.

The land on which Stocker's Lake now stands was once part of Stocker's Farm which is still there today. Records from 1427 show that the farm already existed and was owned by John Stockere or Stocker. In 1861, Stocker's House was built for the Corporation of London to house the Collector of Coal Dues on the Grand Union Canal. Stocker's House cost £850 to build and the first tenant was Mr. Charles Browton. The dues he collected were, for example, 4 shillings per ton of wine and 12 pence a ton of coal. However with the railways becoming increasingly popular it was decided to sell the house and in 1869 Lord Ebury offered £300

Pretty level ride close to the Thames. Only hassel is several 'reduced width' barriers en-route requiring a dismount.

Open during the day, nit in use so pop in and take a look.

Nice castle, good for a break

you can see the green area in front of and Windsor Castle as a whole, from the village you can see the Caum

There are benches looking towards the River, so a good place to stop for a snack.