Armitage, Jill
Secret Staines-upon-Thames and Laleham (Secret)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781398115569
- author:
- Armitage, Jill
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.4 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Staines-upon-Thames and its neighbour Laleham are 19 miles west of central London, linked by road and river. The area's unique geography, with the Thames and its tributaries creating a series of flood plains, played a significant role in its history. When the Romans arrived in AD 43, they found a series of primitive wooden bridges crossing the rivers, which they called Ad Pontes - literally 'at the bridges'. Over the centuries, Staines developed into an important inland port and trading town, thanks to its strategic location where the road route from London to the West Country crossed the Thames. The town's waterpower drove mill machinery, which produced a range of goods, including flour, mustard, and linoleum, which became highly successful globally. As commerce replaced industry, Staines underwent a major transformation, earning the prestigious Town Centre Environment Award in 2003 for its shopping precincts, offices, and homes. Today, visitors can explore the town's history through 26 monumental site-specific representations on an art trail along the Roman backbone of the town. The nearby village of Laleham, with its picturesque lanes and listed buildings, offers a glimpse into the area's charming past.
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