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Attractions in Henley on Thames

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Attractions in Henley on Thames: Hooray Henley (1202 words)
by - written on 04/07/05 (Very useful, 141 readings)
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If I said “Henley Royal Regatta”, what would come to mind? Pimm’s? Boaters? Salmon Sandwiches? Champagne? Pompous Old Gits? Hooray Henries? Polite Applause? Calm, serene atmosphere? Rip-off prices? Yes, me too. We have just had our first ever Henley and the reality is very different from what I expected. Indeed, what we experienced was vary far from these stereotypes. OK, there was Pimm’s; there was champagne. But a calm, serene atmosphere? No way. Rip-off prices? Yes, plenty of that, though. Why we were going purely by chance. Some friends knew someone who lives on a houseboat on the Thames at Henley. Each year he ... Read the complete review

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