Henley on Thames. Town, trade and river
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- Author(s) Townley, Simon, et al
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 2009
- Pages 198pp; illus
- Publisher Phillimore
- Place Published Chichester
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- Name National Library of Scotland
- City Edinburgh
- County Lothian
- Country Scotland
- Postcode EH1 1EW
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General history of Henley but with a notable focus on trade in grain, etc, to London via the River Thames and the town's strategic location at the head of the Thames navigation until its opening to Oxford. Also deals with local malting industry and its London market. Chapters include 'The medieval river trade' [pp21-367]; 'Opening of the river. Trade and navigation, 1540-1760' [pp61-72]; 'Age of improvement. Road and river, 1700-1830' [pp97-114]