Boulter's Island
Boulter's Island is an island in the River Thames at Boulter's Lock, in the north-east suburbs of Maidenhead, Berkshire.[1] It is next to the Maidenhead (west) bank, separated by the lock cut. Boulter's Island is accessible by motor vehicle via Boulter's Bridge across the tail of Boulter's Lock. The island has a number of private houses, a restaurant and a small boatyard with a slipway.
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Tail of Boulter's Island with Boulter's Lock to the left
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Houses on Boulter's Island
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Head of Boulter's Island with Boulter's Lock Wier and the head of Ray Mill Island to the left
Ray Mill Island lies alongside to the east and is a public park, separated from Boulter's Island by the Ray Mill Stream.
Richard Dimbleby, the BBC broadcaster lived for many years in a house on Boulter's Island.[2]
See also
References
- Cove-Smith, Chris (2006). The River Thames Book. Imray Laurie Norie and Wilson. ISBN 0-85288-892-9.
- Plaque on bridge to the island
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External links
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Glen Island | Boulter's Island | Ray Mill Island |
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