Photos of Lechlade on Thames Gloucestershire

Lechlade has to be one of the most peaceful market towns in England. It is located at the height of navigation on the Thames, and the walk along the river to St John's Lock is one of the loveliest riverside walks you could imagine.

A cottage on the town square at Lechlade
A cottage on the town square at Lechlade
Signpost with St Mary's church. The church inspired a verse by the poet Shelley
A signpost and St Mary's church
The River Thames at Lechlade
The River Thames at Lechlade
A colourful narrowboat moored at Lechlade
A colourful narrowboat moored at Lechlade
Statue of Father Thames at St John's Lock, Lechlade
Statue of Father Thames at St John's Lock, Lechlade
Father Thames statue
Father Thames statue
St John's Lock, named for the medieval Priory of St John which once existed here beside the Thames
St John's Lock
St John's Lock. The lock keeper has constructed a miniature village beside the lock
St John's Lock. The lock keeper has constructed a miniature village
 A popular riverside pub stands just beyond the lock
St John's Lock at evening
A narrowboat glides down the river at sunset
A narrowboat glides down the river at sunset
A swan enjoys a paddle on the Thames as evening approaches'
A swan enjoys a paddle on the Thames

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