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Home > England > Gloucestershire > Gazetteer > Lechlade > Photo Gallery

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.



Stock photo of Lechlade on Thames, Gloucestershire. Part of the UK Travel and Heritage Image Library from Britain Express, Cotswold Collection

A cottage on the town square at Lechlade

Stock photo of Lechlade on Thames, Gloucestershire. Part of the UK Travel and Heritage Image Library from Britain Express, Cotswold Collection

Signpost with St Mary's church. The church inspired a verse by the poet Shelley.

Stock photo of Lechlade on Thames, Gloucestershire. Part of the UK Travel and Heritage Image Library from Britain Express, Cotswold Collection

The River Thames at Lechlade

Stock photo of Lechlade on Thames, Gloucestershire. Part of the UK Travel and Heritage Image Library from Britain Express, Cotswold Collection

Colourful narrowboat moored at Lechlade, with the tower of St Mary's church beyond

Stock photo of Lechlade on Thames, Gloucestershire. Part of the UK Travel and Heritage Image Library from Britain Express, Cotswold Collection

Statue of Father Thames, which stands at St John's Lock, Lechlade

Stock photo of Lechlade on Thames, Gloucestershire. Part of the UK Travel and Heritage Image Library from Britain Express, Cotswold Collection

Father Thames

Stock photo of Lechlade on Thames, Gloucestershire. Part of the UK Travel and Heritage Image Library from Britain Express, Cotswold Collection

St John's Lock, named for the medieval Priory of St John which once xisted here beside the Thames

Stock photo of Lechlade on Thames, Gloucestershire. Part of the UK Travel and Heritage Image Library from Britain Express, Cotswold Collection

St John's Lock. The lock keeper has constructed a miniature village beside the lock.

Stock photo of Lechlade on Thames, Gloucestershire. Part of the UK Travel and Heritage Image Library from Britain Express, Cotswold Collection

St John's Lock. A popular riverside pub stands just beyond the lock, and makes a wonderful place to have an evening meal.

Stock photo of Lechlade on Thames, Gloucestershire. Part of the UK Travel and Heritage Image Library from Britain Express, Cotswold Collection

A narrowboat glides down the river at sunset

Stock photo of a swan a Lechlade on Thames, Gloucestershire. Part of the UK Travel and Heritage Image Library from Britain Express, Cotswold Collection

A swan enjoys a paddle on the Thames as evening approaches

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All images are © David Ross

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