Dorney Waterways
The waterways of Dorney are an important part of Dorney's history. Indeed some say that Dorney's name originated from Dornei, island of bees - so we were, and most of the Parish now is, an island (along with Eton and Eton Wick) with the Thames on one side and the Jubilee River on the other.
The Unwritten History of the Useful Waters of the River Thames by Michael Bayley 2001
A local historian, Michale Bayley, produced a number of historical publications about the area, one of which was called The Unwritten History of the Useful Waters of the River Thames, which recounts the history of the towns and villages along the Thames from Cookham to Windsor. I was given a copy of his book, which was self-published in 2001, by Peter Tyler who had arranged for us both to meet Michael. Sadly, Michael passed away before this meeting could take place. I have created a PDF version of the first 80 pages or so of this book, which I have put up on the website under a new section: Dorney’s Waterways. The Dorney River, Roundmoor Ditch, Cress Brook and Boveney Ditch are all covered in Michael’s wonderful book.
Michael Bayley Unwritten History Section[...]
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A local historian, Michale Bayley, produced a number of historical publications about the area, one of which was called The Unwritten History of the Useful Waters of the River Thames, which recounts the history of the towns and villages along the Thames from Cookham to Windsor. I was given a copy of his book, which was self-published in 2001, by Peter Tyler who had arranged for us both to meet Michael. Sadly, Michael passed away before this meeting could take place. I have created a PDF version of the first 80 pages or so of this book, which I have put up on the website under a new section: Dorney’s Waterways. The Dorney River, Roundmoor Ditch, Cress Brook and Boveney Ditch are all covered in Michael’s wonderful book.
Michael Bayley Unwritten History Section[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [7.4 MB]
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