Vintage 1991 Hand-Annotated Travel Photo Album – River Thames Path Walk (Reading, Goring to Oxford) An original, meticulously hand-documented travel photo album detailing a long-distance walk along the River Thames Path from Reading and Goring through to Oxford, captured in June 1991. Every page features neat handwritten labels detailing dates, river locks, traditional pub stops, historic churches, and Oxford college rowing activities. Key Locations & Subject Highlights: Oxford & University Rowing: Detailed shots of Oxford's Folly Bridge, Osney Bridge, Christ Church college boathouses, and live action from the Oxford University "Summer Eights" bump races along the River Isis / Thames. Thames Path & Riverside Towns: Scenic photos along Reading, Goring, Binsey village, riverside lock keepers' cottages, level crossings, and river towpaths. Architecture & Local Pubs: Traditional thatched cottages, historic country churches, stained glass details, and traditional waterside inns/pubs. River Life & Transport: Vintage river cruisers, narrowboats, kayaks, and classic 1990s local scenes. Album Specifications & Condition: Cover/Binding: Deep blue patterned hardcover with diagonal gold/silver streak design, holding a heavy-duty spiral-bound interior. Hand-labeled spine reads: "Thames Walk 1991 - Goring to Oxford" (plus Reading section). Page Layout: Self-adhesive magnetic pages with protective clear overlays holding original color photographs alongside detailed handwritten caption cards. Condition: Excellent vintage condition overall. Photographs remain crisp, clear, and well-preserved. Spiral binder works smoothly and holds all pages securely. Mild, natural vintage yellowing around the outer margin edges of the pages. Safely packaged and dispatched promptly.
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