Boulter's Island

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Tail of Boulter's Island with Boulter's Lock to the left
Houses on Boulter's Island

Boulter's Island is an island in the River Thames at Boulter's Lock, near Maidenhead, Berkshire.[1] Boulter's Island is accessible by motor vehicle across 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. Ray Mill Island lies alongside to the east 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]

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References

  1. Cove-Smith, Chris (2006). The River Thames Book. Imray Laurie Norie and Wilson. ISBN 0-85288-892-9. 
  2. Plaque on bridge to the island

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