Ray Mill Island

Ray Mill Island is an island in the River Thames at Boulter's Lock near Maidenhead, Berkshire.

Laid out gardens on Ray Mill Island

Weir and kayak flume from the top of the island

The island is named after the Ray family who once had a flour mill here. The mill was constructed in 1726 on the site of a previous mill, and continued to produce flour until the 1920s.

Boulter's weir runs from the top end of the island across to the Taplow bank. A kayak flume has been built adjacent to the weir on the island.

For over 20 years until it was stolen in October 2011, the island housed The Companion, a memorial statue for four local schoolboys who died in a skiing accident. A new version of the statue was unveiled in the original location in July 2012.

Statues

• "Vintage Boys" by Lydia Karpinska.
• "The Companions" by Eunice Goodman.
• "Maiden with Swans" by Eunice Goodman

See also

• Islands in the River Thames

Outside links

• Ray Mill Island
• Location map: 51°32’5"N, -0°41’55"W