EDGAM - THE MAGNA CARTA TOWN
Edgam
is the first area, my brother bought his first house in England in
2010.
I
was lucky enough to have stayed on 4 months in his new house in July
2010.
As
the opportunity arise, I was able to get to know this little town
during my stay, here.
It
is a historic township where there are – statue of the sealing of
The Magna Carta, United Church of Edgam, Royal Holloway College,
Museum and a row of shopping and restaurant area.
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| EDGAM TOWN CENTRE |
Sealing
of The Magna Carta at Runnymede 1215AD. The sealing of Great Charter
of Democracy of Democracy was preceded by 9days of negotiations
between King John and 25 Barons led by Robert Fitzwalter (Lord of
Dunnow). The monument symbolises event sculptured by David Parfitt.
The incorporated tableau panels were designed and carved by local
residents. Plaque recognition of achievements are Ben Lanham, Linda
Francis, John Ashmore, Michael Recres, Teal Martin, Madge Taylor,
Sally Pope, Chris Pluthers, Elaine Jones Colin Mill, James Ashmore
and Julie Thomas.
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| SEALING F THE MAGNA CARTA STATUE |
United
Church of Egham – is a local ecumenical partnership of two
mainstream Christian denominations – Methodist Church and the
United Reformed Church.
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| UNITED CHURCH OF EGHAM |
The
Egham Museum, established in 1968 by Egham-by-Runnymede Historical
Society, to preserve and display local artefacts for the benefit of
the community. Display – Magna Carte and Runnymede, Lagonda car
manufacture, crested China, 18th century stocks, mid 20th
century restored invalid carriage, prints and paintings.
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| STRODE'S COLLEGE |
Royal
Holloway College, Edgham was founded by Thomas Holloway, a self made
multi-millionaire in 1879, after his wife Jane, suggested a college
for women might bring about 'the greatest public good'. The building
was largely inspired by the Chateau de Chambord in the Loire valley
and opened by Queen Victoria in 1886.
Magna Carta Memorial, Coopers Hill, Englefield Green is located near Egham.
A memorial commemorating the sealing of Magna Carta by King John in 11215. There are also memorials to US President John F Kennedy, and at the top of the hill, the RAF Memorial. The Thames Path National Trail runs through the Runnymede meados along the banks of the river.
2010/2011
