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Henley Locations
Henley Locations:
Saint Mary's Church is the most prominent church located within Henley. It features a tower built in the 16th century.
Saint Mary's Church is the most prominent church located within Henley. It features a tower built in the 16th century.
Did You Know These Facts About Saint Mary's Church, Henley?
The Free Henley Grammar School (now no more) was for many years in a building next to the Red Lion Hotel. Purchased by the governors. On 26th November 1602 Augustine Knappe (Knappe Close off King James Way now named) gave £200* for the purchase of land to found and appoint a Free Grammar School. *£38,700.00 using the retail price index at 2012?
Dusty Springfield is buried in St. Mary's churchyard.
Bell ringing practice sessions take place in Saint Mary's Church every Monday evening at 19:00.
In the churchyard of St. Mary's there are several interesting tombs. One of the most notable being of Richard Jennings, a local of Henley (Badgemore) who was renowned as "Master Builder" of St. Paul's Cathedral under Sir Christopher Wren.
