Monkey Island
Introduction
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Monkey Island
Image: © David Hawgood Taken: 26 Mar 2007
Monkey Island is a narrow island in the Thames, and can be reached only by footbridge or boat. It became firm ground only when rubble was dumped following the great fire of London in 1666. The 3rd Duke of Marlborough bought it in 1723, and since then there have been pleasure buildings, lawns, and latterly this hotel. See also Berkshire History website http://www.berkshirehistory.com/castles/monkey_island.html .
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Image Location
Latitude
51.50308
Longitude
-0.683258