Staines upon Thames a walk in the Historical picturesque Hythe area today скачать в хорошем качестве

Staines upon Thames a walk in the Historical picturesque Hythe area today

The Hythe in Staines-upon-Thames, England has a history that dates back to Roman times. The Hythe was a small port on the River Thames, and the name means "landing place on the river". Roman period Evidence of a Roman settlement has been found at the Hythe The Roman bridge was likely in a similar location to the medieval bridge Saxon period The Hythe was listed as a port on the River Thames in Saxon times Medieval period The Hythe's importance was emphasized by its location opposite Staines, which was an important town 17th and 18th centuries Many of the buildings on the Hythe date from this period The expansion of barge traffic may have improved the Hythe's commercial position 19th century The present Staines Bridge was opened in 1832 1970 The Hythe was designated a Conservation Area Today The Hythe is one of the best preserved areas of Staines The Hythe has 28 Grade II Listed properties and land-mark structures