Egham

Settlement in Surrey Runnymede

England

Egham

The Beehive Pub sign: Fuller&#039;s pub on Middle Hill — The Beehive Credit: John Myers

Egham is a small town located in the Runnymede borough of Surrey, England. Situated on the banks of the River Thames, it is approximately 20 miles southwest of central London. Egham is known for its historical significance and picturesque surroundings.

The town is home to the prestigious Royal Holloway, University of London, which is renowned for its stunning Victorian architecture and sprawling campus. The Founder's Building, an iconic landmark, dominates the skyline and is a popular tourist attraction.

Egham has a rich history dating back to the Roman era. It was an important coaching stop on the London to Windsor route and served as a hub for trade and commerce. Today, the town retains its historic charm with several well-preserved buildings, including the 13th-century St. John's Church and the 18th-century Egham Museum.

The town center offers a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and cafes. Egham is well-connected, with excellent transport links. The M25 motorway is easily accessible, providing convenient access to London and other parts of the country. Egham railway station connects the town to London Waterloo in just under an hour.

Egham is surrounded by natural beauty, with the River Thames flowing nearby and the stunning Windsor Great Park just a short distance away. The park offers ample opportunities for leisure activities such as walking, cycling, and picnicking.

Overall, Egham is a charming town that seamlessly blends history, education, and natural beauty, making it an attractive place to live, visit, and study.

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Egham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.429435/-0.557914 or Grid Reference TQ0071. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Beehive

Pub sign: Fuller's pub on Middle Hill

John Myers

Egham station

This shows the up-side frontage as rebuilt in 1985.

David Kemp

St John the Baptist, Egham - south elevation

David Kemp

St John the Baptist, Egham - north elevation

David Kemp

High Street, Egham

This is the north side looking east.

David Kemp

Ongoing construction work, Egham

This was taken where Church Road (running left-right) is met by Station Road (foreground).

David Kemp

Remains of Ankerwycke Priory - looking south-east

David Kemp

Remains of Ankerwycke Priory - looking south-west

David Kemp

Remains of Ankerwycke Priory - looking north-west

David Kemp

Typical conditions on the M25

Mr Ignavy

St John the Baptist Church, Egham

Egham's Georgian parish church dates from 1820.

Des Blenkinsopp

Bad place for Boats

A silted up backwater with several old boats looking in a bit of a state.

Des Blenkinsopp

M25 congestion near Egham

This is a north-south stretch of the M25 west of London, between junctions 12 and 13, at 16:40 on a Friday afternoon. A sign warns to expect delays the following day in connection with rugby at Twickenham. Image reference: 7556608

Robin Stott

Motel and Restaurant

At the complex interchange with the M25 near Egham and Staines. Taken from the shelter of the cyclist and pedestrian underpass of the M25 during a downpour.

Dennis Turner