Thorn Hill

Hill, Mountain in Berkshire

England

Thorn Hill

Estbury (Isbury) Almshouses, Lambourn, Berkshire According to the inscription on the frieze, the almshouses were founded by John Estbury in 1502 and rebuilt by Henry Hippisley in 1852. — Estbury (Isbury) Almshouses, Lambourn, Berkshire Credit: Oswald Bertram

Thorn Hill is a small hill located in the county of Berkshire, England. Rising to an elevation of approximately 300 feet, Thorn Hill offers visitors stunning views of the surrounding countryside and nearby towns. The hill is covered in lush green vegetation, with a mix of grassy meadows, woodlands, and shrubs.

Thorn Hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, with a network of hiking trails crisscrossing the hillside. These trails offer varying levels of difficulty, making Thorn Hill suitable for hikers of all abilities. Additionally, the hill is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and small mammals.

At the summit of Thorn Hill, visitors can find a small picnic area where they can relax and take in the panoramic views of the Berkshire landscape. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the neighboring counties of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Overall, Thorn Hill is a peaceful and picturesque natural attraction, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside.

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Estbury (Isbury) Almshouses, Lambourn, Berkshire According to the inscription on the frieze, the almshouses were founded by John Estbury in 1502 and rebuilt by Henry Hippisley in 1852.

Estbury (Isbury) Almshouses, Lambourn, Berkshire

According to the inscription on the frieze, the almshouses were founded by John Estbury in 1502 and rebuilt by Henry Hippisley in 1852.

The Hare, Ermin Street A very pleasant pub/restaurant.

The Hare, Ermin Street

A very pleasant pub/restaurant.

Ford at Eastbury This is the first of two fords on the River Lambourn at Eastbury.

Ford at Eastbury

This is the first of two fords on the River Lambourn at Eastbury.

St James, Eastbury: late March 2016

St James, Eastbury: late March 2016

St James, Eastbury: banner

St James, Eastbury: banner

St James, Eastbury: font

St James, Eastbury: font

St James, Eastbury: pulpit

St James, Eastbury: pulpit

St James, Eastbury: organ

St James, Eastbury: organ

St James, Eastbury: memorial to a former incumbent Clarke was educated at Christ Church, Oxford and ordained in 1938. After a curacy in Stoke-on-Trent he was a chaplain to the forces from 1940 to 1946. When peace returned he became Vicar of Uttoxeter. He was also a Territorial Army Chaplin from 1947 to 1962. He was Rector of Easthampstead from 1957 to 1964.

St James, Eastbury: memorial to a former incumbent

Clarke was educated at Christ Church, Oxford and ordained in 1938. After a curacy in Stoke-on-Trent he was a chaplain to the forces from 1940 to 1946. When peace returned he became Vicar of Uttoxeter. He was also a Territorial Army Chaplin from 1947 to 1962. He was Rector of Easthampstead from 1957 to 1964.

St James, Eastbury: altar

St James, Eastbury: altar

St James, Eastbury: choir stalls

St James, Eastbury: choir stalls

St James, Eastbury: stained glass window (a)

St James, Eastbury: stained glass window (a)

St James, Eastbury: stained glass window (b)

St James, Eastbury: stained glass window (b)

St James, Eastbury: stained glass window (c)

St James, Eastbury: stained glass window (c)

St James, Eastbury: Sunday School altar I&#039;m never sure if I should honour Robert Raikes or abjure him. Memories of a vinegary spinster telling the five year old me to sit still for what seemed an eternity while she read a Bible story in a monotonous drone are trumped by happy teenage mornings playing football with an amiable hippy, who also organised trips to the swimming pool and theatre. For all this we have to thank Robert Raikes, the evangelical editor of the Gloucester Journal. In 1780 he and a clergyman friend began the first Sunday School. It was to be aimed at all children, not just those of churchgoers. Three years later Raikes published an account of this Sunday School in the columns of his publication. From there it gained publicity through The Gentlemen’s Magazine; but it was the nascent Times newspaper, founded in 1785, that really drove the movement.

St James, Eastbury: Sunday School altar

I'm never sure if I should honour Robert Raikes or abjure him. Memories of a vinegary spinster telling the five year old me to sit still for what seemed an eternity while she read a Bible story in a monotonous drone are trumped by happy teenage mornings playing football with an amiable hippy, who also organised trips to the swimming pool and theatre. For all this we have to thank Robert Raikes, the evangelical editor of the Gloucester Journal. In 1780 he and a clergyman friend began the first Sunday School. It was to be aimed at all children, not just those of churchgoers. Three years later Raikes published an account of this Sunday School in the columns of his publication. From there it gained publicity through The Gentlemen’s Magazine; but it was the nascent Times newspaper, founded in 1785, that really drove the movement.

St James, Eastbury: stained glass window (d)

St James, Eastbury: stained glass window (d)

St James, Eastbury: memorial to a poet and his wife Created by Lawrence Whistler<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurence_Whistler" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurence_Whistler">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> this is a memorial to Edward and Helen Thomas <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Thomas_(poet)#Personal_life" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Thomas_(poet)#Personal_life">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
There is also a Whistler window to Thomas at Steep<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SU7425?class=Memorial" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SU7425?class=Memorial">Link</a>

St James, Eastbury: memorial to a poet and his wife

Created by Lawrence WhistlerLink

this is a memorial to Edward and Helen Thomas Link

There is also a Whistler window to Thomas at SteepLink

St James, Eastbury: lectern

St James, Eastbury: lectern

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Thorn Hill is located at Grid Ref: SU3377 (Lat: 51.493241, Lng: -1.522572)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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