Marlow is a town located on the River Thames in Buckinghamshire in England. I was delighted to stay with friends in this pretty town.
It is a charming Georgian market town with historic streets lined with beautiful houses, gardens, boutique shops, restaurants and cafes…come for a walk through Marlow.
The town’s most famous landmark is the suspension bridge, which joins the counties of Buckingshire and Berkshire. It was designed by William Tierney Clark, opened in 1832, with construction completed by 1835. The first photo is not mine.
The Marlow Lock originates from the 14th century.
Marlow is full of gorgeous gardens…lots of inspiration.
I have never seen a bigger poppy.
We had the most delicious lunch just outside Marlow at The Dew Drop Inn. The venison pie was magnificent. All three of us had it and didn’t want it to end. All of the dishes were excellent and the service was great.
The restaurant was in a beautiful setting and had delightful details scattered about.
TS Eliot and Mary and Percy ByssheShelley are a few of its famous past residents. Mary Shelley completed her famous book, Frankenstein, here. She began that story in Bagni di Lucca, an interesting connection.
Thank you Raffaela and Stephen for having me to stay and sharing your wonderful part of the world with me. You are perfect hosts and great tour guides.
Lovely part of England & reminded me of Henley on Thames where a family member spent time & I was lucky enough to visit many times
By: Elizabeth Valerie Litzow on May 26, 2024
at 5:29 am
It is not far from Henley, pretty part of the world.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 26, 2024
at 6:33 am
Wow, how beautiful.
By: jenny on May 26, 2024
at 7:37 am
It is a beautiful town.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 26, 2024
at 1:33 pm
Marlow & district certainly looks so interesting & the gardens looking very English. Would also like to dine in the Dew Drop Inn.
By: Camillus Davall on May 26, 2024
at 8:38 am
I would go back for the Dew Drop Inn alone.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 26, 2024
at 1:34 pm
Isn’t it all beautiful! That poppy is a whopper. The pub is delightful even down to photographs on the mantelpiece. The gardens are beautiful. I’m just re-reading Helene Hanffs ‘The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street. and it makes me want to go back to London with her book in my pocket.
By: Jan on May 26, 2024
at 11:18 am
I desperately wanted to steal that poppy! It was astounding.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 26, 2024
at 1:34 pm