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Bourne End, Buckinghamshire

Discover Bourne End, a charming village nestled by a river, where ancient history meets everyday life!

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Wooburn Green-Little Marlow 005: Wye Valley

Wooburn Green-Little Marlow 005: Wye Valley

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Wooburn Green-Little Marlow 013: Fennell's Wood
Wooburn Green-Little Marlow 068: Church of St Paul, Wooburn
Wooburn Green-Little Marlow 015: Fennell's Wood
Wooburn Green-Little Marlow 018: No kite flying
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Wooburn Green-Little Marlow 071: Church of St Paul, Wooburn
Wooburn Green-Little Marlow 046: Marlow Branch Line
Wooburn Green-Little Marlow 034: Church of St John the Baptist, Little Marlow
Gateway and sundial, Marlow
Wooburn Green-Little Marlow 060: Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus)
The Charles Frohman Memorial, Marlow

Key Facts

Location
Buckinghamshire, England.
Population
Around 5,000 people live here.
Area
About 1.5 square miles.
Famous For
Its location by the River Thames and River Wye.

Where is This Magical Place?

Imagine a cozy village called Bourne End, tucked away in England. It's not a big city, but a lovely place to live. It's near a bigger town called High Wycombe, which is like the capital of this area.

Bourne End is also close to another town called Marlow. Think of it like being in your neighborhood, but with a whole village to explore! It's also very close to the border of another county, like going from one state to another in America.

Rivers and Roads!

Bourne End sits right where a special river, called the River Wye, flows into a much bigger and famous river, the River Thames. The Thames is so wide, it's like a super-highway for boats! This means Bourne End has always been a good spot for people to travel and trade.

The land around Bourne End is pretty and green, perfect for walks and enjoying nature. It's like having a big, beautiful park right outside your door!

A Village with Secrets!

Bourne End has been around for a very long time. People have lived here for ages, building their homes and communities. Over the years, it grew from a small collection of houses into the village we know today.

It's amazing to think about all the stories these old houses could tell! Maybe knights rode through here, or ancient kings visited. It's a place where history feels alive, like a treasure chest waiting to be opened.

What Do People Do Here?

In Bourne End, people do all sorts of jobs. Some might work in shops, helping people find what they need. Others might be teachers, helping kids learn new things at school.

Because it's near the river, some people might work with boats or in places that help things travel. It's a place where people work together to make the village a happy and busy place. They also have fun, maybe going to local events or enjoying the beautiful countryside.

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