Henley-on-Thames

American

[hen-lee-on-temz] / ˈhɛn li ɒnˈtɛmz /

noun

a city in SE Oxfordshire, in S England: annual rowing regatta.

Henley-on-Thames British

/ ˈhɛnlɪ- /

noun

Often shortened to: Henley. a town in S England, in SE Oxfordshire on the River Thames: a riverside resort with an annual regatta. Pop: 10 513 (2001)

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Ms Boddie, of Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, was fatally injured when she was thrown from her bike near Lake Garda on Saturday.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2023

The Washington men’s rowing team won its race in The Temple Challenge Cup on the opening day of the Henley Royal Regatta in Henley-on-Thames, England.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2023

Janet Waterston, 61, who was visiting London from her home in Henley-on-Thames, said she expected a “jubilant atmosphere,” not least because the government has given the country a day off on Monday after the ceremony.

From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2023

Caroline Jacobs was driving home to Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire on Thursday after a camping trip in Wales.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2022

Mary Blandy was the daughter of Francis Blandy, a lawyer at Henley-on-Thames.

From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 2 Elia and The Last Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb

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