References for Hobbs of Henley (the book)
(Please note that the full list is still being compiled and some references are still to be confirmed) INTRODUCTION Page 4, poem:... Read More
10 interesting facts about Henley
Facts about the town taken from Hobbs of Henley: a History by Simon Wenham (published by Amberley Press). 1. Inappropriate bathing In... Read More
Out now: ‘Hobbs of Henley: a History’
[See below for details of suppliers] DESCRIPTION Hobbs of Henley is not only one of the best-known businesses in Henley-on-Thames, it also... Read More
Book Launch for Hobbs of Henley: a History [POSTPONED]
[The launch event described below has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. A new date will be arranged in due course]... Read More
Out now: Updated (2017) version of Pleasure Boating
A new edition (reprint) of Pleasure Boating on the Thames is out now. Besides being a thicker tome, thanks to it being... Read More
Maritime Legacy: The Titanic and Oxford
The sinking of the Titanic on its maiden voyage is probably the most famous shipping disaster of all time, but few know... Read More
Arson and acid: the darker side of the Oxford Suffragette movement
Arson and acid: the darker side of the Oxford suffragette movement Remarkable scenes were witnessed on the streets of Oxford on 21... Read More
The River Thames and the Popularisation of Camping, 1860-1980
This academic article by Simon Wenham reconsiders the history of (recreational) camping in Britain. It challenges the prevailing idea that the pastime... Read More
Oxford, the Thames and Leisure: a History of Salter Bros, 1858-2010
Oxford University DPhil thesis, Michaelmas term, 2012 by Simon Wenham. [Please note that some of my views have evolved since the publication... Read More