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	Topics Runnymede Topic Home Runnymede is a water-meadowWater-meadow A water-meadow is an area of grassland or pasture beside a river, subject to controlled seasonal flooding.... alongside the River ThamesRiver Thames The Thames is a river flowing through southern England, in its lower reaches flowing through London into the sea.... in the county of SurreySurrey Surrey is a county in southern England, part of the South East England region and one of the Home Counties.... , EnglandEngland England is the largest and most populous constituent country of the United Kingdom.... , associated with the signing of the Magna CartaMagna Carta Magna Carta , also called Magna Carta Libertatum , is an English charter originally issued in 1215.... and today the site of a collection of memorials. History The water-meadow at Runnymede is the most likely location at which, in 1215, King JohnJohn of England John reigned as King of England from April 6, 1199, until his death.... sealed the Magna Carta, and the charter itself indicates Runnymede by name. It has been disputed whether the ceremony took place actually in the meadow, or on Magna Carta IslandMagna Carta Island Magna Carta Island is an island in the River Thames, adjoining the water-meadows at Runnymede, but in the English county of ... , a small (and now private) island in the Thames adjacent to the meadow, or at Ankerwycke, an ancient place adjoining Magna Carta Island on the far bank. Although the latter two locations are now in BerkshireBerkshire Berkshire is a county in England and forms part of the South East England region.... , they may have been considered part of Runnymede at the time. Twenty miles southwest of LondonLondon London is the capital city of England and of the United Kingdom.... , Runnymede Meadow, with adjoining lands totalling 182 acres, was presented to the National TrustFacts About National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, usually known as The National Trust, is a conser... by the first Lady Fairhaven and her two sons in memory of Urban Hanlon Broughton in 1929. The memorial to Broughton consists of the kiosks, piers and lodges ('The Fairhaven Lodges') at the Windsor end designed by Edwin LutyensEdwin Lutyens Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, OM, KCIE was a leading 20th century English architect who is known for imaginatively adapting tr... . Description Runnymede is an attractive riverside meadow and adjoining woodland, albeit somewhat disturbed by a busy road. Because of its historical connections, Runnymede is the site of several memorials. These are all located amongst the trees of Coopers Hill, which backs the water-meadow. Air Forces Memorial The Air Forces MemorialAir forces memorial The Royal Air Forces Memorial in Surrey is a memorial dedicated to some 20,456 men and women from the British Empire who wer... commemorates the men and women of the Allied Air Forces who died during the Second World WarWorld War II World War II, or the Second World War, was a worldwide conflict fought between the Allied Powers and the Axis Powers ,... and records the names of the 20,456 airmen who have no known grave. From the top of the tower visitors can see long views over WindsorWindsor, Berkshire Windsor is a suburban town and tourist destination in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, South East E... , the surrounding counties and, somehow appropriately, aircraft taking off and landing at Heathrow. The memorial was designed by Edward MaufeEdward Maufe Sir Edward Brantwood Maufe was an English architect born 12th December 1883 in Ilkley.... , architect of Guildford CathedralGuildford Cathedral Overview Guildford Cathedral claims to be "the only cathedral to be built on a new site in the southern Province of England since the... . John F. Kennedy Memorial The British memorial to the assassinated President KennedyJohn F. Kennedy John Fitzgerald Kennedy , also referred to as John F.... was jointly dedicated in May, 1965, by Queen Elizabeth IIElizabeth II of the United Kingdom Overview }\|-\|\|}Elizabeth II is the Queen of 16 independent sovereign states known as the Commonwealth Realms.... and Jacqueline Kennedy, prior to a reception for the Kennedy familyKennedy family The Kennedy family is a prominent Irish-American family in American politics and government descending from the marriage of ... at Windsor CastleWindsor Castle Windsor Castle in England is the largest inhabited castle in the world and, dating back to the time of William the Conqueror... . The memorial consists of a Portland stonePortland stone Portland stone is limestone from the Jurassic period quarried on the Isle of Portland, Dorset.... memorial tablet inscribed with the famous quote from his Inaugural Address: Visitors reach the memorial by treading a steep path of irregular granite steps, intended to symbolise a pilgrimage. The area of ground that the memorial is situated on was given as a gift to the United States of America by the People of Britain, and as such it is American territoryUnited States territory United States territory is any extent of region under the jurisdiction of the federal government of the United States, inclu... . (It is an extraterritorial site in roughly the same sort of way that an embassy is considered to be. A similar situation exists in HawaiiHawaii Overview Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States on August 21, 1959.... , where the spot on which James CookJames Cook Captain James Cook, FRS, RN was an English explorer, navigator and cartographer.... died has been given to Britain.) It is maintained by the Kennedy Memorial TrustKennedy Memorial Trust The Kennedy Memorial Trust was founded in 1964 to commemorate the US President John F.... , which also sponsors educational scholarships for British students to attend university in the United States. Magna Carta Memorial Built by the American Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association The American Bar Association is a voluntary bar association of lawyers and law students, which is not specific to any jurisd... , this memorial is of a domed classical style, containing a pillar of English granite on which is inscribed "To commemorate Magna Carta, symbol of Freedom Under Law". Cooper's Hill House A large house on Cooper's Hill, overlooking Runnymede and the River ThamesRiver Thames The Thames is a river flowing through southern England, in its lower reaches flowing through London into the sea.... , has played a number of roles – as the Royal Indian Engineering CollegeRoyal Indian Engineering College The Royal Indian Engineering College was a British college of Civil Engineering founded by Sir George Tomkyns Chesney in 187... , wartime Post OfficePost office [Image:DSCN1977.JPG\|thumb\|250px\|The Old Wan Chai Post Office]]... headquarters, storage for the Statue of ErosEros (mythology) In Greek mythology, Eros was the primordial god responsible for lust, love, and sex; he was also worshipped as a fertility d... during World War IIWorld War II World War II, or the Second World War, was a worldwide conflict fought between the Allied Powers and the Axis Powers ,... , an emergency teacher training college, ShoreditchShoreditch Shoreditch is a place in the London Borough of Hackney.... College – a centre for craft and handiwork education, and most recently, Brunel UniversityBrunel University Brunel University is one of the new British universities, having been founded within the last half century.... 's design school(has removed to Uxbridge Main Campus). Access Runnymede is owned by the National Trust and is open during daylight hours, seven days a week, at no charge. Location Runnymede is located on the banks of the River Thames, and on the A308 roadA308 road Summary The A308, is a road in England in two parts.... in EghamEgham Egham is a small town in the Runnymede borough of Surrey in South East England and part of the London commuter belt.... about 4 miles east of WindsorWindsor, Berkshire Windsor is a suburban town and tourist destination in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, South East E... . It is about 19 miles west of the centre of LondonLondon London is the capital city of England and of the United Kingdom.... . Its historical significance has been heavily influenced by its proximity to the Roman RoadRoman roads in Britain The Roman roads in Britain were constructed between approximately AD 50 and AD 400, in order to facilitate trade and militar... river crossingCrossings of the River Thames This is a list of crossings of the River Thames, downstream first, including bridges, tunnels and ferries.... at nearby StainesStaines Staines is a Thames-side town in the Spelthorne borough of Surrey and part of the London Commuter Belt of South East England... . The last fatal duel in England took place on Priest Hill, which borders with Runnymede, in 1852. Gallery Namesakes Canada TorontoToronto Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario, located on the northwestern shore of Lake Onta... , OntarioOntario Ontario is the most populous and second-largest in area of Canada's ten provinces.... : Runnymede Road; Runnymede subway stationRunnymede (TTC) Runnymede is a station on the Bloor-Danforth line of the subway system in Toronto, Canada.... VictoriaVictoria, British Columbia Victoria is a Canadian city, and the provincial capital of British Columbia.... , British ColumbiaBritish Columbia British Columbia, often referred to as B.C. or BC , is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is famed for it... : Runnymede Avenue France Joinville-le-PontJoinville-le-Pont Joinville-le-Pont is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located 9.4 km. from the center of Paris.... , Val de Marne, Île de France, FranceFrance France, officially the French Republic, is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and whi... : place de Runnymede Spain La Moraleja, MadridMadrid Madrid is the capital of Spain. Madrid is the largest city in Spain, as well as in the province and the autonomous community... : International British School External links