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Thames Valley
Amateur travelogue of Maidenhead's beauty spots
Overview
Take in the beauty spots of Maidenhead in this amateur travelogue taken over several years and featuring the Thames Valley, Boulters Lock and Kidwell Park, as well as a wartime regatta and a firefighters' demonstration.
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