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Runnymede is a water-meadow alongside the River Thames in the English county of Surrey, bordering Berkshire and just over 20 miles (32 km) west of central London. It is notable for its association with the sealing of Magna Carta , and as a consequence is, with its adjoining hillside, the site of memorials.
The Borough of Runnymede is a local government district with borough status in Surrey, England. Its council is based in Addlestone and the borough also includes the towns of Chertsey and Egham . The borough is named after Runnymede , a water meadow on the banks of the River Thames near Egham, which is connected with the sealing of Magna Carta ...
Magna Carta Cotton MS. Augustus II. 106, one of four surviving exemplifications of the 1215 text Created 1215 ; 810 years ago (1215) Location Two at the British Library ; one each in Lincoln Castle and in Salisbury Cathedral Author(s) John, King of England His barons Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canterbury Purpose Peace treaty Full text Magna Carta at Wikisource Part of the Politics series ...
The island is a contender for being the place where, in 1215, King John sealed Magna Carta. [1] Whilst the charter itself indicates Runnymede by name, it is possible the island may have been considered part of Runnymede at the time.
Englefield Green is a large village in the Borough of Runnymede, Surrey, England, approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of central London.It is home to Runnymede Meadow, The Commonwealth Air Forces Memorial, The Savill Garden,and Royal Holloway, University of London.
Conservative MP Dr Ben Spencer, has made the case for more cash for the government's Animal and Plant Health Agency, which is based in his Runnymede and Weybridge constituency.
Lyne is a village in the Borough of Runnymede in Surrey, England, approximately 32 km (20 mi) southwest of central London. In the early 13th century, the area was known as la Linde meaning the lime tree. [1] The nearest town is Chertsey, approximately 1.6 miles (2.6 km) to the east
Chertsey is a town in the Borough of Runnymede, Surrey, England, 18 miles (29 km) southwest of central London.It grew up around Chertsey Abbey, founded in AD 666 by St Erkenwald, and gained a market charter from Henry I.