Photos - Leg 1

The Start in 2002

       
Leg 1 - the GBR start is as spectacular as any race in the country - in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace. The route crosses Hampton Court Bridge and onto the Thames towpath.

Leg 1 - runs alongside the Thames passing Molesey Lock, Swan Island and on the opposite bank the imposing Hampton House (bought by the actor David Garrick in 1754). In the foreground is the ornamental temple that he built and dedicated to Shakespeare.

Leg 1 - continues along the banks of the Thames past the Weir Public House and Sunbury Lock by Elmbridge Leisure Centre

First 3 runners just after Sunbury Lock in 2005.

Leg 1 - briefly leaves the Thames to take in the lovely village of Old Shepperton - passing by the parish church and the tempting pubs in the square.

The Thames Court Hotel on the Thames at Shepperton Lock

Statue of Blanche Heriot on one side of Chertsey Bridge and House Painting on other side.

Thames Towpath sign at Chertsey Bridge

Chertsey Bridge at 9 miles and the M3 Bridge over the Thames, shown below, at 9.25 miles.

Leg 1 - follows along the Thames to Laleham.  Seen here in January 2001 in flood.

Laleham is a sleepy riverside village and has much history linked to it.

Matthew Arnold's grave in Laleham churchyard.

From Laleham, the leg continues along the Thames to Staines and finishes just before Staines Bridge.

Sue Long of Stragglers with the local Town Crier at the finish in 2005, next to Staines Bridge.

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