Runnymede, Surrey - Commonwealth Air Forces Memorial - Valentines RP postcard 2

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• Picture / Image:  The Commonwealth Air Forces Memorial, Runnymede, Surrey
• Publisher:  Valentines Real Photos
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Runnymede is a water-meadow alongside the River Thames in the English county of Surrey, 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. Runnymede Borough is named after the area, Runnymede being at its northernmost point.

The name Runnymede refers to land in public and National Trust ownership in the Thames flood plain south-west of the river between Old Windsor and Egham. The area comprises Long Mede, Runnymede, which together with Coopers Hill Slopes is managed by the National Trust. The narrower strip of public land by the river is the Yard Mede on the opposing side of the A308 local road which is apart from the towpath divided among private homes, a conference centre and hotel east of the car park.

The landscape of Runnymede is characterised as 'Thames Basin Lowland', urban fringe, which is a gently undulating vale of small-scale fields interspersed by woods, shaws ponds, meadows, and heath.^[1] The National Trust area is a Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI) which contains a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Both sites are overseen by Runnymede Borough Council.^[1]

The National Trust holding encompasses 188 acres (0.76 km²) donated in 1929 set behind a narrow riverside park with occasional benches on the southern river bank, with car and coach parking.

The National Trust holding also includes 110 acres (0.45 km²) of broadleaved woodland on Coopers Hill Slopes, given in 1963 by Egham Urban District Council.^{[n 1]}

Long Mede is a meadow north of the ancient 'mede' of Runnymede towards Old Windsor and has been used for centuries to provide a good-quality hay from the alluvial pasture. Runnymede itself lies towards Egham and is associated popularly with Magna Carta Island, although they are located on opposite banks of the Thames. Both are considered plausible locations for the sealing of the Magna Carta.^{[citation needed]}

Near the Island, on the north-east flood plain, in park land, are Ankerwycke and the ruins of the twelfth-century Priory of St Mary's. The Thames here has changed course regularly, and these areas may once have been an integral part of Runnymede. Both were acquired by the National Trust in 1998.

The name Runnymede may be derived from the Anglo-Saxon 'runieg' (regular meeting) and 'mede' (mead or meadow), describing a place in the meadows used to hold regular meetings. The Witan, Witenagemot or Council of the Anglo-Saxon Kings of the 7th to 11th centuries was held from time to time at Runnymede during the reign of Alfred the Great.^[2] The Council met usually in the open air. This political organ was transformed in succeeding years, influencing the creation of England's 13th century parliament.

The water-meadow at Runnymede is the most likely location at which, in 1215, King John sealed the Magna Carta. The charter indicates Runnymede by name. The Magna Carta had an impact on common and constitutional law as well as political representation also affecting the development of parliament.

Runnymede's association with ideals of democracy, limitation of power, equality and freedom under law has attracted placement there of monuments and commemorative symbols.

The last fatal duel in England took place in 1852,^[3] on Priest Hill, a continuation of Cooper's Hill by Windsor Great Park.

The National Trust land was donated in 1929 by Cara Rogers Broughton and her two sons, the American-born^{[n 2]} widow of Urban Hanlon Broughton, she was permitted by letter from George V to join her son's new peerage in tribute to her husband, and this gift and by officially styled Lady Fairhaven. The gift was given in memory of Urban Broughton. At the time the New Bedford Standard-Times commented ""It must be a source of gratification to all Americans, and especially to us here and in Fairhaven, that the presentation of this historic spot as public ground has been brought about by an American woman, an appropriate enough circumstance considering that the great charter underlies the USA's conception of government and human rights.""^[4]

type=real photographic (rp)

theme=topographical: british

sub-theme=england

county/ country=surrey

number of items=single

period=1945 - present

postage condition=unposted