Sonning (traditional: / ˈ s ʌ n ɪ ŋ /; [2] modern: / ˈ s ɒ n ɪ ŋ /) is a village and civil parish in Berkshire, England, on the River Thames, east of Reading. The village was described by Jerome K. Jerome in his book Three Men in a Boat as "the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river".

Nestled by the beautiful Thames, Sonning is a picturesque gem waiting to be discovered in the heart of Berkshire, UK. Brimming with English charm, it’s undoubtedly a must-visit spot. Just a brief jaunt east of Reading, you’ll find this delightful village. Beyond the river from the town lies a charming island on the Thames.

Little known today, Sonning was once the site of an extensive religious complex centred around a vast Bishop’s Palace. It stood in Holme Park and was excavated early in the twentieth century, when remains of the great hall, the private chapel and other rooms were discovered.

Sonning was the capital of Sunningum, an administrative province in the late 7th century. Sonning's importance is shown by the fact that it was chosen as the site for an Anglo-Saxon minster from where priests would travel out into the surrounding countryside to …

St Andrew's Church is Church of England parish church in a central position in the village of Sonning, close to the River Thames, in the English county of Berkshire. [2] It is notable for its fine array of church monuments and for being the successor of an Anglo-Saxon Cathedral.

A History of Sonning. Sonning village in Berkshire is situated next to the River Thames three miles north-east of Reading. Its famous lock, built in the 18th Century, is 40.5 miles from...

Sonning is a village and civil parish in Berkshire, England, on the River Thames, east of Reading. The village was described by Jerome K. Jerome in his book Three Men in a Boat as "the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river".

Sonning: A Picture-Perfect British Village. A picturesque village with period-perfect estates perched along the Thames River, Sonning is an idyllic British-countryside hamlet in Berkshire, just under an hours drive from London.

Our local civic society committed to promoting high standards of planning and architecture and educating the public about the history, geography and natural history. Sonning boasts 23...

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