He was one of the most inspirational artists of the 20th century, a visionary who painted real village folk in grandiose biblical scenes, and the creator of the most important artistic first world war ...

A Grade II listed bridge is set to reopen, following a five-month revamp. Cookham Bridge, in Berkshire, closed on 16 October for work to re-waterproof it and replace bearings and joints. Royal Borough ...

Archaeologists have discovered a long-lost royal site that played a key part in the rise of London as England’s dominant political and economic centre. Excavations in Berkshire are revealing how ...

One of Stanley Spencer's formative experiences, growing up in Cookham, was being taken by his mother to the comfortable, cosy Wesleyan chapel along the village street. One by one, the familiar, ...

Cookham – a historic and picturesque village on the Thames near London – is holding its long-awaited festival in May. The organizers promise a feast of music, drama, talks, comedy, workshops, ...

“An academic, stylistic history of modern English art could be written without a mention of this artist,” intoned London’s Times last week, “but to omit him is to miss one of the most remarkable ...

This site, at picturesque Cookham, is typical in its unfussy appearance and pleasingly unsophisticated facilities. There are two areas in which to pitch tents, a sheltered one near the lock-keeper’s ...

We've analysed all the government data to bring you the rundown on your local primary schools. Here Cookham Rise Primary School, High Road, Cookham Rise, Maidenhead, SL6 9JF, is put into focus to show ...