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Datchet,
traditionally in the county of Buckinghamshire, became part
of Berkshire in 1974 and part of Windsor and Maidenhead in
1998.
The village,
standing on the banks of the Thames, developed because of
its close proximity to the ferry that connected the main road
from London to Windsor across the river. The ferry was later
replaced by a bridge.
Although
there has been some modern development, Datchet has retained
many of the features of the quiet riverside village it once
was.
The oldest
buildings are grouped around the village green, with the oak
tree planted in 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Golden
Jubilee at its centre.
Datchet
has a station on the railway line from Windsor and Eaton Riverside
to Waterloo and is close to the M4.
Because
the village is convenient for London it has been the home
of many famous people over the years. Sir Isaac Walton (1595-1683),
who wrote the 'Compleat Angler', often fished locally.
William Herschel (1738-1822), the astronomer moved to Datchet
after he was created 'The King's Astronomer' in 1782.
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