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Staines lies to the north of Surrey , 17 miles west of London. 

The Thames-side town is an ancient settlement.  When the Romans invaded Britain in AD 43 they settled at Staines and the first Staines Bridge was built shortly afterwards.  In Roman times the settlement was known as 'Ad Pontes' meaning 'at the Bridges'. 

Staines stood in a strategic position beside the Thames, on the main road west and close to Windsor, and it was here that the barons assembled before Magna Carta was sealed at Runnymeade in 1215. 

During World War II Staines was the English base of the French war resistance and the council offices have many artifacts on display relating to the resistance on semi-permanent display.

Beside the river stand the Memorial Gardens, with marvellous views of the Thames and an interesting array of water features and sculptures. 

The town's elegant stone bridge dates from 1832. 

In the summer riverboat trips , popular with tourists and locals, connect Staines with Windsor, Runnymeade and Hampton Court, with stops at Shepperton and Sunbury.

In modern times Staines was famous for the production of Linoleum (a type of floor covering).  Its inventor, Frederick Walton, established a factory at Staines in 1864 and this continued to be the area's major employer until the factory closed in around 1970. The Linoleum industry is commemorated by a bronze statue of two workers, carrying a roll of Linoleum, which stands in Staines High Street. 

Today the Two Rivers shopping centre stands on the site of the factory. 

The Spelthorne Museum in Staines, devoted to history of the Borough, includes archeaological finds from the Roman era and an exhibition illustrating the history of the Linoleum Manufacturing Company. 

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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Egham (1.52 miles) Stanwell (2.14 miles) Ashford (2.14 miles) Chertsey (3.15 miles) Old Windsor (3.40 miles) Shepperton (3.96 miles) Addlestone (4.42 miles) Datchet (4.53 miles) Sunbury-on-Thames (4.72 miles) Weybridge (4.81 miles) Walton-on-Thames (5.28 miles)

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