

A modest spring and wet pasture marking the traditional birthplace of the River Thames. Photograph intimate close‑ups of bubbling rivulets, the stone marker and the meandering headwaters spreading across grassy marsh. Best at sunrise or late afternoon for low-angle light and long shadows; after rain the flow and reflections improve dramatically. Short walk from roadside parking (A433 near Kemble); ground is uneven and often muddy—wear boots. No entry fee; respect grazing livestock and private st


A modest spring and wet pasture marking the traditional birthplace of the River Thames. Photograph intimate close‑ups of bubbling rivulets, the stone marker and the meandering headwaters spreading across grassy marsh. Best at sunrise or late afternoon for low-angle light and long shadows; after rain the flow and reflections improve dramatically. Short walk from roadside parking (A433 near Kemble); ground is uneven and often muddy—wear boots. No entry fee; respect grazing livestock and private st