Paddling in the flood

Welcome to the waterpark! Antediluvian pastimes are over. In the era of the flood, there is a new attraction in Henley-on-Thames. Throw on a pair of wellingtons and come on in. The water's lovely! This year is the wettest on record for England since records began in 1910. No wonder we are obsessed with the weather.

The River Thames has burst its banks and is twice as wide in places
Credit: William Lam

Anyone fancy a pint? Of river water?
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The famous arches of Henley Bridge are half submerged
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Henley's Ark - the bandstand in the park has become an island
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Sitting ducks
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Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent marooned with only a paddle
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Knee-high boots are recommended 

Emma Clark Lam is the author of A Sister for Margot