They line the banks of the river in the picturesque Oxfordshire town of Henley-on-Thames, hundreds of spectators are dressed for one of British summer’s most prestigious social occasions. The ‘ladies’ ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The River Thames has long been the lifeblood of Henley. For centuries, it welcomed merchant ships carrying wine and grain from London.

Robert Glen receives his European Commercial Marine award - SEAWORKS/OCEAN IMAGES A marine expert cheated death when a drone crashed into his boat at high speed during Henley Royal Regatta. Robert ...