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Barnes

Introducing Barnes

A historic village on the banks of the Thames, Barnes fuses the best of town and country. On the one hand, children feed the ducks and leather on willow can be heard from the cricket pitch. But, as evening falls, the clued-up locals ponder whether to or head straight for a night of jazz or nip for a Highlander cocktail at a riverside brasserie.

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      Best known for

      Marc Bolan's shrine

      Located on the place of his fatal car crash in 1977 and adds a touch of rock 'n' roll tragedy to the area.

      Barnes Railway Bridge

      The prime indicator who will win the annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race: the first team rowing under it is virtually guaranteed to win the prestigious race at the finishing line in Mortlake.

      This kind of easily-accessible charm combined with a proximity to central London makes for a potent habitat.

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