Pharaoh's Island, River Thames
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- See also Pharaoh's Island in Egypt.
Pharaoh's Island is an island in the River Thames, England. The island is located above Shepperton Lock. It was given to Admiral Nelson following the Battle of the Nile who used it as a fishing retreat.
The island has a number of relatively large residences on it. However it is not connected by any bridge and is only accessible by boat.
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Penton Hook Island | Pharaoh's Island | Lock Island Hamhaugh Island |