Runneymede claims to be the home of modern democracy based on the signing of the Magna Carta there in 1215. This is celebrated by a monument. It was chosen as the site for a memorial to John F Kennedy. There is also the Air Force Memorial (for those whose final resting place is unknown). Runnymede Hotel & Lock Air Force Memorial Magna Carta Memorial Kennedy Memorial The Thames at Runnymede             This is a personal website run by John Saville.  All web pages are Copyright John Saville as are all photographs unless otherwise indicated. Other information (e.g. maps etc) may be copyright to others as indicated. No information may be copied or reproduced without prior permission (from: john-saville@ntlworld.com) but this will almost certainly be willingly granted.