Holm Island

Holm Island is an island in the River Thames in England on the reach above Penton Hook Lock, near Staines. It is on the Buckinghamshire bank, just upstream of Hollyhock Island.

For other uses, see Holm (island).
Holm Island on the right on the approach to the M25 Bridge

The island is noted because a house on it called "The Nest" was used as a hideaway by the future Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson during the 1930s.[1]

See also

References
  1. Paul Goldsack for English Heritage River Thames:In the footsteps of the Famous Bradt 2003
Next island upstream River Thames Next island downstream
The Island, Hythe End  Holm Island
Hollyhock Island
Grid reference: TQ023718		 Church Island 

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