The fingerpost indicates the "Dry route during flooding" - we're walking near the Thames |
A glimpse of Petersham Nurseries - the cafe is said to have excellent cake |
Captain Vancouver (1757-1798) is buried at St Peter's Church |
At the grand entrance to Montrose House |
Quaint signage elsewhere |
Baffling sign (maybe) near the German School |
The Petersham lock-up |
Built in 1894, the church was never consecrated . On the gate is carved: All Saints Church | Private Residence |
Lunch stop at YMCA cafe on the site of the former Hawker Siddeley factory |
Grand houses (and boathouses, and boats) along the Thames |
Another iconic signpost, this time including "Toilets ... Open Business Hours" |
Marks the lower limit of the Thames Conservancy in 1909, when the tidal Thames was transferred to the City of London |
Around the corner is Richmond; the large building is the former Star and Garter Home, opened in 1916; it's being converted to private residences |
Hammerton's Ferry is the last privately-owned foot ferry on the tidal Thames. |
Signage and a sitting place. The Thames Path is 184 miles long. |
An ideal day for canoeing. |
"Due to Submerged debris, Strong currents, Pollutants" |
Making our way back to Richmond Station, across Old Palace Green |
Ah, that late-day light on old buildings.... |
Thanks for all the lovely pictures. There seems to be lots to see on a stroll in that area. Much more interesting than a walk where I live.
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