RICHMOND

HERITAGE RICHMOND

Richmond is the area of the “rich” - I have been there for almost five times when I am in England.

Richmond is a town rich in history from the ancient Green with the 18^th century houses and remains of a Tudor Palace, along the Thames towpath past charming cottages and a waterside inn to the Georgian Bridge.

It is interesting to try out the Victorian walk – where one can feel the bygone age of cobbled streets, gaslight and a picture of Richmond in Queen Victoria's reign.

Richmond is also home to famous writers namely George Elliot and Virginia Woolf.

A walk along Historic Richmond and Richmond Hill, including the Terrace Gardens and Riverside of Richmond Upon Thames, is very memorable.

I never missed walking up the sloppy Richmond Hill - just to enjoy “the view” and the Terrace Gardens which served a strategic area for photography session.

TERRACE GARDENS

Here, at the riverside, I really enjoy the wide range of boats, to discover the boat makers lifestyle and enjoy the sightings of swan.

RIVERSIDE

So far, I have attempted to take a long stroll along the riverside to see the Orlean House – Marble Hill House & Rock – which are located in between Richmond and Twickenham.

The Orlean House and the Octagon Room – in the early 18^th century James Johnston (1643-1737), the secretary of State for Scotland acquired a stretch of land beside the Thames at Twickenham on which he build his house upon his retirement from public life. He commissioned John James (1672-1746) to design his new home which was completed in 1710 and described as “regular and commodious”. It was a rectangular brick building with a flat facade and a central feature in Portland stone. 

ORLEAN HOUSE

Marble Hill house is a lovely Palladian villa set on 66 acres of riverside parkland.

Other than sightseeing – Richmond has the finest bars, restaurants, hotels, B&Bs and shops.

Most retail shops here offered branded goods ranging from clothing, shoes, toys and health product among others.

I always look forward to get some branded products which can be found in Richmond shopping areas such as timberland shoes.

Richmond heritage sight include Hampton Court Palace, Ham House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Chiswick House, Syon House and Osterley Park and House.

COLORFUL RICHMOND UPON THAMES

2003/2007/2010/2011/2015