Ham Close impresses

The view from Ashburnham Road of the first phase of the Ham Close regeneration scheme is impressive. Despite the higher density the buildings are far from overwhelming and the artful design breaks the blocks into smaller visual units.

Side view of Cedarwood

The side view of Cedarwood, seen from The Shires, was hidden for many years by a leylandii hedge which was removed during the refurbishment of the property and I am pleased that with the new fence in place there is a good view of the sumptuous house.

Clarendon SEND School from behind

The back of Clarendon SEND School is the easiest part to get close to which is why I have taken several pictures from here and with all the work completed it looks rather good. While the front is austere, in part thanks to the long driveway up to it, the back is enhanced by the planting along the green mesh fence.

Messy garden

I love this garden in Fanshawe Road because of its messiness. It looks natural with a pleasing mix of plants but it took careful planting to achieve.

Anatolian Kebab

Work has been going on for several months at the unit formerly occupied by Rowleys with little evidence of progress until the Anatolian Kebab sign appeared.

Another year of Teddington Launch Lock Refurbishment

This set of major work to the Launch Lock started almost a year ago, in October 25, and this useful information board says that it will continue next until winter 26/27.

Footpath closed

The ongoing works at Teddington Lock have consumed a significant amount of space in the area for equipment and storage etc. and this includes the section of the towpath between the two paths connecting to the main path to Riverside Drive and beyond.

On this occasion all the space seemed to be used for was parking one machine.

The Hand & Flower signs

The new Hand & Flower is covered with signs, such as those above the front windows, and the last to be added was the painted sign on the side wall facing south towards Ham Parade.

Wilmer House rebuild

It is not often that I find the gates to the former Wilmer House in Church Road open so I was glad of this opportunity to check on progress on the rebuild. The netting obscures the new house but what can be seen shows the scale and colour of the house as well the number and positioning of the windows.