Ham House from the back

This picture of the back of Ham House was taken from just inside the gate that leads to Melancholy Walk. Here you can see that the path that started with an avenue of trees across Ham Common leads through the garden of Ham House to the rear door.

Gate to Ham House

Melancholy Walk ends at this rather magnificent gate to the gardens of Ham House.

Tree in Melancholy Walk

This is one of the trees in Melancholy Walk near Ham House and I just liked the way that the morning sun brought out its colours.

Melancholy Walk to Ham House

Melancholy Walk (no idea why it is called that) goes from Sandy Lane toward Ham House, following straight on from the bridle path from Ham Common. Here you can see that the Richmond Council eco-vandals have been at the verges.

Bridle path from Ham Common toward Ham House

The bridal path from Ham Common (on the north-west side) leads past Grey Court school directly toward Ham House. When in full leaf it looks like a country lane. At the moment the verges look nice and wild but Richmond Council has a nasty tendency to cut them right back.

Georgian house on Ham Common

This picture of one of the Georgian houses on Ham Common (south-west side) is taken looking south over Ham Pond.

Ham Pond on a July morning

This picture of Ham Pond is taken from almost the centre of Ham Common looking south-west which means that the early morning sun is shining directly on it.

Y 615 SOO on the pavement

There are plenty of parking spaces available but he/she has chosen to park on the pavement instead. Cars are often parked here waiting for the car cleaning service which is immediately to the left of this car at the end of the garage forecourt.

CCTV comes to Ham Parade

This CCTV camera has just been installed at the north-east end of Ham Parade, which covers the seat by the bus stop and the stairs at the end of the parade of shops both of which area areas where kids hang out at night.

There is another one at the south-west end by the all-night garage which also attracts the kids.