Discover more about famous architectural buildings in Richmond-upon-Thames. Some of the wonderful local architecture includes Ham House, Kew Palace, Kings Observatory and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Bob Trimble is a chartered architect registered with RIBA with 30 years experience in the industry. Trimble Architects work throughout Hounslow, Twickenham, Richmond, Kingston Upon Thames, Teddington and the surrounding areas of London.
Ham House
Rich in history and atmosphere, This atmospheric Stuart mansion rests on the banks of Richmond-upon-Thames. The magnificently preserved 17th-century house and gardens have remained essentially unaltered for 400 years.
The house is primarily recognised for its exquisite collection of art, furniture, and textiles, which have remained preserved inside the building for centuries. Ham House also has a reputation as being one of the most haunted buildings in Britain.
Kew palace
Kew Palace is the smallest royal palace. The four-story red brick house and was constructed in 1631 by Samuel Fortrey.
Kew palace can now be explored by guests, where they can discover and experience the intimate palace, the home of George III and Queen Charlotte.
Visitors can explore several sights on the grounds, such as Queen Charlotte's Cottage and The Great Pagoda. Kew place and gardens reflect the lives of Georgian kings and queens during the 18th century.
Queen Charlotte's Cottage
Queen Charlotte's Cottage is situated within the Kew botanical gardens in London. Queen Charlotte's Cottage is a rustic cottage that was built as a country retreat. The royal family used the cottage as a summer house in the late 18th century. The cottage was used to rest, unwind, have informal meals, and take tea during their walks through the gardens.
Although the cottage is relatively simple externally, it flaunts elegant staircases and geometric stone floors inside. The rooms, however, are small as the cottage was never intended to live in.
Kings Observatory
In the Old Deer Park, Richmond, the King's Observatory was commissioned in 1769 by King George III. The house is one of the most beautiful properties in London and has an exciting history.
King George III wanted to create an extraordinary park for his private use. The park offered far-reaching views, including across the River Thames. King George was fascinated with science and conceived the idea of building an observatory within his park to observe the sky.
Richmond-upon-Thames Landmarks
royal botanic gardens, kew
Kew is London's most extensive World Heritage site that offers up iconic garden landscapes, beautiful sights and unique architecture.
Their visually stunning collection of flowers and plant life is the most comprehensive and diverse in the world, growing out into the landscape and within the many glasshouses and nurseries throughout the gardens.
The great pagoda
The Great Pagoda at Kew was constructed as a gift in 1762 for Princess Augusta, the Garden's founder. It was one of the various Chinese building projects designed for Kew gardens by Sir William Chambers, who had spent some time travelling and studying East Asian architecture.
A famous 'folly' of the age, the pagoda offered one of London's earliest and most exquisite bird's eye views, which you can still enjoy today.
Teddington lock
Teddington Lock was built in the early 1800s and is situated in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, southwest of London. Teddington is the last lock before the River Thames heads downstream.
Teddington Lock is comprised of one weir and three locks, one of these is the barge lock, the biggest lock on the River Thames. In 1940, Teddington Lock was the assembly point for many small ships used in the Dunkirk evacuation.
Teddington lock footbridge
The Teddington Lock Footbridge has two completely separate bridges across the River Thames, located a little upstream of Teddington Lock. In between the two bridges is a small island. It was between 1887 and 1889 that both footbridges were built. The bridges were in place of the ferry, which is why Ferry Road in Teddington is aptly named.
Teddington Locks Western bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the weir stream and links Teddington to the small island. The Eastern bridge at Teddington Lock is made of iron girders, this bridge crosses the lock and links Ham to the island.
the NAtional archives
The National Archives is open to everyone and is a place where people can explore over 1,000 years of history. You can learn about all kinds of things from Shakespeare's will to tweets to Downing Street.
This remarkable building in Kew is set on magnificent grounds. It offers its visitors an assorted programme of activities, events, research spaces and a Keeper's Gallery. The gallery is host to an array of special exhibitions throughout the year.
Kew bridge
Over the Tideway is the wide-span Kew Bridge it links the London Boroughs of Hounslow to Richmond upon Thames. The current bridge was opened by Edward VII in 1903, it was designed by Cuthbert A Brereton and John Wolfe-Barr.
The bridge was named in honour of Edward VII; however, users continue to refer to it as Kew Bridge. The bridge was officially listed as Grade II by Historic England in 1983. The construction of the bridge, in granite and concrete, was a joint project by the county councils of Middlesex and Surrey.
Teddington lock
Teddington Lock was built in the early 1800s and is situated in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, southwest of London. Teddington is the last lock before the River Thames heads downstream.
Teddington Lock is comprised of one weir and three locks, one of these is the barge lock, the biggest lock on the River Thames. In 1940, Teddington Lock was the assembly point for many small ships used in the Dunkirk evacuation.
Richmond Bridge
Constructed in the 18th century, Richmond Bridge is a beautiful stone arch bridge that crosses over the River Thames at Richmond.
Presently the bridge connects the two halves of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The bridge was designed by James Paine and Kenton Couse.
Richmomd lock & weir
Richmond Lock and Footbridge, opened in 1894, is a lock, falling and rising low-tide barrage combining controlled gates and a pair of pedestrian bridges on the River Thames in southwest London. Richmond Lock and Weir is a Grade II listed structure.
Barnes village
Barnes is a rather small village on the side of the Thames in London. Barned Village is an excellent place to take a walk whilst coming across wonderful local restaurants, exciting boutiques, or you could just relax by the picturesque river.
Barnes village is home to some wonderful boutiques, a bookshop, local greengrocers, several amazing restaurants and delis. Barnes is also where you will find some of the most expensive and affluent streets in London, like The Terrace, the famous British composer Gustav Holst resided here.
Currently, Barnes is the home to numerous high-profile actors, politicians and broadcasters.
St Andrews Church Ham Common
St Andrew's Church, Church Road, Ham was built in 1830-31 and is a Grade II listed Church of England church. The church was constructed in grey brick by architect Edward Lapidge.
The building is home to an array of marvellous sights, such as the south aisle's rose window that was added in 1860 and designed by Raphael Brandon, and the red brick chancel, added in 1900-01 by Bodley & Garner.
The church possesses a total of 32 windows, eleven of which have stained glass and were installed between 1901 and 1948. Surrounding the church's high altar are eight huge paintings of evangelists and prophets
Bernardo O'Higgins bust
Bernardo O'Higgins was the famous hero of Chilean independence. He resided in Richmond, where a portion of his education took place. A beautiful and magnanimous bust commemorates him wonderfully, nestled in a charming riverside location just by Richmond Bridge.
There is a ceremony held every year at the bust. The ceremony is typically attended by the Chilean ambassador and several other diplomatic luminaries.
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