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Marble Hill House: The Free Palladian Villa Built by a King's Mistress
Henrietta Howard's white villa at Twickenham: a perfect twenty-four-foot cube of a Great Room, hand-painted Chinese wallpaper, a shell grotto and sixty-six acres by the Thames.

Ina
1 day ago7 min read


A Summer's Day in Richmond: Gelato, Geese, and the Thames
Gelato vans on the green, boats gliding under Richmond Bridge, and cows still grazing on Petersham's water meadows — a summer wander along one of London's prettiest stretches of the Thames.

Ina
Sep 68 min read


Isabella Plantation: Richmond Park's Colourful Wonderland
Every spring, Isabella Plantation, located in the lush grounds of Richmond Park, reveals a stunning display of vibrant colors. This garden is a paradise for nature lovers and color enthusiasts. As you enter this beautiful location, the noise of the outside world melts away, replaced by the cheerful sounds of rustling leaves and singing birds. If you ever needed a reason to explore nature, Isabella Plantation in April is an irresistible invitation. On your arrival, you will be

Ina
Apr 27, 20254 min read


Save the Date: 16.11 Unveiling of the Virginia Woolf Statue in Richmond
After a five-year fundraising campaign, it’s finally happening! The first full-size bronze statue of Virginia Woolf in England will be unveiled by Virginia's great niece Emma Woolf and her 2-year-old son Ludovic Cecil Woolf. The ceremony will take place on the 16th of November 2022, at 2:30 PM in Richmond. Designed by acclaimed artist Laury Dizengremel, the sculpture will be located on the upper terraces of Richmond Riverside (TW9 1EH). Virginia Woolf, the world-famous writer

Ina
Nov 9, 20222 min read


Fundraiser for a Virginia Woolf Statue in Richmond
Richmond celebrates the life and works of Virginia Woolf with a long-overdue life-size bronze statue of the innovative writer.

Ina
Mar 16, 20215 min read


London Spring Photo Diaries: 120,000 Giant Crocuses at Ham House and Garden
If you often fantasize about a purple field of - let's say - crocus bulbs, then The Ham House Gardens in Richmond Upon Thames near London is the place to be every spring from now on. The National Trust has planted 120,000 Ruby Giant Crocuses and every year in February-March, Londoners can admire these spectacular purple carpets in full bloom. Ham House History in a Nutshell Known as one of the grandest Stuart houses in England, Ham House was originally built in 1610 on the ru

Ina
Mar 3, 20212 min read
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