Oh, the puns that we could create with this stately pile, stately pile being one of them. But we’ll skip the puerile and childish jokes and get straight to the point. The UK is filled to the rim with breathtaking buildings from another age and another tax bracket. This can be attributed to the adventures / risks / gains that Britain undertook during its halcyon years. And, of course, with the gains came incredible wealth. But, as is often the case, the harder they come, the harder they fall, metaphorically or literally. Happily for us minions though, those who had sometimes had to leave the buildings, as they went one step too far on to someone else’s toes. Mercilessly, they had to leave their homes behind. And now we can “live the life” too.
This video, courtesy of the prolific and excellent BarnyZ will give you a taste of the good life.
Many historians assert that the Elizabethan era is the height of the Tudor period of the history of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558–1603). Historians often frame it as the golden age in English history. So, as is often the case in Europe and the UK, the rich left behind remnants and reminders that we all can enjoy, whether they wanted to or not. And one smashing example of this is Ham House. A 7th-century house set in formal gardens on the bank of the River Thames in Ham, south of Richmond in the London Borough of Richmond, and called a rare and atmospheric 17th-century house by the UK’s National Trust, it is another one of those edifices that makes you stop in your tracks at every gilded corner.
And, you can stop at every gilded corner, as Ham House is open to all of us mere mortals. It’s not too far outside of central London (near Kingston) and is a short train ride down.
Take the train down from London to Ham House. It’s simple to reach Ham House and Garden, in London, by train. Simply hop on a train to St Margarets station and then it’s just a 21 minute walk away. The Trainline have got your tickets. Click here to book.