Places to see in ( Thames Ditton - UK )
Places to see in ( Thames Ditton - UK )
Thames Ditton is a suburban village by and on the River Thames, in the Elmbridge borough of Surrey, England. It has a large inhabited island in the river but is otherwise on the southern bank, its centre located 12.2 miles (19.6 km) southwest of Charing Cross in central London, and is a short distance outside the Greater London area. Its clustered village centre and shopping area on a winding High Street is surrounded by housing, schools and sports areas. Its riverside is situated opposite the Thames Path and Hampton Court Palace Gardens and golf course in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Its most commercial area is spread throughout its conservation area and contains restaurants, cafés, shops and businesses. The village is within the Greater London Urban Area as defined by the Office for National Statistics.
Its railway station, one of two on the Hampton Court Branch Line, is 0.31 miles (500 m) from the riverside end of the village centre and the village of Weston Green that hived off from it in 1939. The two other breakaway villages are Claygate and Hinchley Wood and today the only named sub-locality or neighbourhood irrefutably in the village is Giggs Hill, on the road that used to be the main Portsmouth Road from London, but is now a local route, bypassed by long-haul traffic by the A3 to the south and east of Claygate.
Thames Ditton joins Long Ditton and Weston Green in occupying the land between Surbiton, Esher and East Molesey. Although reduced to less than one square mile (2.6 km2), it formerly covered more than four square miles (10 km2).
Thames Ditton has a railway link to London Waterloo, serving the large commuter population, local workforce and Esher college student population. Boyle Farm was the earlier name of the Home of Compassion, a wide range mansion care home by the River Thames formerly set among fields rather than private houses.
Thames Ditton railway station is on the line from London Waterloo to Hampton Court, and Hampton Court railway station is within a ten-minute walk. Rail services are provided by South West Trains. Journey time to London Waterloo is 33 minutes (it is also possible to connect with faster trains at Surbiton railway station).
From Thames Ditton, it is approximately five minutes by road to the A3 (eastbound) or ten minutes to A3 (both ways). It is some 15 minutes to the M3 and M25 and some 35 minutes to Heathrow – these times can be severely affected by racing at Kempton Park Racecourse and/or Sandown Park.
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UK - A morning in Twyford - March 2015
Scenes taken during a visit to Twyford in March 2015 before electrification took place. The steam special (1Z67) hauled by 34067 'Tangmere' was involved in a SPAD incident near Wootton Bassett later in the day. Much of the freight was Southampton traffic diverted via West London due to engineering work.
5 Most Haunted Cemeteries in America
Check out America's 5 of the most haunted cemeteries.
Here are the 5 most haunted cemeteries in America:
Number 5 - Gettysburg Cemetery. It is a resting place for many soldiers who lost their lives in the battle of Gettysburg. Reportedly, ghosts in Confederate and Union uniforms can be seen in the cemetery. According to a CNN report, a man wearing a Confederate army hat is frequently seen here. It is said that he tries to chat with the tourists or pose for photos. Those who have had their picture taken with him claim he disappears in print.
Number 4 - Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Chicago. Once in the cemetery you may encounter the ghost of Mary, a young lady who died during the 1930s in a car accident near the cemetery. Travel channel reports that her ghost has also been spotted outside the cemetery where she asks for a ride but then vanishes mysteriously.
Number 3 - St. Louis cemetery number 1 in New Orleans. According to CNN, visitors have reported sightings of civil war ghosts and phantom figures in the cemetery. It is said that of all the ghosts seen here, the one of Marie Laveau, a renowned voodoo practitioner back in the 19th century is the most sighted.
Number 2 - Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California. Founded in 1899, the cemetery is a resting place for many Hollywood legends such as Rudolph Valentino, Johnny Ramone, and Douglas Fairbanks. It is said that this famous cemetery is a site for many paranormal activities. Ghosts of Rudolph Valentino, Virginia Rappe, Clifton Webb, and a woman called the 'black lady' are often seen on the cemetery grounds.
Number 1 - Salem Cemetery in Hendrysberg, Ohio. It is said that many ghosts haunt this graveyard. Supposedly, the ghost of Louiza Fox, the first citizen to be murdered in the Kirkwood Township, is often seen weeping near her grave.
Visiting the Scottish Highlands - Culloden and Clava Cairns - with Haggis Adventures in Scotland
On our first day of touring with Haggis Adventures we explored the Scottish Highlands including stops at the visitor center of the Battle of Culloden Moor and the mysterious Clava Cairn.
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Battlefield of Culloden Moor
Standing on Culloden Moor I saw nothing but blue skies, white clouds and grassy fields dotted with several trees. Upon first examination this seemed as quiet, remote and peaceful of a place you could ever visit; however, the truth is that Culloden Moor was the tragic battlefield grounds and final confrontation of the 1745 Jacobite Rising.
Dave, our gregarious guide from Haggis Adventures, clad in a kilt and wielding historical artifacts associated with the conflict (various weapons and flags) informed us of the significance of this now memorial site: No jokes, no humor at all. This is a massive war grave where my ancestors and other people's ancestors died needlessly. Just who the utmost respect guys.
Not far from our initial starting point stood a 6.1 meter memorial cairn with the following inscribed:
THE BATTLE
OF CULLODEN
WAS FOUGHT ON THIS MOOR
16TH APRIL 1746
THE GRAVES OF THE
GALLANT HIGHLANDERS
WHO FOUGHT FOR
SCOTLAND & PRINCE CHARLIE,
ARE MARKED BY THE NAMES
OF THEIR CLAN
Dave continued explaining the significance of Culloden to the Scots and especially the Jacobite highlanders: People come now to sing songs, tell stories and to remember on the 16th of April. A blind piper plays. He plays songs on the bagpipes for 45 minutes, which is the length that the battle lasted for. It tugs on your heartstrings.
The Battle of Culloden, which took place on April 16, 1746 near Iverness in the Scottish Highlands, was the final confrontation of the 1945 Jacobite Rising. Jacobite forces under Bonnie Prince Charlie fought passionately against loyalist soldiers under the leadership of William Augustus - better know as the Duke of Cumberland. This bloody and ultimately quick conflict lasted less than an hour in which an estimated 1,500 to 2000 Jacobites were killed/wounded as opposed to significantly less casualties from the redcoats. The aftermath of the battle was a time of oppression for Jacobites who were brutally marginalized earning the Duke of Cumberland the title of 'Butcher.' Policing and civil penalties were implemented with the intention of weakening the Scottish clan system and Gaelic culture.
Most tragic is the grave post of the 'Mixed Clans' - members who were so brutally disfigured in the battle that their remains were unidentifiable. Their family name and clan ties forever wiped out from history.
However, the spirit, passion, courage and morale of the Jacobite Highland forces remains in tales told today: Lord George Murray was a Jacobite General. He led a charge into the front-line of the British government army. Snapped his sword in two, lost his horse and came back out of the front line; he got another sword, got another horse and led a second charge in.
This battlefield is protected by Historic Scotland where a visitor center has been functional since December, 2007. On the anniversary of the battle people come to pay their respects.
Dave, accurately summed up the realities of war and conflict: One thing that is guaranteed in war is death. Death and destruction.
As someone with a certain amount of Scottish ancestry, I couldn't help put wonder how many of my relatives may have lost their lives on this very moor. Standing quietly on the field, I stopped to pay my respect with a minute of silence.
Balnuaran of Clava (Clava Cairn)
Overall, our first day visiting the highlands was an eye opening experience not only because of the stunning Highlands scenery but moreover because of the historical significance of the areas we visited:
This is part of our Travel in Scotland series.
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HMHS Britannic is Titanic sister ship Here is position of the ship on google earth map
Here lies Titanic's sister ship, the RMS Gigantic. Launched: February 26, 1914 Lost November 21, 1916 by mine on sixth voyage
The wreck of HMHS Britannic is at 37°42′05″N 24°17′02″E in about 400 feet (122 m) of water. It was first discovered and explored by Jacques Cousteau in 1975.[22] In 1976, he expressed the opinion that the ship had been sunk by a single torpedo, basing this opinion on the damage to her plates.[23] The giant liner lies on her starboard side hiding the zone of impact with the mine. There is a huge hole just beneath the forward well deck. The bow is attached to the rest of the hull only by some pieces of the B-deck. This is the result of the massive explosion that destroyed the entire part of the keel between bulkheads two and three and of the force of impact with the seabed. The bow is heavily deformed as the ship hit the seabed before the total length of the 882 ft 9 in (269 m) liner was completely submerged, as she sank in a depth of only 400 feet (120 m) of water. Despite this, the crew's quarters in the forecastle were found to be in good shape with many details still visible. The holds were found empty. The forecastle machinery and the two cargo cranes in the forward well deck are still there and are well preserved. The foremast is bent and lies on the sea floor near the wreck with the crow's nest still attached on it. The bell was not found. Funnel #1 was found a few metres from the Boat Deck. The other three funnels were found in the debris field (located off the stern). The wreck of the Britannic is in excellent condition, and the only signs of deterioration are the children's playroom and some of the captain's quarters, but the rest of the ship is in outstanding shape. The wreck lies in shallow enough water that scuba divers trained in technical diving can explore it, but it is listed as a British war grave and any expedition must be approved by both the British and Greek governments.
The 'M' class submarines
The M class submarines were all freaks. one was supposed to be a battleship and the other an aircraft carrier. They both were useless and sank with all hands. The third, M3 was never built.
The Ford at Lands End, Charvil, Twyford, Berkshire, England in flood
The ford on the River Loddon (a tributary to the River Thames) at Charvil, near Twyford, Berkshire, England, in flood. Filmed on 4 February 2014
Swan Upping
The ancient art of Swan Upping, with unique film footage of the Queens Swan Uppers boat's and traditions. Filmed on location at boathouse19 - Swan upping in our typically English waterfront garden with the Queens swan uppers. Discover and unwind in an unusual but typically English waterfront garden. and fall in love with a refreshingly different kind of charm, your place to stay in Windsor & Eton.
Enjoy Swan upping in our unique back yard, an 800 year old, typical English & Royal tradition.dating from the 12th centuary. Our snippet contains, the Queens swan uppers, performing the ancient art of swan upping, including a little bit about boathouse19's unique life and home from home on the river Thames,
boathouse 19 Eton, was an old Eton College School boathouse, now sympathetically transformed into your very own, luxury self catering cottage holiday home on the River Thames. Nestling just across the water from one of the Queen of England's favourite family and countryside, and typically English garden homes, Windsor Castle.
Boathouse 19 provides up to 7 persons with exclusive self catering accommodation, in the heart of Eton, located opposite Windsor Castle in Royal Berkshire, England, and near legoland, and only 30 minutes downstream from London, England UK.
Live life like a local when you stay at boathouse 19 & book wish us to get out on the boats with the Queen's Swan Uppers in July 2013. Bring your own boat and moor up, with the Queen's infamous swan upping boats, overnight, and view the annual swan count and census from under the walls of Windsor Castle on the River Thames, Windsor & Eton.
boathouse19 provides luxury self catering accommodation for the Swan Uppers arrival, every year, and looks forward to this years 2013 Swan Upping, after it was cancelled for the very first time due to a fast flowing river Thames in 2012. This was the first time in over 800 years, of the unique history of Swan Upping, that this typical English tradition was cancelled.
HISTORY of SWAN UPPING
Swan Upping is the annual census of the swan population on stretches of the river Thames in the home counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
This year's Swan Upping begins on Monday 21 July 2013, departing from Sunbury Lock, in Surrey, and ending at the end of the week in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, on Friday 25 July. The Swan Uppers moor their chartered Thames Skiffs, on Eton College School rafts, adjacent to boathouse19 in Eton. We ask our guests to watch over the boats overnight, to then witness an early morning start, on the Journey to Cookham, in Buckinghampshire the following day. Their route passes Staines, Windsor and Eton, Maidenhead, Cliveden House, Cookham, Bourne end, Henley on Thames, Marow, Wargrave, Sonning, Hambledon and Reading,
This historic ceremony dates back nearly eight hundred years from the twelth century, when the Crown claimed ownership of all the mute swans.
At that time swans were regarded as a delicious dish for dinner at Royal banquets and feasts, and were again used recently, in a special wedding banquet by Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal wedding in 2011. It is against the law in England to eat Swans if you are only a commoner.
For more information on the annual Swan Upping census visit the official Royal Channel and watch Swan Upping
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White House British Military Cemetery
White House British Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium, buried in this cemetery is Pte Robert Morrow VC.
Pte Robert Morrow VC , 7 September 1891 -- 26 April 1915) was born in Newmills, Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland on the 7th September 1891, he is an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Morrow was 23 years old, and a Private in the 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Fusiliers during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
On 12 April 1915 near Messines, Belgium, Private Morrow rescued and carried to places of comparative safety several men who had been buried in the debris of trenches wrecked by shell fire. He carried out this work on his own initiative and under heavy fire from the enemy.
He was killed in action at St. Jan on the Ypres Salient, Belgium, on 26 April 1915. His Victoria Cross is displayed at The Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum in Armagh, Northern Ireland.
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