The Magnificent Ham House by Fred255
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Ham House, situated beside the River Thames in Ham, just to the south of Richmond, in the United Kingdom, is claimed by its present owners, the National Trust, to be "unique in Europe as the most complete survival of 17th century fashion and power".
It was built in 1610 for Sir Thomas Vavasour, Knight Marshal to James I and in 1626 passed into the hands of William Murray who had been the "whipping boy" for the future Charles I. He took the punishment on behalf of the young prince, and formed a close bond with him, growing up to share his taste in art and architecture. Between 1637 and 1639, Murray remodelled the interior of Ham. He created the Great Staircase and the suite of sumptuous rooms on the first floor: the Great Dining Room (now the Hall Gallery), the North Drawing Room, and the Long Gallery with its adjoining picture closet. When the Civil War broke out in 1642, Murray naturally joined the Royalist cause, and was created the 1st Earl of Dysart for his loyalty. He died in Edinburgh in 1655.
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Comments (14)
sessan53
Very great shot. Excellent:-)hugs sessan
Valerie-Ducom
Impressiv architecture ont his home and excellent color ! :)
aljaysart
Great capture David is this another one of your sneaky shots LOL. That House is fantastic does anyone live in this place or is it just a show house for the public. Thanks for the info very interesting.
Richardphotos
perfect title and structure.the jet even got in on the act
ontar1
Good capture!!!!
Mousson
Quelle belle promenade virtuel tu nous permet de faire!
rainbows
I think you already know my view of this superb work!! A splendid shot, dear David. Such a beautiful house, you even captured the plane! I like too the little man going through the garden gate on the left. Wonderful work from you. Thank you, for intersting information too. Happy day and hugs, sweetheart. Di. xx
Ionel
Very beautiful capture!!!
Mondwin
Absolutely impressive.....bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
JeffG7BRJ
Beautiful old house/mansion, I see they had a flypast whilst you were there. Good pov showing front and side. Bravo!!!!!
elmurray
A wonderful house and a wonderful capture. Bravo!
RobyHermida
Very fine shot !
Atom
Nice shot Fred, excellent clarity!
auntietk
Your architectural shots are always so wonderful, David! Ham House must love you - these shots are all just gorgeous.