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| Richmond Bridge by John Swanson |
We will be meeting in the pretty town of Richmond in South West London, to
explore the parks, river and urban landscapes. The day is free of charge, no
need to book, just turn up with your art kit.
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| Red phone boxes on Richmond Green |
Key times and meeting points for the day:
11am: Meet by the red telephones on
the corner of Richmond Green, by The Prince’s Head and Cricketers pubs. This is about a 10 minute
walk from Richmond Station, see map link and directions at the end of the blog. There is shelter under trees here. If the weather is too wet, we will meet at the Cricketers pub.
From here, you can disperse to the nearby riverside or to the many places of
interest below. Please note that there will be a high tide in the early
afternoon. Sometimes the riverside is submerged, which makes for great
sketching!
1pm: Meet
again at the red telephones to look at drawings done so far.
Choose
one of the many local pubs or cafes for lunch
3.30pm:
Meet at the
same place meet again to compare final sketches and for a group photo.
Afterwards
you are free to retire to a local pub or café. There’s a great
choice, though in high summer it could be crowded. The White Cross is a lovely
pub.
Options for drawing include:
Richmond Riverside: Walk
down Water Lane to find the river Thames. Capture the boats, working arches,
the Bridge and the terrace. Tide Tables café is under the arches and is a great
(if busy) place to pick up a coffee and a vegetarian lunch. You can sit outside
overlooking the river, even if the riverside is flooded.
Richmond Palace: This remaining fragment of Henry the 7th’s
palace includes the Tudor Royal Wardrobe (where household furnishings were
stored), with an old arched entrance and a tiny tranquil green.
The Richmond Foodies Market: The market operates on Saturdays on Heron Square adjacent to the Riverside. Great for capturing the bustle while picking up something tasty to eat.
Hill Rise: This street becomes picturesque as it winds up away from the Odeon, including lots of cafes and individual shops.
'The View': Walking
about 10 minutes further up Hill Rise, you reach the view made famous by JWM
Turner, with many benches and the Roebuck pub for refreshments.
Practical information:
This day is run by Helen Hayhoe with the support of John Swanson and Nigel Gibson
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| Richmond Riverside |
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The Thames from Richmond by John Swanson
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| Richmond Palace Gateway by John Swanson |
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The Royal Wardrobe
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The Richmond Foodies Market: The market operates on Saturdays on Heron Square adjacent to the Riverside. Great for capturing the bustle while picking up something tasty to eat.
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| Richmond Foodies Market |
Hill Rise: This street becomes picturesque as it winds up away from the Odeon, including lots of cafes and individual shops.
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| Hill Rise |
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The View from Richmond Hill
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Richmond is an historic town with plenty of
interesting places to draw. For more information visit: http://www.visitrichmond.co.uk/
Practical information:
Travel: Richmond has frequent trains from Waterloo via
Clapham Junction, and is on the District Line. There are also many bus
services. For people travelling in from outside London, Richmond is served by
trains from Reading, but there are planned engineering works at Feltham that
day that will mean some disruption. The services between Waterloo and Richmond
won't be affected. Do check before travelling.
Directions to the red
telephone boxes (initial meeting point): When you leave Richmond station, turn
left, and keep going straight on, crossing the road once at the junction with
Duke Street (keep the Itsu cafe on your left). Near the end of the main
shopping street, just before House of Fraser, turn right down Golden Court. The
meeting point is at the end of the lane.
Loos: House of Fraser and Marks and Spencer both have loos.
This day is run by Helen Hayhoe with the support of John Swanson and Nigel Gibson
