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South Canal

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Middlesex

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South Canal

Old Milestone, Surbiton Road; near junction with Portsmouth Road The milestone is located on the forecourt at Woodbines Lodge (No.1), on the north east side of the road by the low wall in pavement. Parish of Surbiton (Kingston Upon Thames District. Carved stone post, Surrey limestone pillar design, erected by Epsom, Ewell, Tooting etc turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads:- IIII / MILES / ( EWELL) Grade II listed by Historic England, List Entry Number: 1358452 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1358452" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1358452">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Milestone Society National ID: SY_EWKG04
Old Milestone, Surbiton Road; near junction with Portsmouth Road Credit: Lionel Joseph

South Canal in Middlesex is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in the heart of the county. The canal is surrounded by lush vegetation and diverse wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers. The water in South Canal is clear and pristine, providing a habitat for various aquatic species such as fish, frogs, and turtles.

The canal is also home to a variety of waterfowl, including ducks, geese, and herons. Visitors can often spot these birds gliding gracefully across the water or perched on the banks of the canal.

South Canal is a tranquil and serene spot, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the canal, or sit and admire the stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Overall, South Canal in Middlesex is a hidden gem that offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With its diverse ecosystem and beautiful scenery, it is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to connect with nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.401739/-0.33471192 or Grid Reference TQ1568. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Milestone, Surbiton Road; near junction with Portsmouth Road The milestone is located on the forecourt at Woodbines Lodge (No.1), on the north east side of the road by the low wall in pavement. Parish of Surbiton (Kingston Upon Thames District. Carved stone post, Surrey limestone pillar design, erected by Epsom, Ewell, Tooting etc turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads:- IIII / MILES / ( EWELL) Grade II listed by Historic England, List Entry Number: 1358452 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1358452" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1358452">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Milestone Society National ID: SY_EWKG04
Old Milestone, Surbiton Road; near junction with Portsmouth Road
The milestone is located on the forecourt at Woodbines Lodge (No.1), on the north east side of the road by the low wall in pavement. Parish of Surbiton (Kingston Upon Thames District. Carved stone post, Surrey limestone pillar design, erected by Epsom, Ewell, Tooting etc turnpike trust, 19th century. Inscription reads:- IIII / MILES / ( EWELL) Grade II listed by Historic England, List Entry Number: 1358452 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: SY_EWKG04
Fountain Court, Hampton Court Palace Looking towards the north range from one of the cloisters around the court. It has been little altered since its creation by Sir Christopher Wren between 1689 and 1694. The ranges are some of the finest Baroque elevations in England. They hold state and private apartments built for William III and Mary II and used by the royal family until the mid-eighteenth century.
Fountain Court, Hampton Court Palace
Looking towards the north range from one of the cloisters around the court. It has been little altered since its creation by Sir Christopher Wren between 1689 and 1694. The ranges are some of the finest Baroque elevations in England. They hold state and private apartments built for William III and Mary II and used by the royal family until the mid-eighteenth century.
Henry VIII's kitchens at Hampton Court Palace The kitchens <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/henry-viii-s-kitchens-at-hampton-court/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/henry-viii-s-kitchens-at-hampton-court/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> were the largest in Tudor England. Two hundred staff worked to produce over 800 meals a day for the royal household of Henry VIII. Some current staff, in period costume, recreate Tudor techniques for visitors, although the covid-protection masks they wear are a more contemporary touch.
Henry VIII's kitchens at Hampton Court Palace
The kitchens LinkExternal link were the largest in Tudor England. Two hundred staff worked to produce over 800 meals a day for the royal household of Henry VIII. Some current staff, in period costume, recreate Tudor techniques for visitors, although the covid-protection masks they wear are a more contemporary touch.
Terrace, Hampton Court Palace This runs along the south side of the palace above the Privy Garden.
Terrace, Hampton Court Palace
This runs along the south side of the palace above the Privy Garden.
Pumpkin patch, Hampton Court A pair of woven willow figures among the ripening squashes and gourds in the walled kitchen garden to the north-west of the palace.
Pumpkin patch, Hampton Court
A pair of woven willow figures among the ripening squashes and gourds in the walled kitchen garden to the north-west of the palace.
Sunflowers, Hampton Court An extensive bed of the flowers in the north-eastern corner of the large walled kitchen gardens at the palace.
Sunflowers, Hampton Court
An extensive bed of the flowers in the north-eastern corner of the large walled kitchen gardens at the palace.
Clock Court, Hampton Court Palace With the eponymous astronomical timepiece in the gatehouse seen here, it was installed in 1540. It has been restored twice, most recently back to its original form in 2007-8. The gatehouse is also known as Anne Boleyn's gate.
Clock Court, Hampton Court Palace
With the eponymous astronomical timepiece in the gatehouse seen here, it was installed in 1540. It has been restored twice, most recently back to its original form in 2007-8. The gatehouse is also known as Anne Boleyn's gate.
Cloister, Hampton Court Palace One of the passages that run around the edge of Fountain Court. This one is under the north range which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
Cloister, Hampton Court Palace
One of the passages that run around the edge of Fountain Court. This one is under the north range which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
Privy Garden, Hampton Court Looking towards the south face of Hampton Court Palace across the Privy (ie private) Garden, a restoration of William III's baroque Privy Garden of 1702. The grounds were recreated using the original plant varieties.
Privy Garden, Hampton Court
Looking towards the south face of Hampton Court Palace across the Privy (ie private) Garden, a restoration of William III's baroque Privy Garden of 1702. The grounds were recreated using the original plant varieties.
Lion Gates, Hampton Court Seen from inside the park, the entrance to the palace grounds (not currently in use) at their northern end, opposite Bushey Park and close to the famous maze. They are said to have been designed by Christopher Wren for Queen Anne and George I.
Lion Gates, Hampton Court
Seen from inside the park, the entrance to the palace grounds (not currently in use) at their northern end, opposite Bushey Park and close to the famous maze. They are said to have been designed by Christopher Wren for Queen Anne and George I.
Pond Garden, Hampton Court To the west of the Privy Garden, this sunken garden was once a medieval fish farm. The drained, south-facing walled compartments provided shelter for tender exotic plants, particularly those collected by Mary II from all over the world. The glasshouse visible in the distance contains the Great Vine, thought to be the oldest (and largest) in the world, a Black Hamburg eating variety, planted in 1768 by Lancelot Capability Brown.
Pond Garden, Hampton Court
To the west of the Privy Garden, this sunken garden was once a medieval fish farm. The drained, south-facing walled compartments provided shelter for tender exotic plants, particularly those collected by Mary II from all over the world. The glasshouse visible in the distance contains the Great Vine, thought to be the oldest (and largest) in the world, a Black Hamburg eating variety, planted in 1768 by Lancelot Capability Brown.
Sunken garden, Hampton Court One of the hedged formal gardens in the Pond Garden to the west of the Privy Garden. This was once a medieval fish farm. The drained, south-facing walled compartments provided shelter for tender exotic plants, particularly those collected by Mary II from all over the world.
Sunken garden, Hampton Court
One of the hedged formal gardens in the Pond Garden to the west of the Privy Garden. This was once a medieval fish farm. The drained, south-facing walled compartments provided shelter for tender exotic plants, particularly those collected by Mary II from all over the world.
Over the garden wall, Hampton Court Looking from the Pond Garden at Hampton Court Palace towards the Thames and Hampton Court Bridge.
Over the garden wall, Hampton Court
Looking from the Pond Garden at Hampton Court Palace towards the Thames and Hampton Court Bridge.
Car show, Hampton Court Seen from the Privy Garden, a few of the many hundreds of rare and expensive cars on display at the 'Concours of Elegance' held in Hampton Court Park which, as a result, was off limits to visitors to the palace.
Car show, Hampton Court
Seen from the Privy Garden, a few of the many hundreds of rare and expensive cars on display at the 'Concours of Elegance' held in Hampton Court Park which, as a result, was off limits to visitors to the palace.
Old Milestone A308, Hampton Court Road Carved stone post by the A308, in parish of TEDDINGTON AND HAMPTON (RICHMOND UPON THAMES District), Hampton Court Road, Hampton, opposite Western end of Taggs Island; opposite Boat House, East of St Alban's Lodge, in park, on South side of road. Erected by the Staines & Hampton turnpike trust in the 19th century. Eastern face see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6060937">TQ1469 : Old Milestone by the A308, Hampton Court Road, Hampton</a> Inscription reads:- HAMPTON / COURT / BRIDGE / VI / FURLONGS / KINGSTON / BRIDGE / II / MILES // HAMPTON / PARISH // SUNBURY / II / MILES / STAINES / VII / MILES / WINDSOR / XIII / MILES Rivet benchmark on top representing 11.3 m ASL. Grade II Listed see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1065454" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1065454">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Milestone Society National ID: MX_STHP07
Old Milestone A308, Hampton Court Road
Carved stone post by the A308, in parish of TEDDINGTON AND HAMPTON (RICHMOND UPON THAMES District), Hampton Court Road, Hampton, opposite Western end of Taggs Island; opposite Boat House, East of St Alban's Lodge, in park, on South side of road. Erected by the Staines & Hampton turnpike trust in the 19th century. Eastern face see TQ1469 : Old Milestone by the A308, Hampton Court Road, Hampton Inscription reads:- HAMPTON / COURT / BRIDGE / VI / FURLONGS / KINGSTON / BRIDGE / II / MILES // HAMPTON / PARISH // SUNBURY / II / MILES / STAINES / VII / MILES / WINDSOR / XIII / MILES Rivet benchmark on top representing 11.3 m ASL. Grade II Listed see LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: MX_STHP07
Hampton Court Palace Summer crowds at the main entrance to the palace in the mid 50's.
Hampton Court Palace
Summer crowds at the main entrance to the palace in the mid 50's.
Hampton Court - view from grounds to northwest of palace This is a general view of the western façade of Hampton Court Palace from the grounds to its west.
Hampton Court - view from grounds to northwest of palace
This is a general view of the western façade of Hampton Court Palace from the grounds to its west.
Hampton Court - Western façade The western façade of the vast Hampton Court is what greets visitors as they approach from the road or car park.
Hampton Court - Western façade
The western façade of the vast Hampton Court is what greets visitors as they approach from the road or car park.
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South Canal is located at Grid Ref: TQ1568 (Lat: 51.401739, Lng: -0.33471192)

Unitary Authority: Richmond upon Thames

Police Authority: Metropolitan

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The Royal Tennis Court
Leisure: pitch
Name Ru: Реал-теннис
Sport: real_tennis
Website: https://www.royaltenniscourt.com/
Wikidata: Q7374904
Wikipedia: en:Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court
Lat/Long: 51.4044344/-0.3362247
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Toilets
Lat/Long: 51.4059121/-0.3360281
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Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 51.3975539/-0.3363495
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Bicycle Parking
Access: yes
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 22
Covered: no
Cyclestreets Id: 35203
Lat/Long: 51.4041835/-0.3389942
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Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 22
Covered: no
Cyclestreets Id: 35202
Lat/Long: 51.4042007/-0.3391606
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Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 51.4040934/-0.3387408
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Cigarette Island
Natural: peninsula
Note: formerly an island of the Mole, Ember and Thames
Lat/Long: 51.4021066/-0.341166
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Ferry Terminal
Turks Pier Hampton Court
Addr Street: Barge Walk
Ferry: yes
Phone: +44 20 8546 2434
Public Transport: station
Toilets Wheelchair: no
Website: https://turks.co.uk/
Wheelchair: limited
Wheelchair Description: Step-free, very steep path from landing stage. Loading access not checked. Turks Facebook page says this is boat accessible.
Lat/Long: 51.403661/-0.341193
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Toilets
Check Date: 2024-03-02
Fee: no
Lat/Long: 51.4029208/-0.3366514
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Lat/Long: 51.403794/-0.333301
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Lat/Long: 51.4035003/-0.3331258
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Lat/Long: 51.402206/-0.3366333
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Lat/Long: 51.4028365/-0.3373051
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Lat/Long: 51.4055319/-0.3364575
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Ferry Terminal
Flower show to Station
Ferry: yes
Public Transport: station
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 51.3997201/-0.3366217
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Ferry Terminal
Flower show to Park and Ride bus
Ferry: yes
Note: In 2017 only one of three ferries had wheelchair carrying capability
Public Transport: station
Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair Description: Bridge to pontoon has steps both ends. 2017 Show: Only one of three ferries claimed to be wheelchair accessible.
Lat/Long: 51.3988215/-0.3355749
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Bicycle Parking
Access: yes
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 14
Covered: no
Fee: no
Lat/Long: 51.4043747/-0.3393388
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Note: Mounted in internal wall in "Serving Place" passage by old Royal Kitchens
Post Box Mounting: building
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: KT8 32
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 51.4038284/-0.3375894
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Fountain
Lat/Long: 51.4031708/-0.3369787
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Fountain
Lat/Long: 51.4030021/-0.3349268
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Golf: pin
Lat/Long: 51.4005513/-0.3340248
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Golf: pin
Lat/Long: 51.3984155/-0.3300263
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Fountain
Lat/Long: 51.4027754/-0.3387302
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Fountain
Lat/Long: 51.4026561/-0.3383936
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Fountain
Lat/Long: 51.4018845/-0.3374434
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Cafe
Privy Kitchen
Internet Access: yes
Internet Access Fee: no
Opening Hours: 10:00-16:00; Jan 22-Feb 02 off
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4037574/-0.3371331
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Bicycle Parking
Access: yes
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 26
Covered: no
Fee: no
Lat/Long: 51.4044163/-0.3400738
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Bicycle Parking
Access: yes
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 8
Covered: no
Fee: no
Lat/Long: 51.4043134/-0.3396987
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Waste Basket
Waste: trash
Lat/Long: 51.4044043/-0.3393287
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Vending Machine
Vending: parking_tickets
Lat/Long: 51.4044298/-0.3393203
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Bicycle Parking
Access: employees
Bicycle Parking: stands
Covered: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4042245/-0.3389061
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Lat/Long: 51.4030086/-0.3360581
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Lat/Long: 51.4030753/-0.3354809
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Lat/Long: 51.4030682/-0.3359792
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Lat/Long: 51.402911/-0.3360407
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Lat/Long: 51.4030134/-0.3353805
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Lat/Long: 51.4031212/-0.3359218
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Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4020463/-0.3402192
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Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.402234/-0.3404363
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Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4016242/-0.3397516
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Lat/Long: 51.4025381/-0.340887
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