Denham

Settlement in Hertfordshire

England

Denham

Evening Light, London N14 Liked the colour of the clouds and the vapour trails. — Evening Light, London N14 Credit: Christine Matthews

Denham is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Situated approximately 20 miles northwest of London, Denham is part of the South Bucks district and lies on the edge of the Greater London Urban Area. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, providing residents with a peaceful and idyllic setting.

Historically, Denham dates back to the Saxon period and has retained much of its traditional charm. The village features a mixture of architectural styles, with a blend of Tudor, Georgian, and Victorian buildings that line its streets. One notable landmark is the Church of Saint Mary, a Grade I listed building that dates back to the 12th century.

Denham is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere. The village offers a range of amenities, including a primary school, local shops, and a post office, catering to the needs of its residents. Additionally, Denham is home to several pubs and restaurants, where locals and visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink.

With its proximity to London, Denham is a popular choice for commuters looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The village benefits from excellent transportation links, with Denham railway station providing regular services to London Marylebone, making it an ideal location for those working in the capital.

The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking and cycling, with the nearby Colne Valley Regional Park providing ample green spaces and nature reserves for residents to explore. Overall, Denham offers a charming and peaceful village lifestyle within easy reach of the city.

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Denham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.630644/-0.22290246 or Grid Reference TQ2393. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Evening Light, London N14

Liked the colour of the clouds and the vapour trails.

Christine Matthews

Totteridge Fields

The nature reserve covers over 30 fields to the north of Totteridge Common, stretching between Hendon Wood Lane in the west and Grange Avenue in the east. It lies along the valley of the Dollis Brook, which flows from west to east through the site, with fields rising gently on either side. Totteridge Fields once produced hay for London’s horse-traffic. In the early 1990s local people successfully opposed plans for a cemetery covering three fields. This led to the site coming under the management of the London Wildlife Trust from 1993. Traditional hay-cutting methods are still used, with volunteers mowing alternative areas each year to help conserve the richly diverse plant and invertebrate population. This work is supplemented by conservation grazing with traditional breeds of cattle, first introduced in 2014.

Mark Percy

Houseplants in Finchley Nurseries

David Howard

Burtonhole Lane, Mill Hill

David Howard

Burtonhole Lane at the junction of The Ridgeway

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Burtonhole Lane, Mill Hill

David Howard

Footpath and driveway to Mote End Farm

This leads off Nan Clark's Lane here and beyond Mote End Farm it reaches the London Loop.

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The entrance to Mote End

This is at Mote End Farm. The driveway through the gate leads to Pond Cottage, The Studio and the Coach House. This old horse trough with its flowers made a splash of colour on a rather dull day.

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Nan Clark's Lane

Nan Clark's Lane got its name from Nan Clark who worked in the local tavern (the pub is now called The Rising Sun). She was well-liked and had many admirers, but she also had a very jealous husband. One day her husband barged into the pub drunk and started yelling and screaming at Nan as there were whispers going round that she had been having an affair. Nan Clark’s husband dragged Nan out of the tavern, down what is now called Nan Clark’s lane, pulling her hair when she tried to struggle. Nan Clark was then murdered by being drowned in a nearby lake. The lake is seen at Link For more about the story see Link

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A pond with a sinister story

The nearby Nan Clark's Lane got its name from Nan Clark who worked in the local tavern (the pub is now called The Rising Sun). She was well-liked and had many admirers, but she also had a very jealous husband. One day her husband barged into the pub drunk and started yelling and screaming at Nan Clark as there were whispers going round that Nan had been having an affair. Nan Clark’s husband dragged Nan out of the tavern, down what is now called Nan Clark’s lane, pulling her hair when she tried to struggle. Nan Clark was then murdered by being drowned in this nearby lake. For more about the story see Link

and Link

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At the entrance to Mote End

This is at Mote End Farm, next to the driveway which leads to Pond Cottage, The Studio and the Coach House. This old horse trough with its flowers made a splash of colour on a rather dull day. See also Link

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London Loop ahead

This is just past Mote End Farm and the London Loop is joined beyond the gate. Moat Mount and Barnet Gate Wood can be seen in the distance.

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The London Loop at Moat Mount

The London Loop is seen here at Moat Mount with Barnet Gate Wood on the horizon. The path is also followed by the Dollis Valley Greenwalk. The Dollis Brook is a tributary of the River Brent and the infant Dollis Brook is crossed ahead at the foot of the valley which is at the end of the field on the left.

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The London Loop at Moat Mount

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Windmill Cottage, Arkley

Arkley Windmill can just be glimpsed behind. It dates from 1826 and more about it can be seen at Link

and at Link

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The Orange Tree Pub Totteridge Barnet

Night was just falling on this almost shortest day of the year and the pub looked all Christmas-y and inviting. My Lumix camera is seemingly more intelligent than I am and whatever programme it decided to use gives the photo an almost Impressionist feel. There's a sign by the pond that asks us not to feed the ducks as it causes pollution. By that logic I guess it would be less polluting for the planet if we stopped feeding ourselves. Unlikely at this time of year.

John Kingdon

Saddlers Close

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War Memorial, Rowley Green

War memorials were mainly constructed after WWI to commemorate the troops who gave their lives in the war. Many were then updated after WWII. Some war memorials date back to the Boer War. Almost every town and village in Britain has a War Memorial. They take many forms, the commonest being an obelisk, a cross or statue of a soldier. Some commemorate the inhabitants of a place, some are for schools and others are for companies or Military groupings. Many memorials are grade II listed, 61 are II* listed, Link

*_listed_war_memorials_in_England & 12 are Grade I listed. Link

A search for memorials can be carried out at Link

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Denham is located at Grid Ref: TQ2393 (Lat: 51.630644, Lng: -0.22290246)

Unitary Authority: Barnet

Police Authority: Metropolitan