So good we’re sketching twice! We’re aiming to scale back the dimensions
of our sketching crowds by repeating this sketchwalk on two completely different
dates.
Be a part of us on both of the dates above to sketch on this
historic and fascinating location beside the River Thames. On the situation map
beneath are the historic Richmond Inexperienced and Richmond Theatre, the traditional Previous
Palace Yard, the spectacle of Richmond Riverside, a vibrant market, and the
choice to climb Richmond Hill to sketch the one view within the nation that’s
protected by an Act of Parliament. There are lots of alternatives for
refreshment all through the day.
The day is run by Helen Hayhoe and
John Swanson.
Assembly level at 11am
We’ll collect by the pink telephones on the nook of Richmond Inexperienced, by the
Prince’s Head and Cricketers pubs (scroll right down to see our location map). That is a few 10 minute stroll from
Richmond Prepare Station and 5 minutes from Richmond Bus Station (see location
map beneath).
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Assembly place at 11am – Crimson phone bins at Richmond Inexperienced Sketch by Mark Stow |
Choices for drawing
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Richmond Riverside Wander down Water Lane to seek out the River Thames, with its boats,
bridges and terraces.
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Richmond Riverside Sketch by John Swanson |
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Richmond Palace Simply off the Inexperienced is the previous location of Henry VII Palace with an
previous arched entrance which dates from 1501.
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Richmond Palace gate Sketch by Steven Baker |
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‘The View’ Stroll up Hill Rise (about 20 minutes) to the Terrace overlooking
Petersham Meadows and the River Thames. The view was famously painted by
JWM Turner, amongst others. It’s a fabulous place to sketch, with a lot
of benches and The Roebuck Pub for refreshment.
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| The View – Richmond Hill Sketch by Helen Hayhoe |
- Richmond Theatre On Little Inexperienced is Richmond Theatre, an ideal late Victorian constructing.
Key instances and assembly factors
11 AM
We’ll
meet by the pink telephones on the nook of Richmond Inexperienced, by the Prince’s
Head and Cricketers pubs. That is a few 10 minute stroll from Richmond Prepare
Station and 5 minutes from Richmond Bus Station (see location map
beneath).
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| Assembly place at 11am Picture by Helen Hayhoe |
1 PM
Meet on the memorial statue of Bernard O’Higgins* for the lunchtime throwdown and group picture. One can find the spot
at Richmond Bridge, accessed subsequent to Invoice’s restaurant. Here’s a small
inexperienced space tucked above the steps and ramp right down to Tide Tables Café. There
is room right here for a throwdown. We’re aiming for individuals to file by the
sketches in a clockwise path in order that all of us get an opportunity to view them.
The beautiful Tide Tables Café close by is a superb place for lunch.
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| Location map for our 1PM throwdown on the Bernardo O’Higgins statue – click on to see element Sketch by Helen Hayhoe |
Whether it is raining, we’ll meet simply over the zebra crossing within the
Colonnades, which can give some shelter.
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| Assembly place at 1pm and three.30 pm – The memorial bust of Bernard O’Higgins Picture by Helen Hayhoe |
*Bernard O’Higgins was a Chilean
independence chief who freed Chile from Spanish rule within the Chilean Warfare of
Independence
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| Assembly place at 1pm and three.30 pm if it rains — The Colonnades exterior Knight Frank property brokers {Photograph} by Helen Hayhoe |
3.30 PM
Meet on the similar place for the afternoon throwdown and group
picture.
Afterwards
We propose the White Cross Pub on the riverside for a drink afterwards.
NB: The towpath could also be submerged! The tide could also be excessive on these dates, with Excessive
Water at 4 to 4.30pm.
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The White Cross Pub Sketch by Nick Richards |
Sensible data
Food and drinks and conveniences
There are lots of cafés and pubs close by to maintain us refreshed all through
the day.
Close by loos may be present in Richmond Station, Marks and
Spencer on George Avenue and The Previous City Corridor. There are quite a few cafes and
pubs with services. Richmond is a part of the
Group Bathroom Scheme which lists different choices.
Getting there
Public transport
Journey to Richmond upon Thames
is fast and straightforward. Situated in Zone 4 and 5 of London’s journey community, it
takes roughly 20 minutes to achieve the borough from London Waterloo
station.
The borough is related with direct railway (South
Western Railway) and London Underground hyperlinks. The city is served by many
buses.
Accessibility
All the places talked about on this submit are wheelchair-accessible.
Richmond Museum has an accessible bathroom, and there’s one at Eileen’s Café
alongside the towpath in the direction of Petersham Meadow. Please tell us in case you want
help on the day.
Covid steerage
City Sketchers London stays alert to nationwide steerage about COVID-19
and its variants. Though restrictions have been lifted, it is smart
to take all needed precautions to maintain ourselves and fellow sketchers
protected all through the occasion. The chance of an infection for outside occasions is
low, however fundamental steerage nonetheless applies:
- Please don’t attend in case you really feel
unwell - Put on a face protecting if you’re near others
- Give
individuals house - Apply good hand hygiene.
Additional data
If you happen to’re new to City Sketchers London, take a look at Mike Whalley’s
transient historical past of the worldwide City Sketchers motion.
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