The weather yesterday was brilliant and the forecast for today was for more of the same. So with tomorrow not looking so promising, we decided today was the day to visit Hampton Court Palace, the home of Henry VIII, and East Molesey, the home of Anita when she was a young girl.
After a early morning stroll around the Regent Canal and Little Venice, we caught a Circle line tube to Wimmbleton where we changed to a Hampton Court train. From the station it is just a short walk across the Thames River to the Palace. We spent most of the day exploring the many rooms and gardens before finishing up with a visit to Bushy Park and the Hampton Court Maze.
A Narrow Boat on Regent's Canal
Hampton Court Palace
Clock Court
Just like the jig-saw puzzle we have
Although rather tired, late in the afternoon we set off on the second part of the day's quest - East Molesey. Anita was fearful that character would have changed with development and modernisation but it was a pleasant surprise to find that this wasn't so. We walked down Bridge Road and, crossing over the River Mole along Esher Road, arrived at Summer Road where Anita grew up. The ford across the River Ember has now gone but footbridge allowed us passage to her street.While her old house at 51 is still there, it is now hard to see as there is a rather crude garage built where there once was a lovely front garden. Such is the progress that has been brought on by the motor car.
Bridge Road, East Molesey
51 Summer Road is the cream half of the semi-detached house on the right
Rather tired, we retraced our steps back to Paddington and enjoyed another meal in one of the many establishments that are within a short walk from our hotel.
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