Ham House (1000th Post) by Fred255

Photography • Architecture • posted on Sep 01, 2007

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Well love it or hate it. This is my 1000th post. Ham House, I believe this photograph shows you my love of historical architecture and my still developing photographic skill. I would like to thank everyone here for thier support and advice, long may it continue. Now for a bit of history. Ham House, situated beside the River Thames in Ham, just to the south of Richmond, in the United Kingdom, is claimed by its present owners, the National Trust, to be "unique in Europe as the most complete survival of 17th century fashion and power". It was built in 1610 for Sir Thomas Vavasour, Knight Marshal to James I and in 1626 passed into the hands of William Murray who had been the "whipping boy" for the future Charles I. He took the punishment on behalf of the young prince, and formed a close bond with him, growing up to share his taste in art and architecture. Between 1637 and 1639, Murray remodelled the interior of Ham. He created the Great Staircase and the suite of sumptuous rooms on the first floor: the Great Dining Room (now the Hall Gallery), the North Drawing Room, and the Long Gallery with its adjoining picture closet. When the Civil War broke out in 1642, Murray naturally joined the Royalist cause, and was created the 1st Earl of Dysart for his loyalty. He died in Edinburgh in 1655. Thank you for looking, as always any comments or suggestions welcome 8~) **Best Viewed Full Size**

Comments (15)

aljaysart

5:09AM | Sat, 01 September 2007

Excellent Structure of this fine building and Well Done on your 1000th upload dave.

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fredster66

6:33AM | Sat, 01 September 2007

Congrats on your 1000th... amazing! Nice work!!

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mark.spooner

6:35AM | Sat, 01 September 2007

Nice shot.

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jeroni

6:40AM | Sat, 01 September 2007

felicidades por tu 1000 imagenes

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JeffG7BRJ

8:22AM | Sat, 01 September 2007

You certainly picked an imposing capture for you're 1000th posting. Congratulations!

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rainbows

9:30AM | Sat, 01 September 2007

It is a beautiful capture, Dear David. Such a graceful building. Thank you for the history too. Congratulations on 1000 posts. May we see many, many more from you. Have a wonderful day. Hugs. Di.

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Janiss

10:47AM | Sat, 01 September 2007

Fabulous lighting capture for this 1000th post... CONGRATULATIONS my friend!

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SSoffia

11:26AM | Sat, 01 September 2007

EXCELLENT CAPTURE & VIEW !!!!!

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auntietk

11:48AM | Sat, 01 September 2007

This is a great choice for your 1000th post, David! Excellent image. Such a beautiful old building with a fascinating history. I always enjoy your architectural photographs - your love of the subject really shows. Contratulations on 1000 images!

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Mousson

2:00PM | Sat, 01 September 2007

1000 images, Wooowwwwww! Beautiful shot and building!

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RobyHermida

4:53PM | Sat, 01 September 2007

Congrats on your 1000th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roby ;O)

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Ionel

7:07PM | Sat, 01 September 2007

Excellent work and information, Fred! Congratulations on 1000 pictures! :)

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alhak

7:15AM | Sun, 02 September 2007

what a house, makes mine look like an apartment! good shot congrats on the 1000th .....

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TwoPynts

4:14PM | Sun, 02 September 2007

Congrats on your 1000th! A fitting image...this place looks like it could have 1000 rooms. A great image and intersting history -- I wish I had a place like this. (the gardens are awasome too)

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