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  Ham, London - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ham is a place in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames on the River Thames.
Together with Petersham, Ham lies to the east of the bend in the river south of Richmond and north of Kingston.
When the park was enclosed by Charles I in 1637, Ham parish lost the most of the affected parishes, over 800 acres (3.2 km²) stretching towards Robin Hood Gate and Kingston Hill, almost half of which was Common land.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ham,_London,_England   (252 words)

  
 Ham House - Paul Martin Wedding Photography
Ham House is a spectacular 17th-century house with original interiors and formal garden.
Ham House is unique in Europe as the most complete survival of 17th-century fashion and power.
One of a series of palaces and grand houses along the banks of the Thames, it was built in 1610 and enlarged in the 1670s, when it was at the heart of Restoration court life and intrigue.
www.pmjphotography.co.uk /cgi-bin/show_location.pl?id=10   (267 words)

  
 Becontree hundred: East Ham | British History Online
East Ham became a municipal borough in 1904 and a county borough in 1915.
The houses built there during this period were crowded into long terraces, to accommodate the families of dock workers and sailors.
Shortly before 1890 the Burges family, who were the largest landowners in East Ham, began to develop their estate, comprising some 400 a., mainly in the centre and east of the parish, but including sections in the south near St. Mary's church and in Roman Road.
www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=42740   (5849 words)

  
 National Trust | Ham House | History
Ham House was built in 1610 for Sir Thomas Vavasour, Knight Marshal to James I. On Sir Thomas's death in 1620, the house passed briefly to the Earl of Holdernesse, before becoming the home of William Murray in 1626.
Following their marriage in 1672, they extended and refurnished Ham as a palatial villa reflecting the Duke's status as one of the most powerful ministers of Charles II.
Ham House and the Dysart title then passed to her eldest son from her first marriage: Lionel Tollemache, 3rd Earl of Dysart (1649-1727).
www.nationaltrust.org.uk /main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-hamhouse/w-hamhouse-history.htm   (596 words)

  
 American Ghosts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Sarah Ham was the last family member to live in the house; she died on May 15, 1921.
The Ham House is large on the outside and beautifully decorated on the inside.
The house is open to the public from May 1st through October 31st, 10am to 5pm with the last tour beginning at 4:30pm.
www.americanghosts.com /Iowa/MathiasHam/mathiasham.htm   (381 words)

  
 Mathias Ham House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The Ham House is a gothic mansion that is located on the north end of Dubuque.
The family was one of the most socially prominent in the city and Ham had a tower added onto the house to watch the movements of his ships on the river below.
The house is located along Lincoln Street on the north side of the city.
www.prairieghosts.com /mathias.html   (359 words)

  
 Plymouth, the Trelawney family of Ham
The first of the Trelawney family to live at Ham House was Robert, who moved from Looe Street in the centre of Plymouth to Ham in 1639.
The house was built on the site of an older residence, probably one of the farms in the parish of Pennycross.
Ham House was given to the City in 1947 and became a branch library.
www.plymouthdata.info /PP-Trelawny.htm   (282 words)

  
 Ham House Haunted House - HauntedHouses.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Mathias Ham chose to build his home on a "wind-wracked" bluff above the Mississippi River, which was located in the northern part of the city of Dubuque, Iowa.
Knowing that Ham was responsible for their arrest, they vowed to one day come back and get their revenge.
Ham, keeping an eye on his mansion, a home that he loved while alive, a place where he had many happy memories.
www.hauntedhouses.com /states/ia/house.htm   (1191 words)

  
 The Mathias Ham House :: Horror Channel.com ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
May began hearing footsteps and whispers throughout the house, prompting her to believe that the pirates, all of whom were long since dead, had finally returned to make good on their threat.
The Mathias Ham House is open to the public on weekends in May, daily from Memorial day through September first, and on weekends in September through Halloween.
Most phenomena in the house are reported in the tower, the master bedroom, the nursery, and in the servants' quarters.
www.horrorchannel.com /index.php?name=Sections&req=viewarticle&artid=308&page=1   (1348 words)

  
 Ham House, Ham Street, Ham, Richmond
Ham House stands on the south bank of the Thames, west of the A307 at Petersham, 11/2 miles from Richmond Station.
Ham House was Built in 1610 and extended in the 1670s, Ham House is one of the most outstanding Stuart houses from that period.
After the Duke’s fall from power in 1681, and Elizabeth’s own death on Sunday 5 June 1698, Ham House remained largely unaltered (not least because Elizabeth’s extravagances had drained the estate), and came to be regarded as something of a time capsule.
www.guidetorichmond.co.uk /ham.html   (877 words)

  
 Ham House (National Trust) - London City Guide venues & listings
Ham House set on the banks of the river Thames near Richmond, is perhaps the most remarkable Stuart House in the country.
Built in 1610 and enlarged in the 1670s by the influential Duke and Duchess of Lauderdale, Ham was a centre for court intrigue throughout most of the 17th century.
In its time, the house was at the forefront of fashion and still retains much of the original interior decoration from that period, including outstanding collections of furniture, textiles and paintings shown in 26 rooms.
www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /london/museum/SE000552.html?ixsid=   (328 words)

  
 Ham That Can Hang Uptown
But the owner of Turner Ham House knows that his uncooked, 1-year-old ham can be thinly sliced and served like prosciutto, the $25-per-pound Italian import.
The basic curing procedure is essentially the same at most ham houses and hasn't changed since Jamestown colonists learned the secrets of meat curing from local Indians.
The fresh, or green, hams, which come from the hind legs of hogs, are hand-rubbed with "flake salt" and a small amount of sodium nitrate.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/24/AR2006012400345.html   (551 words)

  
 Ham House, Richmond
Ham House, a National Trust property set in a large park near Richmond, is now an annex of the Victoria and Albert Museum displaying 17th C furniture and furnishings.
In the middle of the 17th C Elizabeth, Countess of Dysart, inherited it, and she, after her marriage to the Duke of Lauderdale, Charles II's favorite and minister, rebuilt and enlarged it in the lavish Baroque style of the period (1673-75).
The house re-opened in 1994 after extensive renovation, and, with its beautiful grounds, is an impressive example of a sumptuous 17th C country mansion.
www.planetware.com /london/richmond-ham-house-gb-sr-hh.htm   (231 words)

  
 Ham, Wiltshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ham is a village and civil parish in the English county of Wiltshire.
Ham is a civil parish with an elected parish council.
In 1922, Lytton Strachey and Ralph Partridge, both members of the Bloomsbury group, bought Ham Spray House, and several of that group and other writers and artists spent time there from then until Ralph died in 1960, including:
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ham,_Wiltshire   (163 words)

  
 Ham House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Ham House dates from the 1610, although much work was done on it in the 1630s and 1670s.
Both the house and the garden are unusually well documented, which has meant that the gardens, redesigned in the 1810s, could be restored in the 1970s to the way they were in the 1670s -- very differently from popular understandings of what English gardens are like.
Ham House for factual information (phone numbers, opening times, etc.).
www.hoary.org /snaps/engl/ham.html   (140 words)

  
 Chicago House of Spirituality notes: 1906
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www.h-net.org /~bahai/notes/vol2/chs.1906.html   (6248 words)

  
 Ham House - Haunted Mansions Around the World
In her old age, the Duchess took to wandering the house at night carrying her silver-headed cane.
young girl that was staying at the house was awakened one night by an old woman scratching and clawing at the fireplace set in the wall of her room.
ghost of a King Charles spaniel is often seen in the grounds of Ham House in broad daylight.
www.zurichmansion.org /houses/hamhouse.html   (302 words)

  
 HAM COUNTRY - Links to HAM Surname Genealogical Websites
Shelly Prichard, HAM Family Pictures Pictures of the family of Floyd HAM, originally from Horse Creek, Ashe Co., NC and later from Abbs Valley, VA.
HAM House - Built by Mathias Ham in Dubuque, Iowa as described at the National Mississippi River Museum.
HAM House pictures - Yahoo Travel Guide search for pictures of the home of Mathias Ham in Dubuque, Iowa.
home.earthlink.net /~odoniv/HamCountry/Links/HAMLinks.html   (323 words)

  
 Capricacat's Ham Ham House
He is more well mannered than the other Ham Hams and is quick to point this out when comparing himself to Howdy.
He is always willing to pitch in with the other ham hams while working on a project.
Her sporty style keeps the Ham Hams on their toes and she keeps a close watch on flirtatious Stan, her twin brother.
www.geocities.com /capricacat/hamtaro   (1247 words)

  
 Ham House
The route goes to Ham House along the Thames Path returning via Petersham and Richmond Hill.
The gardens are open all year 11am to dusk and the house is open 1-5pm April - October (both are closed Thurs and Fris in 2004).
Nearby Wick House was built in 1772 for Joshua Reynolds by William Chambers.
www.london-footprints.co.uk /wkhamhseroute.htm   (703 words)

  
 Ham House, London: Attraction near Kingston upon Thames 1m
Ham House, built in 1610, is famous for its lavish interiors and collections of fine furniture.
During the 17th Century the finest craftsmen worked on the interiors of Ham House, and the rooms were filled with the top quality furniture, textiles and paintings.
These hotels are located in the areas around the Historic Houses of Richmond upon Thames, with the cheapest hotel near the Historic Houses being the Hobart Hall Hotel (0.9m in Richmond upon Thames) costing from about £45 per night.
www.uk-tourist-attractions.co.uk /Attractions/History/Historic_Houses/Ham_House.cfm   (133 words)

  
 Hampton Court Self Guided Walk - Richmond Hill To Ham House
An access road to Ham Polo club runs parallel to the path for some way on the left, before crossing the path.
The avenue is about 1km long and dead straight, bringing you to the walls of Ham House.
Ham House is part of the National Trust, so if you're a member you're free to walk around.
www.londontoolkit.com /whattodo/hampton_court_walk_3.htm   (496 words)

  
 National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Ham's stately country villa stands today as a living reflection of its wealthy builder.
Enjoy a guided tour through the Mathias Ham House while costumed interpreters share the rich history of Mathias Ham, Dubuque, the Mississippi River and the Victorian era.
The Mathias Ham House is open weekends in May, daily Memorial Day through September 1st, weekends in September and October.
www.mississippirivermuseum.com /hamhouse.htm   (279 words)

  
 Seacoast NH - Brewster's Ramble #97 -- Christain Shore
We have no early family genealogy, but as the name of William Ham is continued regularly in the tax lists for many years, there is little doubt that the eldest sons for several generations bore that name and in succession inherited the house and possessed the farm.
In the spring they were ready to be married, and took up their residence in the prominent Dennett house, now better known as the "Bee Hive." After a few years she became a widow, and her reputation as belonging to a family of smart girls brought her to the notice of John Plummer of Rochester.
It may be found in the ancient mansion house of the late Timothy Ham senior, at the corner of North and Dearborn streets.
seacoastnh.com /brewster/97.html   (2001 words)

  
 Ham House Investigation Mar 04
In the absence of any sons, she inherited Ham in 1655, and succeeded to her father’s titles in 1670.
After the Duke’s fall from power in 1681, and Elizabeth’s own death on Sunday 5 June 1698, Ham remained largely unaltered (not least because Elizabeth’s extravagances had drained the estate), and came to be regarded as something of a time capsule.
The GC arrived at Ham House at about 2030, and settled into the staff kitchen in the basement as our base for the night.
www.ghostclub.org.uk /ham_house.html   (2430 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Christmas Carols at Ham House London | Ham House | London hotel and vacation experts
This event is in the same venue as that of Christmas Carols at Ham House (0 metres)
As well as the concerts at Kenwood, this August English Heritage are organising a shorter series of concerts at Marble Hill House in Twickenham, a little more convenient for Londoners living south of the river.
The program is the same as at Kenwood House, including Elgar's 'Pomp and Circumstance', 'Nimrod', 'Jerusalem' and 'Rule Britannia', and the concluding fireworks display.
www.londontown.com /LondonEvents/ChristmasCarolsatHamHouse/d4d25   (2007 words)

  
 Tom Ham's Lighthouse: Home
Tom Ham opened his restaurant for business in 1971.
Besides the Lighthouse, Tom Ham's is also famous for its eye-catching vistas of the San Diego Bay, the Coronado Bridge and the San Diego Skyline.
Today the restaurant is operated by a second generation of Hams who continue the tradition of fine dining and exceptional service.
www.tomhamslighthouse.com   (106 words)

  
 Ham House on AboutBritain.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The garden is one of the few formal gardens to have survived the English Landscape Movement in the 18th-century.
An important and influential restoration programme was begun in 1973 and an exhibition about this with a video of the history of the house is on show in the 18th-century dairy.
The apartment, which is self-contained and on two floors, forms part of Pump House, a large house in the country village of Great Burstead in the county of Essex.
www.aboutbritain.com /HamHouse.htm   (451 words)

  
 Ham & Petersham : Visit Richmond is the Official online site of Richmond Upon Thames   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
From the top of Richmond Hill you can see Ham House, an outstanding Stuart house, filled with 17th century furniture and textiles.
Petersham Meadows were part of the Ham House estate from the early 17th Century until the latter years of the 19th Century.
Richmond Park borders the area, and can be accessed through the Richmond Gate, Petersham Gate or the Ham Gate.
www.visitrichmond.co.uk /guide/hampetersham.htm   (127 words)

  
 Unexplained Mysteries :: Ghostly footprints found at Ham House
The unidentified prints materialised on the wooden floor of the inner hall at the 17th century stately home, which has witnessed strange phenomena in the past.Victoria Bradley, house steward at the National Turst property, noticed the two prints of what appears to be a left and a right foot.
They can be seen clearly marked on the polished surface in the middle of the room.Sightings of what appear to be unexplainable footprints have been reported before at Ham House.
Anne Partington-Omar, the property's manager who lives at the house, said: "Once again we are witnessing some very unusual phenomena at Ham House.
www.unexplained-mysteries.com /viewnews.php?id=21950   (222 words)

  
 CLUBView - Ham Manor Golf Club : Welcome to CLUBView - Ham Manor Golf Club
The land over which the lovely Ham Manor golf course has been laid out for more than 67 years has a long and distinguished history.
Today the golf course is separated from the sea by a main road, a small town and some two miles.
It is difficult to picture the area criss-crossed with creeks and inlets, with access by boat to a quay at Poling which lies on the landward side of the course.
www.hammanor.co.uk   (224 words)

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