I find walking a very relaxing pastime, I can think, watch the world, plan.
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames where I live, or really I live in a area called Norbiton, dates back over a thousand years.
The original coronation stone where they crowned seven Saxon Kings of England is here, thus Kings Stone. From 8th June 900 until 979, Edward the Elder, Athelsen, Edmund, Edred, Edwy, Edward the Martyr, and Ethelred II the Unready, are said to have used this stone to be crowned. Near the stone is the bridge Clattern Bridge, its’ name probably derived from the word clatter when the horses and carts crossed it centuries ago.
The Coronation Stone, the Kings Stone
Boats on the River Thames in Kingston upon ThamesThere River Thames flows through the town, not as wide or as busy as the Bosphorus in Istanbul, and the bridge is not as large, but there are boats to see and lots of swans and other water fowl.
Eating out in Kingston upon Thames
The Market Square Kingston upon ThamesPeople enjoy the street cafés and restaurants, relaxing and chatting, pity I must watch what I eat now.
The Old Market Hall Kingston upon Thames
The fruit and veg market, Kingston upon ThamesThe old town square and has a statue of Queen Victoria in gold “leaf” high on the Old Market Hall building, and another statue marking the work of the Mayor of Kingston Henry Shrubsole who died in 1880. Market traders sell their fresh fruit and vegetables, but they seem to have a wider range of stock than that I saw last week in Kadikoy. People enjoy a snack and coffee whilst a new water fountain plays in the background.
Traffic free shopping in Kingston upon Thames
Out of Order by David MachI suppose we also have our own Taxim Hill, the pedestrian only shopping area, but one thing old we have that you will not have are the phone boxes named Out of Order by David Mach. I think a good way to use unwanted old telephone boxes in Old London Road.
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Read what I found out about the history of Norbiton Hall. (click here). index