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Petersham

Coordinates: 51.4447° N 0.2946° W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

OS grid reference TQ175735
London borough Richmond
Ceremonial county Greater London
Region London
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town RICHMOND
Postcode district TW10
Dial code 020
Police Metropolitan
Fire London
Ambulance London
London Assembly South West
European Parliament London
List of places: UKEnglandLondon

Petersham is a place in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames on the east of the bend in the River Thames south of Richmond, which it shares with neighbouring Ham. It provides the foreground of the scenic view from Richmond Hill across Petersham Meadows, with Ham House further along the River. Image File history File links Greater_london_outline_map_bw. ... Image File history File links Red_pog. ... The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... The districts of England are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government. ... The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is a London borough in South West London and part of Outer London. ... The Ceremonial counties of England are areas of England that are appointed a Lord-Lieutenant, and are defined by the government with reference to the metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties of England. ... Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. ... The region, also known as Government Office Region, is currently the highest tier of local government subnational entity of England in the United Kingdom. ... Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. ... This is an alphabetical list of countries of the world, including independent states (both those that are internationally recognised and generally unrecognised), inhabited dependent territories and areas of special sovereignty. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification  -  by Athelstan 967  Area... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... A post town is a required part of all UK postal addresses. ... UK postal codes are known as postcodes. ... The TW postcode area is a group of 20 postal districts in south west Greater London which are subdivisions of 13 post towns. ... The UK telephone numbering plan, also known as the National Numbering Plan, is regulated by the Office of Communications (Ofcom), which replaced the Office of Telecommunications (Oftel) in 2003. ... 020 is the dial code for Greater London in the United Kingdom. ... The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is the Home Office police force responsible for Greater London, with the exception of the square mile of the City of London. ... A Fire Appliance belonging to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service The fire service in the United Kingdom has undergone dramatic changes since the beginning of the 21st century, a process that has been propelled by a devolution of central government powers, new legislation and a change to operational... The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is the statutory fire and rescue service for London, England. ... Crest of NHS ambulance services in England Crest of the Scottish Ambulance Service In the UK, the majority of ambulance services are provided under the National Health Service through local ambulance trusts. Each trust is specific to a county or area, and so the country is divided across a number... The London Ambulance Service (LAS) is the largest ambulance service in the world that does not directly charge its patients for its services. ... Greater London is divided into a number of constituencies for London Assembly elections. ... South West is a constituency represented in the London Assembly. ... This is a list of Members of the European Parliament for the United Kingdom in the 2004 to 2009 session, ordered by name. ... London is a constituency of the European Parliament. ... List of cities in the United Kingdom List of towns in England Lists of places within counties List of places in Bedfordshire List of places in Berkshire List of places in Buckinghamshire List of places in Cambridgeshire List of places in Cheshire List of places in Cleveland List of places... This is a partial list of places in London, England. ... The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is a London borough in South West London and part of Outer London. ... The Thames (pronounced //) is a river flowing through southern England, and one of the major waterways in England. ... Richmond is a suburb and the principal settlement of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in south west London, England. ... Ham is a place in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames on the River Thames. ... Richmond is a suburb and the principal settlement of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in south west London, England. ... The Ham House The Ham House is a 19th century house in Dubuque, Iowa that is on the National Register of Historic Places. ...


Explorer George Vancouver retired to Petersham, where he wrote the Voyage of Discovery whilst living in what is now called the "Navigator's House" in River Lane. He died in 1798 and is buried in the churchyard of St. Peter's. A statue of George Vancouver outside of Vancouver City Hall in Vancouver, British Columbia. ... A statue of George Vancouver outside of Vancouver City Hall in Vancouver, British Columbia. ... 1798 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...


In 1847 Queen Victoria granted Pembroke Lodge in the Petersham part of Richmond Park to John Russell, 1st Earl Russell and it became their family home. Lord Russell's grandson, Bertrand Russell, spent some of his childhood there also. 1847 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Victoria Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria) (24 May 1819–22 January 1901) was a Queen of the United Kingdom, reigning from 20 June 1837 until her death. ... Richmond Park provides 2,500 acres (10 km²) of classic English parkland. ... A corner of the Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park Richmond Park is the largest of the Royal Parks in London. ... John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, KG, GCMG, PC (18 August 1792 – 28 May 1878), known as Lord John Russell before 1861, was an English Whig and Liberal politician who served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century. ... Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell OM FRS (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970), was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician and advocate for social reform. ...


Due to the German School London there is a substantial German population in Petersham.


Petersham is home to actors Tommy Steele and Richard E. Grant, and home to photographers Nick Knight and Paul Mowatt. Young Love by Tommy Steele Tommy Steele OBE (born December 17, 1936 in London, England) is a English entertainer. ... Richard E. Grant depicted as the unofficial Ninth Doctor. ...


Listed buildings include a watchman's box that also served as a village lock-up and dates from 1787. Buckingham Palace, a Grade I listed building. ... Watchmen were used in many parts of the United Kingdom prior to the establishment of a state run police force. ... Village lock-ups were temporary holding places for detaining people in rural parts of the United Kingdom and Ireland. ... Year 1787 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...


HMS Petersham was a Ham class minesweeper. HMS Petersham was one of 93 ships of the Ham class of inshore minesweepers. ... The Ham Class Minesweepers were Inshore Minesweepers (IMS) Type 1 of the Royal Navy. ...


Nearest places

Richmond is a suburb and the principal settlement of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in south west London, England. ... Ham is a place in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames on the River Thames. ... Twickenham is a suburb in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, south west London. ... Isleworth is an affluent suburb located in the London Borough of Hounslow alongside the River Thames in west London. ... Teddington is a suburb of south west London, England and part of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. ... Mortlake is a part of south west London between Sheen and Barnes and bounded by the river Thames to the north. ... Roehampton is a place in south London, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. ...

External links

  • Ham and Petersham Online
  • Richmond Council Tourist Information
  • German School London
  • TotallyRichmond.co.uk - local area website

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Petersham, Massachusetts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (424 words)
Petersham (pronounced "Peter's Ham") is a town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Petersham was first settled in 1733 and was officially incorporated in 1754.
Petersham now contains the entirety of Dana, and portions of Greenwich and Prescott, Massachusetts, three of the four towns that were disincorporated in 1938 to make way for the Quabbin Reservoir.
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