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The rear of St Michael's Convent, Ham Common, Richmond |
St Michael's Convent, Ham Common Richmond |
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The Gardens of Ham |
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St Michael's 2010 - Danny Nicholls, Sister Lydia & Michael Doxie |
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Flowers in the gardens at Ham |
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The Garden at Ham |
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The Peace Garden at Ham |
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Chrstine & Cathy 2011 |
St Michael's Convent is a beautiful place to be, its set in 12 acres, once the home of The Duke of Wellington. Over the years it has had many additions, the original Coachyard still remains, the stables however now converted into flats, but it is very evident of those times, once can still imagine the Duke riding his horse through the entrance.
ReplyDeleteSister Annaliese is Sister in Charge, she is always very welcoming to everyone.
The older Sisters now permanently reside at Ham, whilst the younger Sisters seem to be here for short periods before spending time in the various Convents based around the world.
Once a year the Sisters put on a party for the Old Boys & Girls this is usually mid July, it is a great day to meet new ones and catch up with old friends.
I recently came back to Ham common after years away i remember as a child my mother cleaning the convent and accompanying her back in the seventies
ReplyDeleteMy mum has passed now but remember it fondly