W5 walk

This is the snapshot of a walk around a London park. Not one of the large showcases like Hyde or Regent’s Park, but a smaller green space in Ealing, a westerly suburb of the capital.

Walpole Park was once the grounds of a manor house, which still stands and is now a gallery. Its former gardens are elegantly planted with mature avenues of trees.

At its heart is a stately water feature, complete with a fountain that gushes occasionally, leaving darkened ripples in its wake.

A much more modern addition is a magnetic sculpture which catches coins and seems to fascinate visitors of all ages – including us. On a sharply sunny morning, this was a memorable winter jaunt.

Click first image to view the gallery

Tags: architecture, autumn leaves, coin sculpture, Ealing, green space, London, park, parkland, photography, trees, W5, Walpole Park, water feature, winter sunshine

14 thoughts on “W5 walk”

jdtphotography.co.uk on January 28, 2015 at 12:11 said:

Wonderful Mike and I particularly love the fifth image Water and Trees….moody and what an interesting park with the Pitzhanger Manor…..that bloomin Sir John Soane (http://www.soane.org/) gets everywhere.

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- mikeosbornphoto on January 30, 2015 at 09:13 said:
  
  Thanks very much, James. The smaller London parks sometimes hold the biggest surprises. Didn’t he get around and then some?!
  
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leecleland on January 18, 2015 at 20:25 said:

Another stately London park – you have them everywhere. Those huge old trees always make me think of England, lovely images Mike.

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- mikeosbornphoto on January 18, 2015 at 22:07 said:
  
  Thank you Lee, glad you enjoyed the meander around the park. This is pretty compact but packs a punch. Definitely a bit different to an Australian summer!
  
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Jane Lurie on January 18, 2015 at 16:52 said:

A wonderful series of images. I love the details you’ve found, Mike. What a fruitful walk in the park!

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- mikeosbornphoto on January 18, 2015 at 16:54 said:
  
  Hello Jane, thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed this small – but impressive – London park. I really appreciate you stopping by.
  
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ckponderings on January 18, 2015 at 15:11 said:

A nice set of images, Mike. I’m intrigued by the sculpture, and you’ve kept the mystery by not showing it!! :D

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- mikeosbornphoto on January 18, 2015 at 15:15 said:
  
  Thanks Richard. I was so fixated on the detail that I didn’t take a shot of the sculpture which is coin-shaped!
  
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Andy Townend on January 18, 2015 at 12:09 said:

Great collection of shots, an off the main drag location and some fascinating details, good work as always Mike!

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- mikeosbornphoto on January 18, 2015 at 13:00 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Andy, glad you enjoyed the trip to Ealing as much as I did :)
  
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Cos on January 18, 2015 at 10:12 said:

Beautiful winter scenery!

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- mikeosbornphoto on January 18, 2015 at 10:31 said:
  
  Thanks Koos! Always better with some bright sunshine. This lesser-known park is recommended.
  
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  - Cos on January 18, 2015 at 10:40 said:
    
    I don’t like winters, but I like the sunshine during the season. Please keep on discovering parks in London, I love the new sights.
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on January 18, 2015 at 11:13 said:
      
      I agree. I can’t wait for the Spring to arrive. There are lots of smaller green spaces like this to share!
      
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