IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
Mount Felix, WALTON-ON-THAMES, KT12 2PJ
Introduction
This page details the photographs taken nearby to Mount Felix, KT12 2PJ by members of the Geograph project.
The Geograph project started in 2005 with the aim of publishing, organising and preserving representative images for every square kilometre of Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
There are currently over 7.5m images from over14,400 individuals and you can help contribute to the project by visiting https://www.geograph.org.uk
Image Map
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Image Listing (115 Images Found)
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Clock Tower at Mount Felix
Mount Felix, a large mansion overlooking the Thames near Walton Bridge, was rebuilt in the middle of the 19th century by Sir Charles Barry for the 5th Earl of Tankerville. However it was taken over by the New Zealand War Contingent Association in 1915 and converted to a hospital for New Zealand war victims. It was called New Zealand General Hospital No. 2 (No. 1 was at Brockenhurst in the New Forest). At its peak it had over 1,000 beds and continued till after the end of the war until late June 1919.
During their time at Walton the New Zealand soldiers had many fond memories of the town. One New Zealand medical officer wrote:
"The grounds at Walton (which ran down to the Thames) were delightful with beautiful walks, flower beds and green fields. The garden was well kept, and the fine old English cedars and other trees lent a peculiar charm to the surroundings".
Over 27,000 New Zealanders were cared for here during the Great War. The people of Walton took the young soldiers into their homes and their hearts, and in 1921 a plaque was erected to remember them. In 1966 Mount Felix was badly damaged by a fire and had to be demolished.
All that now remains of Mount Felix is this Clock Tower on Bridge Close which has been converted to office use and the gate pillars on Bridge Street at the junction of Hepworth Way.
Image: © Sean Davis
Taken: 15 Feb 2007
0.03 miles
2
Walton Marina
The small marina at Walton on Thames as viewed from the footbridge over its entrance.
Image: © Sean Davis
Taken: 30 Jul 2008
0.06 miles
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Walton Marina
Taken from the footbridge which carries the Thames Path.
Image: © Eirian Evans
Taken: 13 Oct 2011
0.07 miles
4
Footbridge on Thames Path at Walton on Thames
This footbridge takes the Thames Path over the entrance of Walton on Thames Marina.
Image: © Sean Davis
Taken: 30 Jul 2008
0.07 miles
5
River Thames towpath
The Thames path downriver from Walton Marina with the houses along The Ridgeway in the background.
Image: © Alan Hunt
Taken: 20 Oct 2015
0.07 miles
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Thames path near Walton-on-Thames
Looking west along the path near the marina. There is a set of steps up to The Ridgeway on the left.
Image: © Alan Hunt
Taken: 20 Oct 2015
0.07 miles
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River Thames
Looking upstream to Walton Bridge
Image: © James Emmans
Taken: 28 Jun 2015
0.07 miles
8
Walton Marina
Storefront of Walton Marina, as seen from the Thames Path
Image: © Oliver White
Taken: 24 Dec 2005
0.08 miles
