Lost properties of Barnes Whilst Barnes is obviously an area full of history, there are…
Local History
Sheen House to Barnes Home Guard Association The loss of the beautiful Sheen House enabled…
From island beats to pub blues: the local music scene The Eel Pie Club, the…
East Twickenham: the Belgian village on the Thames It’s hard to believe now, but between…
Countess of Derby: elegant and loyal The Countess of Derby was Lady of the Bedchamber…
The English Carol Carols and Christmas seem inseparable today, yet the tradition of singing them…
SIR JOSEPH BANKS – THE GODFATHER OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS Kew Sir Joseph Banks…
Local history: HAMMERSMITH BRIDGE Hammersmith Bridge is a beautiful structure, but has had a chequered…
ARMISTICE DAY In 1918 the Armistice brought the terrible conflict of the First World War…
Local history: Ham House. Today Ham House cherishes its romantic past. Yet Ham was in…