Richmond Local History Society

Exploring the history of Richmond, Kew, Petersham and Ham

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      • The Ferry from Ham to Twickenham
      • Kew at War 1939-1945
      • Old Palace Lane
      • Poverty and Philanthropy in Victorian Richmond
      • Richmond’s Links with North America
      • Richmond Palace: its History and its Plan
      • Royal Gardeners at Kew – The Aitons
      • The Streets of Richmond and Kew
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      • Index
      • No 41 (2020)
      • No 40 (2019)
      • No 39 (2018)
      • No 38 (2017)
      • No 37 (2016)
      • No 36 (2015)
      • No 35 (2014)
      • No 34 (2013)
      • No 33 (2012)
      • No 32 (2011)
      • No 31 (2010)
      • No 30 (2009)
      • No 29 (2008)
      • No 28 (2007)
  • Resources
    • The “Deer Leap” of Richmond Park
    • John Cloake: Forty Years of Richmond History
    • East Twickenham Belgian Refugees Project
    • Manor Road, Richmond: London’s first Council housing
    • Richmond at War 1939-1945
      • Flight from the East End
      • The postmen who never came back from the War
      • V-E Day in Richmond, 8 May 1945
    • Richmond Old Burial Ground
    • Vineyard Passage Burial Ground
    • Richmond’s Congregational Church in The Vineyard
      • Thomas Wilson 1764-1843
      • Pleasant Sunday afternoons in late Victorian Richmond – a glimpse at 1893-94
      • The preacher with red hair
      • A story of war and peace at The Vineyard Congregational Church, Richmond
      • The role of women in leadership at the Vineyard Church, Richmond
      • Revd Henry Beresford Martin 1808-1844: a remarkable young Victorian Minister
      • The Victorian burial plot of the Vineyard Chapel – from graveyard to garden
    • Richmond Poor Law Union records
    • The Selwyn Family and the development of Richmond
    • “Thresher” Duck on Richmond
    • The Vineyard, Richmond: An Online History
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    • Previous conferences
    • Previous fairs and fetes
    • Previous visits and coach trips
    • Know Your Place
Richmond Local History Society

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RICHMOND LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY explores the history of Richmond, Kew, Petersham and Ham. We organise talks, publish books and an annual journal, and organise visits to places of historic interest. Join us for free admission to our talks, an informative newsletter three times a year and discounts on our publications.

Forthcoming Events

  • • Mon 14 September 2020
    Talk by Simon Fowler: Richmond and the Origins of Town Twinning
  • • Mon 12 October 2020
    Talk by Mark Dunton: On the trail of Klaus Fuchs, atomic spy
  • • Mon 9 November 2020
    Talk: Speaker and topic to be announced
  • • Mon 14 December 2020
    Talk by George Goodwin: Christmas traditions, with reference to Richmond and Kew. Followed by our seasonal party
  • • Mon 11 January 2021
    Talk by Dr Simon Targett on Sir Robert Walpole, Britain's first Prime Minister, and his connections with Richmond
  • all events

The Richmond Local History Society is a registered charity, no. 292907

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