Ralph Allen's Town House
A rare photo of Ralph Allen's House, originally The Post Office. Built in 1727 he lived here in York Street before he had his magnificent...
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Feb 131 min read
Somerset Place in Bath 1942
I love to see interpretations of Bath from other artists. This is Somerset Place by John Piper 1903–1992. Painted in 1942 it shows the...
Dec 13, 20231 min read
A Day at Chiswick - in 1886
An article of 8 pages - here are the first two pages - which is part of a bound copy of ‘Once a Week’ a periodical or magazine of the...
Dec 1, 20231 min read
Hammersmith Bridge - an accident waiting to happen!
In 1866 Hammersmith was a popular viewing place for The Boat Race. Nowadays the bridge is closed off for viewing - hardly surprising as...
Nov 23, 20231 min read
Render damage on Strand on the Green - Chiswick! The Bulls Head
A period photo of Strand on the Green shows The Bulls Head with cottages in the foreground needing some TLC. Render falling, and a picket...
Nov 22, 20231 min read
Plenty of Skiffs in Hammersmith
This lovely old picture shows Lower Mall Hammersmith with its characterful buildings on the edge of The Thames. Including a mass of flat...
Nov 21, 20231 min read
The Beatles filmed on Strand on the Green
The Beatles were filmed on Strand on the Green being pursued by a group of bagpipe players for the film "Help!" Just goes to show Strand...
Nov 17, 20231 min read
Art-Deco Chiswick Park Station lead the way !
Chiswick Park Tube Station on the District line of the London Underground. A masterpiece of art deco design dating from the era when tube...
Nov 1, 20231 min read
Cheese Farm in Chiswick!
Strand on the Green was named in 1353 (Strand meaning shore) and has a long history. Industries included malt-houses, repair yards,...
Oct 6, 20231 min read
Hammersmith Bridge a magnificent Grade II listed Victorian industrial structure ...
... unfortunately not able to cope with our modern world, it had to close to traffic several years ago. I have two landscape pictures of...
Oct 5, 20231 min read
On your walk to the incredible Dundas Aqueduct along the Kennet and Canal ...
... don't forget to drop into the Angelfish Cafe at the Canal Visitor Centre. My cards are on sale there. The Somerset Coal Canal is a...
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