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Richmond, London Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Richmond, London

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Richmond, London history

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Name

The area was known in the medieval period as Shene, first recorded (as Sceon) in the 10th century, and which survives in the neighbouring districts of East Sheen (also known as Sheen) and North Sheen. The manor entered royal hands, and the manor house eventually became known as Sheen Palace. Henry VII rebuilt it and in 1501 named it Richmond Palace, in allusion to his earldom of Richmond and his ancestral honour of Richmond in Yorkshire.

Royal residence

In 1299, Edward I took his whole court to the manor house at Sheen, a little east of the bridge and on the riverside, and it thus became a royal residence. Richard II was the first English king to make Sheen his main residence, which he did in 1383. It was rebuilt between 1414 and 1422, but destroyed by fire in 1497. The theatre company to which Shakespeare belonged performed some plays there.

18th- and 19th-century development

White Lodge, in the middle of what is now Richmond Park, was built as a hunting lodge for George II. Richmond Bridge was completed in 1777 to replace a ferry crossing that connected Richmond town centre on the east bank with its neighbouring district of East Twickenham. Today, this, together with the well-preserved Georgian terraces that surround Richmond Green and line Richmond Hill to its crest, now has listed building status.

World Wars

Richmond lost many young people in the First and Second World Wars. 96 people were killed in air raids in the Second World War. The War Memorial was installed in 1921 at the end of Whittaker Avenue.

Richmond, London geography / climate

Richmond sits opposite East Twickenham on what is technically the south bank of the River Thames. The river is still tidal at Richmond, so a half-tide lock was opened in 1894. The town centre lies just below 33 ft (10m) above sea level. Richmond Park, an area of 2,360 acres (9.55 km) of wild heath and woodland, is London’s largest royal park.

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Best Richmond, London places to visit

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Richmond, London has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Richmond, London’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Richmond, London’s information audio spots:

Isleworth Cemetery Isleworth Cemetery is a cemetery in Isleworth, London Borough of Hounslow, in west London, England . It is located in the Isleworth area of west London .

Syon Park Syon Park is the garden of Syon House, the London home of the Duke of Northumberland . It was landscaped by Capability Brown in the 18th century . It is Grade I listed by English Heritage under the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act 1953 for its special historic interest .

Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity The Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity is a small museum in Roehampton, London dedicated to the experiences of people of colour in Britain and the West.

River Brent 17.9 miles (28.8 km) in length, it rises in the Borough of Barnet and flows in a generally south-west direction. It joins the Tideway stretch of the Thames at Brentford.

Ivybridge (Isleworth) Ivybridge, formerly Mogden, is a housing estate in the southern part of Isleworth in West London. Formerly agricultural, it was the site of Mogden Isolation Hospital, later South Middlesex Hospital, from 1897 to 1991. The Ivybridge estate is a council development with four tower blocks, new build houses, and various different play area’s and shopping centers. The area borders between Isleworth and Twickenham, and is close to the home ground of England rugby team.

Great Pagoda, Kew Gardens Great Pagoda at Kew Gardens was built in 1761 by Sir William Chambers as a present for Princess Augusta. The pagoda comprises 10 storeys, totalling 163ft in height. It was closed for repairs in 2006 and reopened in 2018 following major restoration.

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