Monthly Archives: October 2024

Richmond Park Academy

A question arose about the history of Richmond Park Academy during the discussion about the history of East Sheen at the Barnes Homeguard Association yesterday. It is the most recent in a succession of schools that have occupied the location … Continue reading

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Christ Church

Roger Parker noted the item on local residents In East Sheen in or about 1871 posted yesterday, which included a description of Christ Church. Built in two years from 1862 it was consecrated in 1864 as a memorial to the … Continue reading

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Sheen Residents

One discussion point at the Barnes Home Guard Club at 11am today 76a Richmond Park Road

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Electric Car Charging Points

On 24 January 2024 it was reported here that contractors had placed notices relating to the installation of electric vehicle charging points between 199-207 Upper Richmond Road West. It was the first that most of all the business owners and … Continue reading

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Sheen House and the Meuxs

Discuss more about Sheen at the Barnes Home Guard Club this Thursday, 24 October 2024 at 11am. Free entry. In 1914 Admiral Sir Hedworth Lambton Meux (pronounced Mews, 1856 – 1929) sold land at Sheen House to Arthur Cecil Hovenden, … Continue reading

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East Sheen Avenue: Road Closure

So they’re off! There’s a hole but no-one is in it! East Sheen Avenue will be closed at its junction with 215 Upper Richmond Road for electricity cable installation works commencing on 21/10/2024 to 13/11/2024. Contact: Envevo 07392058740. Twenty four … Continue reading

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More Flooding

River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.90 m at 18:00 on 21/10/24. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to … Continue reading

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Stag Brewery Planning Inquiry Hearings

See the previous entry on 15 October 2024 in which it was written that notice of the Inquiry to start on 5 November with a timetable and venues had not been sent to individual local residents. Notices have now been … Continue reading

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Digging up the Road. Again

East Sheen Avenue will be closed at its junction with 215 Upper Richmond Road for electricity cable installation works commencing on 21/10/2024 to 13/11/2024. Contact: Envevo 07392058740. Twenty four hour closure? Three weeks? Which works will be next? Can they … Continue reading

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From Drought to Flood

Flood alert for Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides and high river flows. The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.90m at 04:15 on … Continue reading

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