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About Richard AH White

Retired Solicitor specialising in child law and former Tribunal Judge hearing cases on special educational needs and welfare benefits.

Barnes Home Guard: Before and during World War II

The deeds of the Barnes Home Guard Club have recently disclosed this plan of the area. Note the dates of July 1939. At that time the area was owned by the Sheen House Hard Court Club Ltd, who had acquired … Continue reading →

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Hammersmith Bridge and Richmond Council

https://richmond.nub.news/news/local-news/richmond-council-backs-motion-to-reopen-hammersmith-bridge-to-vehicles-302110 Richmond Council has renewed its campaign for the full restoration of Hammersmith Bridge after councillors backed a motion at Council on 14 July calling for the return of public transport and emergency vehicle access. Members agreed to continue pressing … Continue reading →

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See on Youtube

For those of you who were at concerts performed by Basil Alter at All Saints and Christ Church last month, you will want to listen to his recent recordings of Beach’s Romance for Violin and Piano and Vieuxtemps’s Souvenir d’Amerique … Continue reading →

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Milton Road Resurfacing

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Sheen Lane Centre Mega Skip Saturday 18 July 2026

Time: 9 to 11 am or until the skips are full – whichever comes first. Come early to avoid disappointment. What you can bring Each household can bring up to six items, including:   Sofas, mattresses and furniture   Smaller electrical … Continue reading →

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The Putin Killing Fields

Having made it to Lviv to deliver her ambulance, Lorna Hawthorne has now left the Putin Killing Fields and is back in the relative safety of Poland. Above and below are photos of the ambulance which Alastair Grant drove to … Continue reading →

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Palewell Common and Trees

On 21 June 2026 ESM posted a contribution from a local resident setting out concerns about trees being cut down in Palewell Woods. Without consultation. See Stop Cutting Down The Woods in Palewell Common! We are still waiting for clarification … Continue reading →

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Sheen Live Jam Night!

At the Barnes Home Guard Club 76A Richmond Park Road, London SW14 8LA Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just love to jam, come along every second Thursday of the month for an evening of great tunes and community vibes. ✨ Event Highlights:7:00 … Continue reading →

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Chertsey Court: the History

Chertsey Court is a large purpose-built complex of apartments erected in the 1930s. It is bordered by the Lower Richmond Road to the south and Clifford Avenue to the west. The first detailed record of the area is the tithe … Continue reading →

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Mortlake Chess

The date fixed for 22 July 2026 has been cancelled. Mortlake Hall is closing on 20 July until early September, during which time works will be undertaken on the site. More details to follow.

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