Author Archives: Richard AH White

Richmond Council issued a statement yesterday expressing ‘serious concerns’ following the announcement that the Royal Parks Police will be disbanded with other cuts to the Met Police. “We are deeply disappointed at the Metropolitan Police’s decision to disband the Royal … Continue reading →

This mausoleum was built to commemorate Guilaume Henri, Comte de Vezlo (1894-1901), who died aged seven. Beside his plaque is another referring to his mother the Comtesse de Vezlo (d.1938). Very little is known about the family but Sheen and … Continue reading →

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed its decision to disband the Richmond Park Police Unit in conjunction with the other royal parks. The complete defiance of the vast majority of local opinion demonstrates how little they really value public safety or … Continue reading →

A visit to St. Mary Magdalen Church in Mortlake today produced a few surprises. It has been known for a while that the Lotteries Fund had given a grant to Habitats and Heritage to renovate the Burton Mausoleum in the … Continue reading →

Want to help run a local charity? Action-Attainment is a social enterprise for neurodiverse children and young people, and everyone who works alongside them. For a decade now they have been doing admirable work with families, schools and sports organisations … Continue reading →

https://racketscubed.com/community-box/ Collection also from All Saints Church

The main item on the agenda is consideration of the Air Quality Action Plan 2025-2030. The Committee is being recommended to adjust the draft plan to include a new pilot programme on non-exhaust vehicle emissions, to investigate options to reduce … Continue reading →

A local side from St Mary Magdalen Church, Mortlake Magdalen Football Club October 1961 Back Row: W Clark, R Docker, M Jepps, L Ryan, R Wyatt, M Grogan, M Shearman, R Williamson, J Rennie Front Row: C Holland, T Mann, … Continue reading →

The Fair closed last Saturday but some of the shops are still showing exhibits. Some thought it should have lasted longer! You can see the businesses that participated at: https://sheenartists.com/sheen-art-trail The Sheen Art Trail was a collaboration between Sheen Artists & … Continue reading →