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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.

Mortlake with East Sheen Society (MESS) AGM

The MESS AGM will take place at 730pm on 12 May 2025 at the Assembly Hall, Tower House School. The AGM will be preceded by a talk on Richmond Council’s award-winning Air Quality Action Plan by Jason Andrews and Carol Lee … Continue reading

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The Wisteria Collection in SW14 : Pick your favourite

Tom Victoria Cottages 26-44 Una Clare And for a different splash of colour – Di   –

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Sheen Businesses

Discussions between Sarah Olney MP, local councillors and shopowners about local business interests were raised at https://childlawobserver10.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=2285&action=edit on 12 April 2025. The politicians were cagey about what was discussed and what might next be done. Business rates are an important … Continue reading

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Sir James Marshall

Sir James and Lady Marshall are buried in the graveyard at St, Mary Magdalen Church off North Worple Way. Sir Janes is credited with bringing Catholicism to the Gold Coast – now Ghana. The Knights and Ladies of Marshall were … Continue reading

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Lunchtime Today : Chess at Mortlake Community Hub

The May date will be Wednesday 28 May during the May Half Term week. 

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This Evening

Come and discuss the history of Sheen House and the grounds of the Barnes Home Guard Club and St Mary Magdalen’s Church Mortlake, and the Burton Mausoleum and the de Vezlo Museum in the graveyard. And the pubs of East … Continue reading

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The best Wisteria in SW14?

We now have two further candidtaes for the title. This one is in Derby Road. It is not today as fulsome as the orginal posted in Richmond Park Road but this extends from Nos 26 to 44. And just look … Continue reading

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More Victory in Europe

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VE Day Commemoration: 8 May 2025

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Sheen Gate Wood Carving

This wood carving near the car park at Sheen Gate is a must visit for closer inspection. Paul Richards, Park Manager, writes: The sculpture was inspired by the often-overlooked biodiversity found in decaying wood. Dead wood is a micro-habitat that … Continue reading

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