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St. Mary the Virgin Church Licensing Service

The Revd Ayoob Adwar has joined St Mary the Virgin Church, Mortlake High Street as Team Vicar. His Licensing Service will take place on Wednesday, 26 March 2025 at 7.30pm. It will be a Sung Eucharist. The president will be … Continue reading

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Richmond Park: the Royal Legacy

Richmond Park is by far the largest of the Royal Parks. All the other royal parks could fit into it. It is owned by the Crown but now managed by the Royal Parks Charity. It is well known history that … Continue reading

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East Sheen, Mortlake and Barnes

Exploring the Differences Between East Sheen, Mortlake, and Barnes East Sheen, Mortlake, and Barnes are three charming areas in southwest London, each offering a distinct vibe while sharing a close proximity to the River Thames. While they’re neighbouring, they each … Continue reading

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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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Explore Historic Churches

Visit historic churches of Mortlake and Barnes with the London Friends group. Join the London Friends on Saturday 19 October from 10:30 to see four churches in Mortlake and Barnes. Starting at St Mary Magdalene in Mortlake, the tour will … Continue reading

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