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Richmond Park: the Royal Legacy, some additional questions
The version published earlier today on this topic produced some lack of editing and content, and in particular the exclusion of some matters raised. There is an excellent and entertaining account of the legal proceedings and the legacy of John … Continue reading
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
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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Community Bluescapes
Community BlueScapes is a partnership between London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Barnes Common Limited, and WWT. They are coming together to create healthier neighbourhoods in the Beverley Brook catchment in Richmond and ensure communities are flood and weather resilient … Continue reading
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Tagged beverley-brook, environment, flooding, london, news, Stag Brewery, weather
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Richmond Ice Rink
When the Richmond Ice Rink opened in 1928, overlooking the Thames to the southwest of Richmond Bridge, it had the longest ice surface in any indoor rink in the world. It was known as the Most Famous Ice Rink in … Continue reading
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
The Teddington Direct River Abstraction
The Teddington Direct River Abstraction (DRA) is a drought resilience project for London. It is intended to secure additional supplies of water for the capital during periods of prolonged dry weather. Water could be abstracted from the River Thames close … Continue reading
Putney Bridge Roadworks
Work started at Putney Bridge on Monday 23 September 2024 on a new segregated cycle lane and to remove some pedestrian crossing islands in a bid to ‘improve safety’. Work is on the south side of the Thames and will … Continue reading
The Stag Brewery Planning Inquiry
The Planning Inquiry into the planning applications for development at the Stag Brewery site on the riverside at Mortlake commences on at 10am on 5 November 2024. It is a public inquiry and anyone is free to attend. The venue … Continue reading
