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EastSheenMatters: A Personal Note

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Richard AH White

In April 2024 I took a decision to expand a Blog I had had for many years. Since then the number of subscribers and viewers has increased. I think it is timely to republish about the why, what, where and … Continue reading →

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St Mary Magdalen Mortlake Graveyard: Sir James Marshall

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Richard AH White

Sir James Marshall is buried here. Sir James Marshall (1829–1889) was a Scottish Anglican clergyman who converted to Roman Catholicism and became Chief Justice of the Gold Coast, now Ghana. He played a significant role in enhancing the growth of the Roman Catholic Church there and also in Nigeria. … Continue reading →

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St Mary Magdalen Church Mortlake Graveyard.

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Richard AH White

A visit to St Mary Magdalen to discuss parish records with the Parish Priest Fr Adrian McKenna provided a wealth of interesting local historical information. And included some gardening: planting some saplings. Planters : Fr Adrian McKenna, Kevin Connolly and … Continue reading →

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St. Mary the Virgin Church Licensing Service

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Richard AH White

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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Mortlake Crematorium : A Visit

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Richard AH White

Many will have attended a service at Mortlake Crematorium for a loved one. It may seem a surprising place for a visit otherwise, but it is an interesting spot, and perhaps one where we should take a more detailed look … Continue reading →

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Richmond upon Thames Schools: Balancing the Intake

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Richard AH White

The Government has recently announced plans in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to introduce new duties for schools and local authorities to co-operate with each other regarding admissions and for schools to co-operate with local authorities regarding placement planning. … Continue reading →

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Heathrow Expansion

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Richard AH White

Sarah Olney wrote in her weekly newsletter about her opposition to plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, following the statement by the Chancellor that the Government is supporting the building of a third runway at Heathrow Airport. She … Continue reading →

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Heathrow Third Runway Expansion

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Richard AH White

Emerging from the debate about the implications of whatever the development is at Mortlake Brewery, East Sheen and Mortlake find themselves plunged into further conflict which could affect living conditions for the next decade at least. On 29 January 2025 … Continue reading →

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East Sheen, Mortlake and Barnes

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Richard AH White

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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Stag Brewery Public Inquiry: A summary last post before Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Richard AH White

Somehow this post did not get from the email to the website, so I am editing to include the whole script. [Unless something unexpected happens! The Parties are able to make further submissions by 17 January 2025 on the revised … Continue reading →

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