Tag Archives: travel

Lime bikes in Richmond

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Richard AH White

The use of Lime bikes as provider of e-bike services in Richmond was last discussed on EastSheenMatters on 28 June 2025. It was reported then that the Council would be considering the matter further at a meeting of the Transport … Continue reading →

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The Last Routemaster on Mortlake Level Crossing

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Richard AH White

This picture is from 25th June 1983, and shows the very last Routemaster bus to make a scheduled journey over a level crossing anywhere in London, which was the one by our own dear Mortlake Station.  (Other buses have gone … Continue reading →

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LADY Isabel Burton and her Mausoleum

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Richard AH White

An interesting talk on Wednesday by Dr. Helen Brown, Habitats and Heritage Conservation Officer, focussing on the life and achievements of Lady Isabel Burton (nee Arundell), born 1831 and died 1896. Like her husband she had been an intrepid traveller, … Continue reading →

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Mortlake Mash-Up : The Vision

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Richard AH White

It’s a rather longer post than usual but it’s in a good cause! Scroll down to see the whole

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Lime bikes

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Richard AH White

The Transport and Air Quality Committee of Richmond Council met with representatives of the hire bike operators Lime and Forest in an open meeting on 24 June 2025. See https://richmond.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/993257 to view the meeting. EastSheenMatters has published many posts about … Continue reading →

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Richmond Transport Strategy 2025

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Richard AH White

Richmond Council We are looking for your input to build The Richmond upon Thames Transport Strategy 2040. The strategy will guide the development of long-term, sustainable, and inclusive transport improvements throughout the borough. It will address the emerging needs of … Continue reading →

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Christchurch Road

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Richard AH White

The Council is seeking your feedback on a proposal to implement measures aimed at enhancing road safety near Sheen Mount Primary School on Christchurch Road. You may already be aware of the School Street that was implemented on West Temple … Continue reading →

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East Sheen Business Meeting

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Richard AH White

Sarah Olney MP reported in her Newsletter on Friday that she had recently held a community meeting with local businesses in East Sheen, prompted by East Sheen Business and Retail Association. They are concerned that our high street businesses are … 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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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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