Start by visiting something new! New Fauconberg Cottage is a testament to ingenuity and creativity. See its unique cladding, which is both a remarkable sculpture and a functional
weather protection. Walk through the landscaped grounds of Chiswick House and Gardens to another domestic dwelling, this time the home of William Hogarth, 18th century English artist and satirist (Hogarth’s House). From there you can walk up to Chiswick Town Hall overlooking Turnham Green. Opened in
1876, it was built in theItalianate styleas a purpose-built Parish Council meeting place and now acts as a resource for the community. Keeping with the period, next visit The Victorian Society. Their building, dated 1880, forms part of the Bedford Park development, one of the original garden suburbs. It’s a three-storey red and yellow brick structure built in the Picturesque style and restored by the Society. Bedford Park is worth looking at in its own right, with connections to luminaries such as WB Yeats and William Morris. Bedford Park Walking Tour and Exhibition allows you to explore the area and its history. Finally, hear about one of London’s hidden rivers the Stamford Brook on a walking tour of local streets, parks and a delightful square. From Chiswick House and Gardens to Stamford Brook Underground Station is a 25-minute walk.
