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Richmond upon Thames

Did you know that Richmond upon Thames is the only riparian borough in London? In fact, Richmond Bridge is the oldest bridge in London and has just celebrated its 250th birthday!

For over 500 years Richmond upon Thames has been a favourite retreat of the Royalty and has been associated with the rich and famous from the past and present. There are many magnificent historic buildings in and around the borough to visit. Prepare to be transported to the Tudor, Stuart or Georgian times.

All these listings are within a 25 minute walk.

An independent Calvinistic chapel on the east side of Church Terrace in Richmond, London. Built in 1797, the small 1-storey stuccoed building is Grade II* listed. It still has its original galleried interior with pews and pulpit.

John Chapman, 1797

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Grove Gardens Chapel

community/cultural, religious

A small, charming Gothic Revival cemetery chapel made from Kentish ragstone, with plate tracery and a mosaic alterpiece. It was deconsecrated and then restored for community use. Thomas Hardy was apprenticed to the architect.

Sir Arthur Blomfield, 1875

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Kilmorey Mausoleum

cemetery, garden

Egyptian-style, pink and grey mausoleum created for the second Earl of Kilmorey. The form relates to the shrines at the heart of Egyptian Temples.

H. E. Kendall, 1854

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Richmond Lock Building (Surrey Side)

infrastructure/engineering

A good example of quality late-Victorian functional design. Richmond Lock &Weir consists of three 32 ton weir gates that operate 2 hours either side of high water.

Francis Goold Morony Stoney, 1891

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The Old Town Hall, Richmond

community/cultural

Red brick and Bath stone grand 'Elizabethan Renaissance' style building altered by war, political changes and reflecting Richmond's history.

W. J. Ancell, 1893