Brentford, which is named in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle of 1016, pre-dates the Roman occupation of Britain. Bronze Age pottery and burnt flints have been found here. It is believed that Brentford was where Julius Cæsar crossed the Thames during his invasion. Brentford High Street was once the main road to the south west.
Boston Manor Park is a large public green area in the west London suburb of Brentford. The park has for generations been designated by the local authorities as a...
Brentford Football Club was founded in 1889 and since that time has been a significant part of the social life of the west London suburb. Although never really having...
Brentford Free Church is a small community facility based at the heart of the west London suburb. The church has its roots in ancient non-conformism, but this particular building...
Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish American philanthropist and businessman funded this tremendous Victorian building in the heart of Brentford. The library has for well over a century served as one...
The Brentford River Path is part of the larger Thames Pathway system of walks that run along the banks of the Thames in central London and out along the suburban...
Brentford War Memorial stands solemnly outside the main library in the town in a small area of parkland that is sheltered by shady trees. The memorial commemorates those lost...
Ealing Road Baptist Church is a small and understated place of worship housed in a modern low lying building on the edge of Brentford close to Ealing in west London....
Kew Bridge Steam Museum can be spotted from many miles away thanks to the huge brick chimney that towers above the museum at its centre. The museum pays homage...
Brentford Musical Museum is housed in a redundant church about seven miles to the west of the centre of London. The museum as its name suggests is a large...
St. Paul's Church is one of the largest and most impressive architecturally in the suburb of Brentford in west London. The church is situated close to the main shopping...
St. Paul's Park is a large outdoor green area relatively close to the central shopping streets of Brentford in west London. The facility is well used by local people...
Syon Park has been home to the Duke of Northumberland and his family for over four hundred years. Just 10 miles from central London, the house is surrounded by its...
Syon Park is one of the largest green areas in central Brentford and is situated in a beautiful location next to the River Thames. The park is a popular...
Watermans Art Centre is located at the heart of Brentford in west London, close to the river Thames. The centre is a multi purpose facility containing a range of...