The earliest mention of the name (Sceon) was c. 950 A.D. East Sheen is a peaceful suburb with high property prices. Upper Richmond Road is known for its boutique clothing shops. There are a number of parks; Palewell Common, East Sheen Common and Richmond Park. The East Sheen Lawn Tennis Club is very popular.
This small, friendly community church is located in the heart of the leafy residential streets of Sheen in west London. Construction began in 1928 and local architects Newbury and...
Barnes Bridge may be familiar as it is one of the bridges in the final stages of the Oxford-Cambridge University Boat Race. It was designed by Joseph Locke and Thomas...
This beautiful monument stands outside Mount Clare House at one of the higher points in Roehampton. It is dedicated to Hugh Collins Smith and his family who were long...
Kew Green is a beautiful untouched area of leafy Kew on the banks of the River Thames. Surrounded by historic houses and public houses on one side, Kew Gardens...
This is by far one of the most impressive buildings in Roehampton, in fact in this area of south London. The beautiful old manor house is a great example of...
For centuries Richmond has been a centre of fashion, the arts and the intellect, as well as home to many of Britain’s monarchs. The museum celebrates the rich heritage of...
A historic piece of cultured land, in Tudor times the green was the centre of life in Richmond. Now flanked by impressive regency housing, at the time of Henry...
As the name suggests, this gallery enjoys a beautiful setting on the banks of the River Thames. The gallery hosts a variety of shows throughout the year, each lasting...
Roehampton University is a friendly and modern institution set in the charming south London suburb of Roehampton. The university is built within an interesting mixture of ancient and ultra...
Shene Sports and Fitness Centre has a wide range of facilities catering for the needs of the local community. It has a well equipped and modern gymnasium with state...
There are records of the first church being built on this beautiful site at the edge of Kew Gardens around 1714 on land donated by Queen Anne and the royal...