Kew, Richmond upon Thames

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Kew

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Kew. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Kew, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Kew
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Kew in 1960

Kew in 1965

Old Maps of Kew

Historic Maps of Kew and the local area.

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Map of Kew in 1896

Map of Kew in 1897-1909

Map of Kew in 1920

Map of Kew in 1945

Map of Kew in 1893

Sheet Maps of Kew

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Kew and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Kew in 1897

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Shows Kew in 1946

Books about Kew
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91 photo books on Kew and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Twickenham - A History & Celebration

Cover image of Kingston upon Thames Photographic Memories

Cover image of Teddington - A History & Celebration

Cover image of Collected Memories of Greater London - North of the Thames

Cover image of West London Photographic Memories

Memories of Kew
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Childhood By The Pond

This photograph of the Pond was taken from a position at the top of Priory Road, the street where I was born in 1950, at No 43. The Pond was always a focal point for myself and my sisters during the fifties and early sixties. I remember many an occasion walking on the white railings pretending to be a high wire expert. Yes, it led to many falls and grazed knees. Just to the right of this shot stood Queens ...see more

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Sandycombe Road

I was born in Kings Farm Avenue, just off Manor Road in Richmond in 1964. When I was a baby we swapped council houses with my Uncle and moved into 28 Sandycombe Road - this was to be my home until 1987. My grandparents lived at number 103 and were almost opposite the corner shop, when I was a very small child it was run by an elderly couple (I remember the man being blind). About 1969ish the shop changed hands and ...see more

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Childhood By The Pond

Sandycombe Road