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Richmond, Messum's Boatyard 1899
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As we approach Richmond, this view from the west bank looks towards the Petersham Road across to the former Messum's Boatyard. All survives, including the terrace of boathouses and the central building, now reduced to two storeys by the removal of the weatherboarded upper storey; it is now the Richmond Canoe Club. The gabled Three Pigeons to its right is now derelict.

An extract from Down the Thames Photographic Memories.

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Down the Thames Photographic Memories

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A Selection of Memories from Richmond

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Richmond

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my parents became engaged while sitting on this walk ----in 1924 !
Richmond, the River Walk c1947
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Added 06 January 2020

River Walk 1947(Ish)
My friend and I would take the bus from Hounslow bus station, and dressed in our Sunday best (50's style) go walking along the River Walk from the bridge. I have a photo of us taken by a street photograther who would snap you as you walked along! We also went dancing at the Castle pub and ice skating on Sat mornings. I think now how easy it was to go about then as teenagers! Not the threats ...see more
Richmond, the River Walk c1947
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Marching On The Green
I used to live in Niton Road, Richmond from 1946-67 until I married and moved to Kent. I joined the Girls Life Brigade when I was 5 years old and left when I was 12. In that time we used to practice our marching and drill on the Green on many weekends. Some people would sit down and watch us for around an hour or so and we gave them some entertainment I suppose. When we had our parades we ...see more
Richmond, the Green c1965
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The Quadrant
I used to live in Niton Road, Richmond and used to catch the bus at the top of the Gas Works bridge and get off at the Quadrant, from when I worked 1961-1967 until I married and moved to Kent late 1967. I worked at a couple of places in Richmond Town, the last being a baby shop, Selby's which was just around the corner from the Quadrant, walking past the big fruit and veg shop on the corner and ...see more
Richmond, The Quadrant c1965
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