Previously the Duke of York
Brook Road North (on corner with York Road)
Pub built in 1898.
Original building on York Rd in Victorian gothic style with turret. Extension on Great West Rd in Neo-Georgian or ‘Road House’ style. According to source “RIBApix” the pub was extended by local architects Nowell Parr and Son. Continue reading “New England Pub (former)”
Brook Road North Factory built in 19th century, now part residential, part works. History Group of 19th century buildings. Further Information The York Mineral Water Company Limited, of York Road, Brentford, London, was incorporated in February 1898. It was taken over by Barclay Perkins in October 1954. Operations were taken over by Camwal Limited in May 1955. The company was in voluntary liquidation in 1964. … Continue reading Old York Mineral Water Factory
Within Layton Road estate Brook Road North Residences built early 19th century. Locally Listed as “Brook Lodge” [mapsmarker marker=”118″] Continue reading Brook Lodge
Lateward Road Built in 1883. In St Paul’s Conservation Area. History Central park in Brentford. Land was secured for St Paul’s Recreation ground in 1883. It was purchased by voluntary contributions and a memorial erected to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrating her 50 years on the throne. [mapsmarker marker=”117″] Continue reading St Paul’s Recreation Ground
St Paul’s Road
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School built in 1873.
Locally listed.
In St Paul’s Conservation Area.
Opened in 1873 replacing Brentford Central Ragged School in New Spring Gardens that had provided free education from 1867. It was extended 1893 and 1899, and then again the last 10 years. Continue reading “St Paul’s School”
St Paul’s Road Church Original building designed by F&H Francis dates from 1867. Spire is 1869. Extended by Michael Blee,1992. Locally listed. In St Paul’s Conservation Area. History The original building designed by F&H Francis dates from 1867. Spire is 1869. The foundation stone was laid by Princess Mary Adelaide Duchess of Teck. It’s built of Kentish ragstone and was damaged by bombing during WW2. … Continue reading St Paul’s Church
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18th and 19th century residential and nursery (previously school)
Locally listed as 33-37 Half Acre
In St Paul’s Conservation Area.
Group of early Victorian buildings and one 18th century. Continue reading “33-37 Half Acre”
(east side) Residences built early 20th century. In St Paul’s Conservation Area. History Groups of early 20c houses. Some on North side with interesting “teddy bear ears” porch detail. The flats on the far north east corner were built 1939 and replaced houses like those towards the Butts. [mapsmarker marker=”113″] Continue reading Somerset Road
Boston Manor Road Church built 1783 Grade II Statutory Listed as “Congregational Church”. In St Paul’s Conservation Area. English Heritage Listing for Congregational Church: Built 1782. Brown brick. Pediment with blocked circular lunette. Triple arcade, 2 bays blank flanking double door with fan. 2 steps and scraper. NMR. EH Listing Description for Entrance Gateway: Fine C18 wrought iron gates between brown brick piers with stone … Continue reading Brentford Free Church
New photos of spillway added to Jupps Warehouse or Johnson’s Island (same photos to both) Continue reading New photos of spillway
The History of Brentford 