Residences built in the 19th century. In Butts Conservation Area. History These Victorian houses on the north side of The Butts were built in what had been Ronald’s orchard. They appear on the 1894 OS map. The Ronalds were very significant in horticulture as one of them developed many kinds of new apple. The orchards may have extended as far north as what is now … Continue reading 1-11 The Butts
The Butts
Built in the 18th century with later additions as a convent, now a convent and residential care home.
Grade II Statutory Listed as St Raphael’s, but also known as St Mary’s.
In Butts Conservation Area.
18th century house thought to date from 1792. Chapel added 1913-14. Originally Egglesfield House lived in by Dr Cooper. Continue reading “St Raphael or St Mary’s Convent”
Kew Bridge Road,
Brentford
TW8 0EW
Built in 1860s as a pub.
Locally Listed as “56 Kew Bridge Rd, plus numbers 57-60 Kew Bridge Rd”
In Kew Bridge Conservation Area
Building thought to date from the 1860s. Trading seems to have started in the forecourt that developed in to Brentford Market. Plaque commemorating the Trafalgar Despatch unveiled August 2009. Continue reading “The Express Tavern”
Kew Bridge Road, Brentford.
Built as a railway station in 1850.
Grade II statutory listed.
On English Heritage “At Risk” Register.
In Kew Bridge Conservation Area.
Railway Station. 1850 by Sir William Tite for the London & South Western Railway. Continue reading “Kew Bridge Rail Station”
Built in 19th century as residential above shops. Now vacant Locally Listed as “56 Kew Bridge Rd, plus numbers 57-60 Kew Bridge Rd”. In Kew Bridge Conservation Area. History Row of c19th century houses with shop fronts. 2013 in poor condition. [mapsmarker marker=”69″] Continue reading 57-60 Kew Bridge Road
Kew Bridge Road, Brentford
Residences built c1820s.
In Kew Bridge Conservation Area.
Row of attractive 19th century town houses next to Steam Museum, recently refurbished. Lion statue on roof of number 47. Continue reading “Brunswick Villas”
Residential built in the 19th century. In Kew Bridge Conservation Area. Row of Victorian cottages on East end of Green Dragon Lane. [mapsmarker marker=”66″] Continue reading Green Dragon Lane Cottages
Originally Kew Bridge Pumping Station
Green Dragon Lane
Brentford
TW8 0EN
Built in the 1830s as a pumping station, now a museum.
Grade I and II statutory listing.
In Kew Bridge Conservation Area; Thames Policy Area. Continue reading “Kew Bridge Steam Museum”
High Street
Built in 1887 as church, now derelict.
Locally listed as “Church now Musical Museum, Kew Bridge Rd”.
In Thames Policy Area.
Church was built in 1887 to replace the original that was built 1762 for local people led by the Trimmer family (local brick & tile makers). Tower (by A Blomfield) added 1913. Continue reading “St George’s Church”
High Street
Built in 1786 as a schoolroom and currently derelict.
Grade II Listed as “St George’s Church Hall
In Thames Policy Area.
(for St George’s Church Hall): 1786. Brown brick. Hipped old tile roof. 1-storey. Oblong plan with 6 sash windows. Front at right angles to road. First school of Mrs Tristram founder of Green School Movement. Continue reading “St George’s Schoolroom”
The History of Brentford 