148 High Street Originally a pub, rebuilt in 1904 and remains a pub. Locally listed. In Grand Union Canal & Boston Manor Conservation Area; Thames Policy Area. History Licensed by at least 1722. Fuller Smith & Turner from 1815. Rebuilt in 1904. Named because of the six bells that were in St Lawrence’s church that were rung for special occasions and when Royalty travelled through … Continue reading The Six Bells
High Street
Built in 15th century as a church with 18th century alterations, now derelict..
Grade II* listed
On English Heritage “At Risk” Register.
In Grand Union Canal & Boston Manor Conservation Area; Thames Policy.
Former church. Tower C15 altered C19; body of church 1764 by Thomas Hardwicke (old list); south aisle and north vestry added C19; interior re-done 1889 (Pevsner p.28); 1970s restoration work. Tower of Kentish rag with ashlar dressing; body of church of brown brick in Flemish bond with ashlar dressings; Welsh slate roofs. 3-stage west tower; 3-bay aisled nave with 1-bay chancel, all in one, having additional south aisle, north vestry and small sanctuary. Continue reading “St Lawrence’s Church”
including Lamb’s Passage
Built 19th century or earlier as houses.
In Thames Policy Area.
Row of cottages next to petrol station, opposite (the former) O’Riordan’s Pub. Continue reading “405-7 High Street”
138-9 High Street Built c1889 as a vicarage and since converted into residential flats. Locally listed. In Grand Union Canal & Boston Manor Conservation Area; Thames Policy Area. History Originally built as St Lawrence’s Vicarage c1889. Danger As of September 2013 under threat of demolition due to Ballymore’s development. [mapsmarker marker=”47″] Continue reading The Vicarage
18th century built shops, currently in need of maintenance.
In Thames Policy Area.
“Four 18th century houses needing interior inspection” (EH 2000).
Although these buildings are not listed, they match the adjacent 18th century buildings which are statutorily listed and give us an idea of the High Street pre 1960s. Continue reading “131-134 High Street”
Motorwise
129-130 High Street
Built in 1700s as shops with residence, alterations made in the 19th century, now shops.
Grade II statutory listed.
In Thames Policy Area.
Continue reading “129-130 High Street”
Magpie and Crown PH 128 High Street Original public house built in 1614, rebuilt in 1920-30s. In Thames Policy Area History The Pye’ is recorded in 1614. Magpie & Crown by 1722. Rebuilt and for some reason set back from the building line 1920s/30s(?) Believed by one historical source to be designed by Nowell Parr. Further Information Mentioned in Alfred Pearce’s poem of Fifty Pubs … Continue reading Magpie and Crown
Alfred Pearce wrote it in 1948 when he was seventy-four years old (his family ran the Alexandra pub in the High Street).He starts at the Star and Garter, Kew Bridge Road and proceeds westwards along Brentford High Street, across Brentford Bridge to London Road. When I was knighted with a STAR AND GARTER I was pushed into an EXPRESS On my way to OXFORD AND … Continue reading Fifty Pubs of Brentford
Brent Way
Extant wall, built around 1600s.
In Thames Policy Area.
The map (owned by Nigel Moore) is pre 1800s, although date unknown. The arrow denotes the position of the wall. Continue reading “Old Wall”
1 Brent Way
Boar’s Head Yard
Built in 19th century as stables and cottages, now part derelict and part garage.
In Thames Policy Area. Continue reading “Stables & Victorian Cottages”
The History of Brentford 