131-134 High Street
18th century built shops, currently in need of maintenance.
In Thames Policy Area.
History
“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”
129-130 High Street
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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.
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Magpie and Crown
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
Fifty Pubs of Brentford
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
Old Wall
Brent Way
Extant wall, built around 1600s.
In Thames Policy Area.
History
The map (owned by Nigel Moore) is pre 1800s, although date unknown. The arrow denotes the position of the wall. Continue reading “Old Wall”
Stables & Victorian Cottages
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”
Boar’s Head Yard
Built before 1635 as a yard, now of mixed use.
In Thames Policy Area.
History
Ancient yard between what is now Sami’s Spice & Magpie & Crown. Continue reading “Boar’s Head Yard”
Bradbury’s Warehouse
Bradbury’s Wholesale Grocer’s warehouses and yard
behind 107-111 High Street
Constructed as warehouses 1850-1870 and now derelict.
In Thames Policy Area.
History
Accessed from what is now Brent Way. Continue reading “Bradbury’s Warehouse”
107-111 High Street
Constructed between 1910-30 for use as Bradbury’s shop, now several shops. In Thames Policy Area. History First shop in this group fills in what was the alley through to Bradbury’s yard and down to the wharf on the canal. Bradbury’s were wholesale grocers founded c1840. By the 1890s they occupied 108 and 109 and ran a fleet of 20 horse drawn vans delivering to shops … Continue reading 107-111 High Street
102-6 High Street
Originally built as shops, now includes post office. In Thames Policy Area History Buildings form a group with decoration above. Was clearly a building of some importance due to decoration. Further Information As of September 2013 Ballymore states this building will be retained and incorporated into the new development. [mapsmarker marker=”38″] Continue reading 102-6 High Street
The History of Brentford 