NatWest Bank
100-101 High Street
TW8 8AY
Built as a bank in 1929 and so remains.
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Bradshaw’s Yard
Bradshaw’s Yard / Workhouse Dock Built in 1800s as docks and remain so. In Grand Union & Boston Manor Conservation Area and Thames Policy Area. History Early wharfs along this stretch on Moses Glover map (1645) were called Ye Pye Wharf, Ye Wolfe Wharf and Ye Whele Wharf. Workhouse Dock is marked on Boston Manor map c.1800. Slipway of particular interest. [mapsmarker marker=”36″] Continue reading Bradshaw’s Yard
Plough Yard
Originally a yard, now part of Brent Way.
In Thames Policy Area
History
Ancient yard, including two possible 19th century buildings
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Catherine Wheel Road
Originally a yard, now of mixed use.
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Dr Johnson’s Island
Originally used as a dock, this is now an artists studio and boatyard.
In Grand Union & Boston Manor Conservation Area; Thames Policy Area.
History
At the confluence of the Rivers Thames and Brent and the Grand Union Canal, the area was important historically for the barges that had carried goods to and from Birmingham. Continue reading “Dr Johnson’s Island”
80 High Street
Built in 18th century as residential, now offices.
Grade II Statutory Listed
In Grand Union Canal & Boston Manor Conservation Area and Thames Policy Area.
Warehouse
Warehouse or studio buildings
Catherine Wheel Road
Built as a warehouse? in 1860s-1870s and now derelict.
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Looking Below Your Feet
Two manhole covers, from different times:
This cover is in the road outside 10 Grosvenor Road.
It’s 14 inches / 35cm diameter and must have been fitted between 1874 and 1894 when Brentford Local Board was in existence.
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Brewery Tap
Public House,
Catherine Wheel Road
TW8 4BD
Built as a pub in 1928 and so remains.
Locally listed.
In Grand Union Canal & Boston Manor Conservation Area; Thames Policy Area
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Grinding Workshop
Behind Wilson and Kyle building
High Street
Built as workshop in c1920 and is currently derelict.
In Thames Policy Area.
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The History of Brentford 