formerly Northumberland Arms 11 London Road Pub built in 1853. Locally listed as “11 London Rd”. History A pub since at least 1853. On right hand side of building you can see evidence of where the building was attached to the old railway bridge which crossed the London Rd. Numbers 1-11 London Road were locally listed with it, but these have been demolished and redeveloped. … Continue reading O’Briens
67-69 Ealing Road Pub built in 1853, now 3 houses. Locally listed. History First recorded 1853. 1960s and 70s was a jazz pub used by The Temperance Seven for rehearsals. Pub made famous as The Flying Swan in Robert Rankin’s novels. Converted to houses in 2009. Further Information See Pub History [mapsmarker marker=”123″] Continue reading Bricklayers Arms (former)
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
Clifden Road TW8 0PB Built in 1963 as a church. Locally listed. In St Paul’s Conservation Area. History Built 1963 and thought to be a good example of its type. Some stained glass from the previous Victorian building is incorporated into the 60s building. Further Information Methodist Church [mapsmarker marker=”108″] Continue reading Methodist Church
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”
Pump Alley TW8 0AP
Built in 1883 as a sewage pumping station it is now offices.
Locally listed.
In St Paul’s Conservation Area and the Thames Policy Area. Continue reading “The Cottage and Pumping Station”
Built as residential in 19th century. Locally listed. In St Paul’s Conservation Area and Thames Policy Area. History Row of cottages, grouped with nearby Pumping Station which was built by F. W. Lacy. [mapsmarker marker=”19″] Continue reading 1-4 Pump Alley
Waterman’s Arms
1 Ferry Lane
TW8 0AW Continue reading “Waterman’s Arms”
The History of Brentford 