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Boar's Head Yard
Places

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”

Unknown's avatarKathOctober 28, 2013Leave a comment
Bradbury's Yard
Industry, Places

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”

Unknown's avatarKathOctober 27, 2013Leave a comment
Bradshaw Yard
Places, Waterways

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

Unknown's avatarKathOctober 23, 2013Leave a comment
Plough Yard
Places

Plough Yard

Originally a yard, now part of Brent Way.

In Thames Policy Area

History

Ancient yard, including two possible 19th century buildings
Continue reading “Plough Yard”

Unknown's avatarKathOctober 22, 2013Leave a comment
Catherine Wheel Road
Places

Catherine Wheel Road

Originally a yard, now of mixed use.

In Thames Policy Area. Continue reading “Catherine Wheel Road”

Unknown's avatarKathOctober 21, 20131 Comment
Wilson & Kyle gates
Industry, Places

Still Yard

Ancient yard at Wilson & Kyle,High Street

Yard shown on ancient maps, pre 1600s, currently derelict.

In Thames Policy Area. Continue reading “Still Yard”

Unknown's avatarKathOctober 14, 2013Leave a comment

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