Old Kew, Chiswick and Kensington

By Lloyd Charles Sanders and Lloyd Charles 1857- Sanders

Book Overview

Where the Thames bends westward, three villages grew into some of London's most intriguing districts: Kew, Chiswick and Kensington. The river binds them all. In this richly observed London local history book, Lloyd Sanders traces the layered past of these historic west London districts, from riverside gardens and royal residences to churchyards, lanes and lost taverns. The result is an intimate Kew, Chiswick and Kensington history that catches the character of each place while revealing how the great city slowly absorbed its quieter outskirts. First published in the early twentieth century, Sanders's narrative stands at the crossroads of topography and social observation, a quietly revealing British social history study as well as historical nonfiction about London. Drawing on anecdotes, local lore and documentary research, he maps the people and institutions that shaped Kew and Chiswick London and their neighbour Kensington, creating a vivid history of London neighbourhoods and Thames riverside villages history in one compelling volume. Equally at home on the shelf of classic histories of London and among favourite books on London suburbs, it is ideal for history buffs and a thoughtful gift for London enthusiasts. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A heritage cornerstone for readers of historical nonfiction about London and a handsome keepsake for anyone drawn to the enduring charm of these riverside communities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353607701
• ISBN13: 9789353607708
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"