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Twickenham is a suburban district in London, England.It is situated on the River Thames 9.9 miles (15.9 km) southwest of Charing Cross. Historically part of Middlesex, it has formed part of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames since 1965, and the borough council's administrative headquarters are located in the area.
The borough council consisted of a mayor, 8 aldermen and 24 councillors, and was divided into 8 wards. In 1934 the borough was extended by a county review order: the urban districts of Hampton, Hampton Wick and Teddington were all absorbed by Twickenham. The borough council was increased in size with 10 aldermen and 30 councillors representing ...
York House is a historic stately home in Twickenham, England, and currently serves as the Town Hall of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is situated in Richmond Road, near the centre of Twickenham, close to St Mary's Church. It is a Grade II* listed building [1] which is situated in a large park, which is also listed. [2]
An independent museum, the Twickenham Museum is run by a registered charity [nb 1] that was first registered in 1993. [3] The museum's area of interest is the history of Teddington, Twickenham, Whitton and the Hamptons, which, until local government boundary changes in 1965, formed the Municipal Borough of Twickenham.
Teams walking out at Twickenham Stadium for the 2006 Challenge Cup Final. Twickenham Stadium was selected as a host venue for the 2000 Rugby League World Cup The stadium hosted the opening match between co-hosts England and Ashes rivals Australia. The game, which was the first ever rugby league match at Twickenham, saw Australia claim a 22–2 ...
Orleans House was a Palladian villa built by the architect John James in 1710 [1] near the Thames at Twickenham, England, for the politician and diplomat James Johnston.It was subsequently named after Louis-Phillipe, Duke of Orléans who stayed there in the early 19th century.
The Naked Ladies are a Grade II listed [1] statue complex on a rockery and water cascade in the gardens of York House, Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England. The larger than human size statues depict eight Oceanids and a pair of aquatic horses.
Twickenham in Middlesex, 1918–45 Twickenham, 1945–50. 1918–1945: The Urban Districts of Heston and Isleworth, and Twickenham.. 1945: boundaries substantially changed – losing territory in the north to form Heston and Isleworth, gaining territory from Spelthorne to the south including Hampton, Teddington, Hampton Wick, Hampton Court Park and Bushy Park