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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 ...
Twickenham is a suburban district of London, England, on the River Thames 9.9 miles (15.9 km) southwest of Charing Cross. Historically in Middlesex, since 1965 it has formed part of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, whose administrative headquarters are in the area.
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.
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]
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.
The urban district was abolished in 1934, when a county review order included its area in an enlarged Municipal Borough of Twickenham. [3] However, local resistance to the proposal delayed implementation and the District continued to function until 1937. [1] Elmfield House remained in use as council offices and was Grade II listed in 1952. [4]
Entrance to 25 The Embankment, a Grade II listed building. The Twickenham Museum is a volunteer-run [1] museum in Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.It is located opposite St Mary's parish church at 25 The Embankment, Twickenham TW1 3DU, an 18th-century three-storey building which has been listed Grade II by Historic England [2] and was donated to the museum.
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