Author, Julian McCarthy reveals the history behind Kingston upon Thames, its streets and buildings and the people connected with the town. Alongside the famous historical …
Annual events in Kingston upon Thames
Planning a trip to Kingston? We’ve put together a list of events which happen every year in and around the area. Click the links and …
Kingston Carnival
The main procession starts at the Guildhall at 12 noon and finishes at 1pm. The carnival events take place in the Market Place, High St, …
Informative and fun walks with Kingston Tour Guides
Come and join us on a leisurely walk and learn about Kingston’s amazing past – from the Saxon kings to the iconic Bentalls department store, …
9 things to do in Kingston upon Thames
1.Take a trip on the river This stretch of the Thames is used all year round by local rowing clubs and from March to October, …
Famous residents of Kingston, Surbiton and the local area
Famous residents mostly past, some present of Kingston and the surrounding areas. Any errors or any you think should be mentioned let us know via …
Kingston film and TV locations
From Bollywood films on the Thames to vox pop news reports in the Market Place, Kingston has been used for decades as a film and …
Kingston town centre Ancient Market Place
The statue, by English sculptor Francis Bird, has been standing on the balcony of the quirky Italian styled old town hall (Market House) since 1840 …
Kingston’s history – Frederick Paine funeral directors
When it comes to digging into the history of Kingston, what better place to start than with a company which has served the area for …
Kingston on British Pathe News
British Pathé uploaded 85,000 historical videos to Youtube April 2014. The Pathé Brothers invented this reel format of delivering news and topical information in 1908. …
Ophelia by John Everett Millais painted on the Hogsmill River 1851
John Everett Millais’ Ophelia, oil on canvas, was painted in 1851 when he was just 22. The painting depicts the drowning of Shakespeare’s Ophelia who …
Kingston Green Fair on the banks of the Thames
The Kingston Green Fair was a remarkable event which took place every year by the river in Canbury Gardens. Its raison d’être was to …
How Kingston got its name
Kingston upon Thames Kingston sits on a very attractive stretch of the River Thames – upstream from Richmond and downstream from Sunbury. Its heritage as …
Getting to Kingston upon Thames
Kingston-upon-Thames is a popular shopping destination in the South West of Greater London. It lies within the M25 around 15 kilometres (10.5 miles) South West …
Barbara Mitchell – Actress
Barbara’s career spanned 2 decades and after establishing herself in theatre she moved into films and television. She played support roles in Ealing comedies and …
Cesar Picton (1755-1836) From Senegal to Kingston on Thames
At the age of 6 Cesar was taken from his family in Senegal, West Africa and transported by ship to England by Captain John Parr. …
Kingston places
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School memories and children’s homes in Kingston
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Surbiton Lagoon
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