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 …
Heritage open days in Kingston upon Thames
Some locations have yet to be confirmed. For the latest details see facebook.com/KingstonHODs
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, …
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 …