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 the form at the bottom…
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 TV location. If it's a…
Ophelia by John Everett Millais painted on the Hogsmill River 1851
John Everett Millais' Ophelia 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 is…
Barbara Mitchell – Actress
Anyone growing up in Britain in the 60s and 70s will remember the remarkable and loveable Barbara Mitchell. If you don't remember the name you will certainly remember her face.…
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. On arrival he was taken…