Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # TPRAv4 Twickenham Park Residents Association Wordpress ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Twickenham Park Residents Association](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/) - Twickenham Park Residents Association recent additions to the site Heathrow Campaign A Tribute to Richard Resch Eco Front Gardens Colin's photos from the early 90's VE Day Street Party who we are The Twickenham Park Residents Association was started in 1969 and has always emphasised increasing our knowledge of the unique local facilities through public - [Committee Details](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/committee-details/) - Twickenham Park Residents’ Association Committee members If you or any of your neighbours would like to receive our regular newsletters, please send an email to twickenhamparkra@gmail.com - [Andrew George Book](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/andrew-george-book/) - Excerpt from a new book by local resident Andrew George on the history of Twickenham Park, Lying by the Thames to the west of London, between Richmond, Twickenham and Isleworth, is the ancient estate of Twickenham Park created on land enclosed 800 years ago by Richard of Cornwall, brother of Henry III. It was here - [Richard Resch Tribute](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/richard-resch-tribute/) - A Tribute to the late Richard Resch Richard Cheryll Richard and Cheryll Resch were stalwart members of the TPRA committee for many years and their helpful support and good humour was very much appreciated. Their warm heartedness was typified by their allowing us to use their wonderful Enchanted Garden for our summer garden party for - [VE Day Street Party](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/ve-day-street-party/) - VE Day Street Party May 3rd 2025 Click for a full size image . . . . . - [PHG from the 90s](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/phg-from-1999/) - Colin's Park House Gardens photos . . . . from the early nineties (Just click on the photos to see a full size version) Starting on the odd side of the road . . . No 1 to 7 No 9 to 27 No 29 to 43 No 45 to 59 . . . and - [History of Twickenham Park](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/links/) - History of Twickenham Park Click on the links below for the history of the development of the Twickenham Park Estate during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Introduction The Early Years of Twickenham Park Todds of Twickenham Park Sandycombe Lodge Twickenham Park Ailsa Park VillasSt Margarets Part 1 Ailsa Park VillasSt Margarets Part 2 Earl - [CPZ and Bus Routes](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/cpz-and-bus-routes/) - Controlled Parking Zone With the exception of Beresford Avenue and part of Park Road, resident parking permits or visitor vouchers are required from 10am - 4.30pm weekdays. Weekend and Bank Holiday parking is free. Both resident permits and visitor vouchers are obtainable from the parking shop Holly Road Twickenham, proof of address is required. Visitors’ - [Contacts](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/contacts/) - Contact email addresses: MEMBERSHIP and OTHER TPRA CORRESPONDENCE - twickenhamparkra@gmail.com WEBSITE - daveboydmoss@mac.com Committee details - [Membership](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/membership/) - Twickenham Park Residents’ Association 2025 Subscriptions Membership is free but you can make a one off donation or preferably a regular payment via standing order using these bank details: Account Name: TWICKENHAM PARK RESIDENTS ASSOC.Account Number: 60671505Sort Code: 60-17-31 Alternatively, just send a cheque or cash to: Twickenham Park Residents Associationc/o Ann Hines11 Park House - [Heathrow Campaign](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/heathrow-campaign/) - Heathrow Campaign People in East Twickenham generally accept that the price we pay for living where we do is a certain amount of aircraft noise, and pollution. But we’re now threatened with a big reduction in our health and well-being because of new routes coming directly over us – something we don’t have now – - [Green and Pleasant](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/green-and-pleasant/) - Today's Green and Pleasant Park House Front Gardens Why are front gardens important . . . A short video on front gardens This is a useful intro to the front garden question, though it emphasises getting rid of cars from front gardens a bit too much to be useful for Park House Gardens, but the end portion - [Front Gardens](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/front-gardens/) - the Park House Gardens Front Gardens Information Pack Introduction This information pack has practical ideas for eco parking in your front gardens for those who need it. This is a response to many residents desire for helpful suggestions on how to achieve this. It recognises that many are already parking their cars in their front - [Lightoller](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/lightoller/) - No 1 Ducks Walk The Original Building According to local records, the area known as 1 Ducks Walk was originally part of Twickenham Park Estate. The boathouse was the first building on the site, initially shown in the Ordnance Survey map of 1935 so probably constructed during the 1920s. As indicated by the photo above, - [Gaiety Cinema](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/gaiety-cinema/) - To the best of our knowledge no official history has been written on this small cinema located near Richmond Bridge in East Twickenham.The building still exists present day but ceased to be a cinema in 1930.The following details have been sourced from various places which include local newspaper advertisements and local directories.The owners of the - [Twickenham Park Maps](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/twickenham-park-maps/) - Twickenham Park Maps Some New Maps Of Twickenham Park - [Talks and Videos on the area:](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/sample-page/) - Hilary Pereira on 'Lillian' at 102 Colin Hines on the History of Twickenham Park Colin Hines Lockdown pictures - [2022 Queens Jubilee Party](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/2022-queens-jubilee-party/) - June Jubilee Street parties A number of streets in Twickenham Park had Jubilee parties and the photos below are from the Park House Gardens and Ellesmere Road events. They give an idea of how lucky we were with the weather and the great fun had by all the children and adults who took part. Along - [Plaque Unveiling](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/plaque-unveiling/) - A sunny and historic unveiling On Sunday 26th September, on probably the last warm sunny evening of the year, around 90 members of the Twickenham Park Residents Association (TPRA) gathered at the original Victorian pillars of Park House Mansion in East Twickenham.They were there to toast Dave Wilson at 88, one of the longest serving - [Colin Lockdown](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/colin-lockdown/) - Photos from Lockdown by Colin Hines - Chair Twickenham Park Residents Association Like almost everyone in lockdown, life for me has slowed down and initially when most cars and planes disappeared had become much more peaceful, allowing bird songs to become more centre stage. In my everyday walks I have started noticing nature and the - [Colin Lockdown All Photos](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/colin-lockdown-all-photos/) - Colin Hines Lockdown Photos Top of Page - [2022 Summer Party](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/2022-summer-party/) - Summer 2022 in Twickenham Park On Saturday May 21st the sun shone on our first post Covid lockdown summer event. The Pimms and other libations flowed as did the conversations between Twickenham Park residents who hadn’t seen each other for such a long time. However, most of the talk was of the incredible ‘Enchanted Garden’ - [Local News and Events](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/new-page/) - Local News and Events Queens Jubilee Street Parties 2022 Summer Party Colin Hines Lockdown pictures Plaque Unveiling TPRA Newsletter Archive - [Then and Now](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/then-and-now/) - Twickenham Park - 1929 and Now Click and slide the slider to compare the two images: - [TPRA Area Map](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/tpra-area-map/) - [Newly Added Maps of Twickenham Park](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/newly-added-maps-of-twickenham-park/) - Some New Maps of Twickenham Park - [PHG Map Post WW2](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/phg-map-post-ww2/) - [PHG Map 1932](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/phg-map-1932/) - [PHG Map 1912](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/phg-map-1912/) - [PHG Map 1866](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/phg-map-1866/) - [1929 Aerial View of Twickenham Park](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1929-aerial-view-of-twickenham-park/) - [Lyric Picture palace Twickenham](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/lyric-picture-palace-twickenham/) - Lyric Picture Palace Twickenham During research on the Gaiety Cinema Twickenham several articles and photographs came to light on it's near neighbour at the opposite end of Richmond Road the Lyric Picture Palace. The following detail a chronological account of this cinema from 1913 to the present. The Lyric Picture Palace in Richmond Road Twickenham - [Middlesex Kinemas](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/middlesex-kinemas/) - Middlesex Kinemas Ltd 1920 Middlesex Kinemas established. Middlesex Kinemas Ltd was set up in 1920 by the Blackman family who comprised of Alec Hyman Blackman, his father Philip and an accountant Louis Kingsley. Philip Blackman was a self employed boot maker living in Dock Street Stepney. His son Alec at the time was a Hebrew - [Surrey and Sussex Picture Palaces](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/surrey-and-sussex-picture-palaces/) - Surrey and Sussex Picture Palaces Ltd 1910 Kingston Picture Theatre Surrey and Sussex Picture Palaces were formed in March 1910 with the intention of openingcinemas and theatres in the south east of England. The initial plan was to build three new theatres in Kingston upon Thames, Merton and East Twickenham. The first of these theatres - [Pelebon Air](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/pelobon-air/) - [Belgians](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/belgians/) - In 1914 thousands of Belgians fled the advancing Germans. Many were injured soldiers. Some had money but many were destitute. Most people accepted the refugees many of them worked in munitions. - [Pelebon Factory](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/pelebon-factory/) - [Belgian Shops](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/belgian-shops/) - [1916 Richmond Road Twickenham](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1916-richmond-road-twickenham/) - [1963 Twickenham Park Map](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1963-twickenham-park-map/) - [1908 Estate Map](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1908-estate-map-2/) - [1894 Twickenham Park Map](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1894-twickenham-park-map/) - [1817 Twickenham Park Map](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1817-twickenham-park-map-3/) - [Josiah Clarke](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/josiah-clarke/) - 1890 Josiah Clarke moves to Richmond The Clarke family moved from Paddington to Richmond in 1890 to take over the dairy business that had already been established at 14 Upper Hill Street Richmond. The premises known as Sudbrook Farm Dairy were initially started in 1852 and managed by William Lillywhite who was succeeded by James - [LW Lloyd 2](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/lw-lloyd-2/) - 1840 Bankruptcy Leonard Wild Lloyd The acquision of The Royal Hotel Richmond from George Topham appears to have overstretched L W Lloyd's business as he filed for bankruptcy in 1840. It would appear that managing this Hotel together with his architectural and surveying business was too much. Following L W Lloyd's bankruptcy a number of - [LW Lloyd 1](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/lw-lloyd-1/) - 1801 Birth Leonard Wild Lloyd This story begins with the birth of Leonard Wild Lloyd to parents William and Elizabeth Lloyd in 1801 in London. The only written account of his life that we have found is in H. M. Colvin's Biographical Dictionary of English Architects published 1951. H. M. Colvin's work was updated to - [George Topham Part 2](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/george-topham-part-2/) - 1830 Death of Thomas Forty Following her husbands death Rachael Forty remained licencee of the Castle Tavern for a short time. The property was taken over by Joseph Ford in 1832. Her son George Topham continued running the Talbot Inn. Rachael Forty died in October 1833 aged 75 and was buried at St Mary Magdaline - [1829 Thames Richmond](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1829-thames-richmond/) - [George Topham 1](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/george-topham-1/) - 1780's Marriage Benjamin & Rachael Topham This story begins with George Topham's parents Benjamin and Rachael who married in the early 1780's. Their first children's baptism records cannot be traced but a son named John Topham was born in 1787. The 1787 tax record below shows Topham resident at The Castle Tavern in Hill Street - [1808 Rowlandson Richmond](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1808-rowlandson-richmond/) - [Twickenham Park - a brief History](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/twickenham-park-a-brief-history/) - Twickenham Park - A brief History The first boundary of Twickenham Park was created back in 1227 by Richard, Earl of Cornwall, the younger brother of the then King of England, Henry III. The Park enclosed it from the surrounding heath. Over the following centuries the boundaries of Twickenham Park changed quite considerably, as did - [The Elms St Margarets](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/the-elms-st-margarets/) - The Elms St Margarets The first indication of a villa on the site of the present building named The Elms is shown on Samuel Leigh's 1829 panorama of the River Thames. The artist sketched this view from mid river at the time Twickenham Park Mansion was being built for Joseph Todd. This 1829 view appears - [the elms gowrie house](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/the-elms-gowrie-house/) - The Elms Arlington Road Twickenham Park The first official document we have traced for this property is the 1861 census which is shown below. There is some confusion between this property located in what became Arlington Road Twickenham Parkand the property fronting the river Thames currently named The Elms. The Arlington Road property was initially - [Twickenham Park Developments Part 2](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/twickenham-park-developments-part-2/) - The 1881 census is the first census showing house names and residents of Twickenham Park. An edited 1890 electoral register for the same area is shown below. The original Rosslyn House was auctioned several times in the late 19th Century. This 1893 advert was placed by Mrs Gilliat who lived at Penrhyn House, shown below - [1911 Census Summary](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1911-census-summary/) - [1908 estate map](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1908-estate-map/) - [1894 Estate Map](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1894-estate-map-3/) - [1900 Rosslyn House Sale](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1900-rosslyn-house-sale/) - [1890 Electoral](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1890-electoral-2/) - [1881 Census](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1881-census/) - [Twickenham Park Developments 1](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/twickenham-park-developments-1/) - From the date William Budd inherited Twickenham Park from his father in 1862, he had drawn up plans to develope much of the park land for residential use. By 1865 several houses had been built within the park. The overall plan for the new housing development was for a layout of new roads sited between - [Twickenham Park Mansion](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/twickenham-park-mansion/) - Following the death of Phebe Budd Budd her estate passed to the family of Frederick John Budd Budd. One of the first properties to be disposed of was the Mansion at Twickenham Park as it was surplus to requirements as the family were living in Sussex. Twickenham Park Mansion auction The auctioneers Chancellor & sons - [Mansion Grounds](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/mansion-grounds/) - [Mansion Gravel 3](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/mansion-gravel-3/) - [Mansion Gravel 2](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/mansion-gravel-2/) - [Mansion Gravel 1](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/mansion-gravel-1/) - [1908 Twickenham Park Map](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1908-twickenham-park-map/) - [Mansion Gates](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/mansion-gates/) - [1901 Census Ravensbourne](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1901-census-ravensbourne/) - [Frederick John Budd Budd 2](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/frederick-john-budd-budd-2/) - 1891 census Frederick John Budd Budd The 1891 census below shows the newly named Budd-Budd family living at Restlands Farm near East Grinstead. The family consists of Frederick, his wife Ann, their daughter May Claire and their son Edward John. Also shown is Lucy Renee Budd Budd who was the daughter we believe of Louisa - [Frederick John Budd Budd 1](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/frederick-john-budd-budd-1/) - 1891 Death of Phebe Budd Budd William Budd's daughter Phebe died 18th April 1890 of Phthisis, a form of consumption or tuberculosis. This had been certified by her doctor over the previous two year period. Following Phebe's death her estate was administered for probate under the terms of her Will which had been written 8th - [Budd Mausoleum](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/budd-mausoleum-2/) - The Budd Mausoleum St Matthews Brixton There seems to be a great deal of confusion as to who the Budd family actually were. A popular belief was that it commemorated Dr Richard Budd and one of his sons, the Rev.Henry Budd, Chaplain to Bridewell Hospital. This is not correct. Dr Richard Budd died in Sept - [Harry Bentinck Budd](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/harry-bentinck-budd/) - 1867 Birth Harry Bentinck Budd Edward and Elizabeth's second son was born in 1867 and named Harry Bentinck Budd. 1891 Census Harry B Budd The census below shows Harry Bentinck Budd aged 23 living at East Park House near Horne Surrey. He had inherited a large percentage of his fathers wealth following his death in - [1921 Canada Census](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1921-canada-census/) - [1911 Passenger Budd](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1911-passenger-budd/) - [Edward Budd](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/edward-budd/) - William Budd's brother Edward Budd never lived at Twickenham Park but is included in this story as an important family member. 1855 Marriage Edward Budd Edward & Elizabeth Budd moved to a Thames side property at 3 Hammersmith Terrace Hammersmith. Their first son named Edward was born on 21st October 1855. 1857 Birth Elizabeth Budd - [1862 to 1888 William Budd](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1862-to-1888-william-budd/) - 1862 - 1888 William Budd Twickenham Park Henry Budd's son William was probably the most important influence on the developement of Twickenham Park after his father's death. William Budd married Sarah Susannah Marshall in January 1838 in Bloomsbury, London. She was the widow of Thomas Marshall a captain in the British Army in the East - [Sarah Susannah Marshall](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/sarah-susan-marshall/) - 1830 - 1833 Sarah Susannah Marshall Sarah Susannah Martin was born in the East Indies in 1812. On July 24th 1830 she married a widower Captain Thomas Marshall of the Bengal Artillery.He had originally married Caroline Dring in 1822 and they had four children until Caroline died in January 1829. The marriage certificate above shows - [1839 to 1862 Henry Budd](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1839-to-1862-henry-budd/) - 1839 - 1862 Henry Budd Twickenham Park When Twickenham Park was purchased by the Todd family it was mainly used as a second home. As early as 1832 they advertised the mansion to be Let unfurnished but there was no apparent interest. By 1835 advertisments were still being placed in newspapers to Let Twickenham Park - [Park Road 2](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/park-road-2/) - 1850 Onwards Park RoadTwickenham Park When houses were first built in Park Road in the late 1820's there were only 3 properties built, Park Lodge, Bute Lodge and The Old House. Two further properties Thistleworth and Fairfield Lodge were built during the 1830's by LW Lloyd and rented out to tenants In the 1840's Park - [park road 1](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/park-road-1/) - 1830 - 1840 Park Road Twickenham Park When Twickenham Park was purchased by the Todd family from Francis Gosling the estate also included several other properties and parcels of land on the edge of the park. One of these was developed into the area known as Park Road. Initially three Villas were built for the - [thames at twickenham pic](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/thames-at-twickenham-pic/) - [1830 Richmond road](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1830-richmond-road/) - 1830 - 1930s Richmond Road Twickenham Park From the early 1830's the land in Twickenham Park adjascent to the Richmond Road, and below Richmond Bridge was sold for developement. A series of villas were then built along Richmond Road. When crossing Richmond Bridge these properties ran along the right hand side of the road in - [Earl Cassillis 2](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/earl-cassillis-2/) - Marquis of Ailsa - Part 2 Below is an 1824 extract from Ackerman's Repository who published this detailed account of the Earl of Cassillis estate. This appears to be one of the first references to the estate being named St Margarets. The pictures above by John Gendall were published by Ackerman in 1824.Below is an - [Earl Cassillis 1](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/earl-cassillis-1/) - Marquis of Ailsa - Part 1 This page details the developement of the northern half of Twickenham Park which is now commonly known as St Margarets. This area is presently bordered by Isleworth to the north and the A316 Chertsey Road by Twickenham Bridge. The developement centered principally on 3 riverbank properties which had been - [1894 St Margarets map](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1894-st-margarets-map/) - [1818 Enclosure Map](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1818-enclosure-map/) - [Ailsa 2](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/ailsa-2/) - Ailsa Park Villas - Part 2 The brochure below details the sale of 146 St Margarets Road which was still named Ailsa Park Villa. The 1911 census summary above shows the residences in St Margarets road between 128 and 146 at that time. The 1914 Electoral Register below shows some of the Villa's residents. The - [Ailsa 1](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/ailsa-1/) - Ailsa Park - Part 1 When the Todd's acquired Twickenham Park they firstly built a new mansion and also a series of houses which were named Ailsa Park Villas. The Todd's commissioned the architet L W Lloyd to design various properties including Ailsa Park Villas during the late 1820's. These properties were intended for rental - [Sandycombe Lodge](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/sandycombe-lodge/) - Sandycombe LodgeTwickenham Park When Twickenham Park was purchased by the Todd family from Francis Gosling the estate also included several other propertiesand parcels of land on the edge of the park. One of these was Sandycombe Lodge which had been used as a studio and home by the artist J M W Turner. When the - [Todds of Twickenham Park](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/todds-of-twickenham-park/) - 1819 - 1825 Todd family acquire Twickenham Park Following the sale of the southern part of the estate by Francis Gosling, the land was purchased by Joseph Todd esq a wealthy businessman from London. He had opened a haberdashery shop in Fore Street Cripplegate in 1793. He retired 1822 a millionaire. He married twice, his - [1730 Tilleman](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1730-tilleman/) - [The Early years of Twickenham Park](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/the-early-years-of-twickenham-park/) - Twickenham Park 1730 - 1809 Peter Tilleman's 'A view from Richmond Hill' (dated 1730). The Mansion is shown behind Cambridge House which is facing the Thames. Twickenham Park Maps The maps below show the changes during the 18th and 19th centuries at Twickenham Park. This map by Rocque dates from 1741 This map shows the - [1817 Twickenham Park Map](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/1817-twickenham-park-map/) - [More photos of the Twickenham Park area](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/more-photos-of-the-twickenham-park-area/) - More old photos of the Twickenham Park area Below is an engraved view of Caen Lodge which was later renamed Willoughby House. - [Pictures](https://twickenhampark.co.uk/pictures/)