A-Z of Chiswick: Places-People-History

Chiswick grew from a village to a fashionable retreat and suburb, with artists and writers drawn to its landscaped gardens and later the Royal Horticultural Society and Garden Suburb. Industries included Thorneycroft marine builders and Fullers brewery. During the Second World War, the first V-2 rocket to hit London fell on Staveley Road in Chiswick. Andy Bull's A–Z of Chiswick reveals the history behind its streets and buildings, industries, and people, with unusual characters, tucked-away places, and unique events.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2024
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Chiswick, a village on the banks of the River Thames, transformed into a fashionable retreat from London in the eighteenth century and later became a suburb of the city in the nineteenth century. The Palladian villa Chiswick House, with its landscaped gardens, was created by Lord Burlington in 1720 and attracted artists and writers to the area. It also became home to the Royal Horticultural Society and the first Garden Suburb at Bedford Park. In the twentieth century, industries such as Thorneycroft marine builders and Fullers famous brewery were associated with Chiswick. During the Second World War, the first V-2 rocket to hit London fell on Staveley Road in Chiswick. In his book "A–Z of Chiswick," author Andy Bull explores the history of Chiswick, its streets and buildings, industries, and the people connected with the area. Alongside the famous historical connections, he includes unusual characters, tucked-away places, and unique events that are less well-known. Readers will discover tales of glamorous residents of Chiswick House and rare plants grown in its glasshouses, the early days of the Arts and Crafts movement, and writers, artists, and actors among many other fascinating facts in this A–Z tour of Chiswick's history. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this historic area of west London.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 233 x 165 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398116320