Richmond Past

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This large collection of illustrations recalls the past of one of the most attractive areas of London. From a village grouped around a royal palace it developed into a major riverside resort and residential area. Yet it kept many of its picturesque houses, and the walk by the river is still a favourite outing for Londoners. As far as possible this history of Richmond, Kew, Petersham and Ham is shown chronologically through a splendid selection of old engravings, prints and photographs...