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Know Your Place Heritage Festival

Delve deeper into the fascinating history of this beautiful and influential London borough!

Through a carefully curated programme of events, exhibitions, talks, walks, tours, and workshops, the Know Your Place heritage festival has celebrated and engaged residents and visitors with the borough's rich local history for over a decade.

Know Your Place will once again showcase the people and places that have shaped the vibrant cultural borough you can see today.

Know Your Place is made possible due to the dedication and support of a wide range of local voluntary organisations, societies, and enthusiasts who generously share their passion and knowledge as well as their time.

Audience testimonials

“I’ve lived in Hampton almost 40 years and learned quite a lot in tonight’s talk, thank you!” - Know Your Place, 2023

“A very enjoyable evening – learned a lot. So lucky to live in such a wonderfully rich in history borough.” - Know Your Place, 2023

If you'd like to discover more about the history and heritage of the borough, Richmond upon Thames Local Studies Library and Archive is happy to help.

Richmond upon Thames Local Studies Library hold a large selection of books, articles and original archival material exploring the local area.

Below are all the events taking place as part of the festival.

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Discover the history of the Red Roses: In her own words - Celebrating the history of women's rugby

Address

141 Nelson Road, Whitton, London, TW2 7BB

Telephone
020 8734 3343

libraries@richmond.gov.uk

Whitton

Dates

From:

12 Sept 2025to18 Sept 2025

Discover the history of the Red Roses: In her own words - Celebrating the history of women's rugby.
The Regeneration of a Local Community: Fulwell,Since 1945

Address

Garfield Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 3JT

Telephone
020 8734 3340

twickenham.library@richmond.gov.uk

Twickenham

Dates

From:
12 Sept 2025

By considering housing, shops, places of work, and community facilities, the talk aims to illustrate the extent to which the Fulwell area and its local population have changed over the last eighty years within the context of social trends such as…
Exploring the history of York House

Address

Twickenham Library, Garfield Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 3JT

Twickenham

Dates

Celebrating 100 years of the York House Society. In the bustling heart of Twickenham stands a historic gem: Grade II listed York house, dating back to the 17th Century. Learn about the house’s significant architectural features such as the handsome…
From the Red Lion to the White Hart: A history of Hampton High Street, with John Sheaf

Address

Hampton Library, Rosehill, Hampton, London, TW12 2AB

Hampton

Dates

This illustrated talk tells the story of every property in this stretch of Hampton, from the junction with Thames Street to The Triangle, between these two ancient hostelries. In addition, John will be delving into the ordinary lives of a local…
Hampton Court & Fishbourne: Two palaces separated by 1400 years

Address

Richmond Library Annex, Quadrant Road, Richmond, London, TW9 1DH

Richmond

Dates

Fishbourne Roman Palace, dating back to 75 AD, and Hampton Court Palace, infamously connected to Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty, are two buildings with significant historical value, built centuries apart. Though we connect them with very different…
Hampton Wick High Street – Then & Now: A photography exhibition

Address

Hampton Wick Library, Bennet Close, Hampton Wick, London, KT1 4AT

Hampton Wick

Dates

Step back in time with this free and fascinating photography exhibition curated by The Hampton Wick Association. Throughout September, ‘Then & Now’ will showcase the changing facades of Hampton Wick’s shops, businesses, and other prominent…
Island Movements: Ballet like you've never seen before

Address

Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, London, TW9 1TP

Richmond

Dates

Live in the library, a unique opportunity to see Black British Ballet’s epic new performance exploring the impact of Windrush. Through a pulsating mix of reggae, calypso, and contemporary Black British music we follow the story of a young Caribbean…
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Raving Upon Thames: An untold story of sixties London

Address

Whitton Library, 141 Nelson Road, Whitton, London, TW2 7BB

Whitton

Dates
Researching the history of your house: A beginner’s guide

Address

Local Studies Library and Archive, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, London, TW9 1TP

Whittaker Avenue, Richmond

Dates

Have you ever been curious about the people who lived in your house before you, or what your house looked like originally? Join our Local Studies team in a workshop designed to guide you through the resources available in the Richmond upon Thames…
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The hidden secrets of Richmond Old Town Hall

Address

Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, London, TW9 1TP

Telephone
0208 7343309

localstudies@richmond.gov.uk

Richmond

Dates

As part of Know Your Place and Open House London, Richmond's Old Town Hall is revealing its secrets in this behind-the-scenes guided tour. Opened in 1893 as a headquarters for the newly formed Richmond Council, this elegant building now houses the…