There was time when market gardens were ubiquitous throughout Barnes, Mortlake and East Sheen, far outweighing the importance of more well-known industries such as brewing, tapestry-weaving and potteries. First published in 1985, The Market Gardens of Barnes and Mortlake, written by Maisie Brown, founder member and past chairman of the society, lifted the veil on […]
This history of Barnes, Mortlake and East Sheen tells the story of the three villages from prehistoric times to the present day with the aid of numerous illustrations. Published by Historical Publications Ltd in 1997. 144pp. This book is out of print but is available in Richmond local libraries. […]
The Wigan Hall was an important social centre for the people of Mortlake for several decades. The original paper, which described the Hall’s history, has been out of print for many years. The Society has decided to reissue it (with the addition of illustrations) so that the extensive research undertaken by Fred Mattingley is available […]
This is the text of a talk that Mary Grimwade gave to the Society in October 1988 recalling her memories of the shops in Barnes, the shopkeepers and the role that shopping played in the life of Barnes village. 24pp. Price including package and UK postage: £5.00 To purchase this book please contact publications@barnes-history.org.uk or […]
This collection of some of the most interesting and enduring articles, written by Raymond Gill for the Barnes and Mortlake History Society newsletter between 1959 and 1998, was published to celebrate the centenary of Raymond’s birth on 15 February 1912. 32pp. Price including package and UK postage: £5.00 To purchase this book please contact publications@barnes-history.org.uk […]
This new paper tells the story of West Road, Mortlake from the planning stage to its demolition in the early 1970s, drawing on Census returns, newspaper articles, architects’ plans and the memories of people who lived in the road. 27pp. Price including package and UK postage: £5.00 To purchase this book please contact publications@barnes-history.org.uk or […]
A collection of five articles recounting historic murders connected with Barnes and Mortlake 24pp. Price including package and UK postage: £5.00 To purchase this book please contact publications@barnes-history.org.uk or send a cheque payable to “Barnes and Mortlake History Society” to: BMHS 25 Thornton Road London SW14 8NS […]
An account of the lives of local people in the late seventeenth century, drawing on hearth and poll tax returns, and parish registers. 24pp. Price including package and UK postage: £5.00 To purchase this book please contact publications@barnes-history.org.uk or send a cheque payable to “Barnes and Mortlake History Society” to: BMHS 25 Thornton Road London […]
An account of life in the Barnes workhouse from 1758 until its closure in 1836. 28pp. Price including package and UK postage: £5.00 To purchase this book please contact publications@barnes-history.org.uk or send a cheque payable to “Barnes and Mortlake History Society” to: BMHS 25 Thornton Road London SW14 8NS […]
This paper tells the story of a school, situated in South Worple Way, which was founded in 1842 for the children of Mortlake’s protestant dissenters. It traces the history of the site and the adjoining Protestant Dissenters Burial Ground. 40pp. Price including package and UK postage: £5.00 To purchase this book please contact publications@barnes-history.org.uk or […]
