Chiswick is known today for its charming riverside, and the attractive pubs that line its banks. A popular retreat for wealthy Londoners since the 16th century, Chiswick has seen its share of illustrious residents, including Hogarth, Alexander Pope and W.B. Yeats. During the 19th century Chiswick was home to many thriving industries, and linoleum and Cherry Blossom Boot Polish both originated here. Chiswick also saw the planting of the Royal Horticultural Society’s early experimental gardens, and the building of Bedford Park, the prototype for the garden suburb. This very readable book, arranged alphabetically for easy reference and pleasingly illustrated, charts Chiswick’s history in an entertaining and informative fashion.
'a glorious goldmine of facts and anecdotes... guaranteed to prove utterly addictive' West Side Magazine
'both an enjoyable read and a quick reference guide' Brentford & Chiswick Times
'Besides its exhaustive details about this area of London, The Chiswick Book is a delight for its unexpected sidelights.' London Topographical Society Newsletter, Number 60, May 2005
245 x 185mm (softcover with 180 illustrations) 136 pages
Published 2004
