Did you know?
The 18th century Dove Pub
has the smallest bar in England.
The 18th century Dove Pub
has the smallest bar in England.
During the 17th and 18th centuries Hammersmith was a small rural village used as a summer retreat for the gentry and city merchants. When the railway arrived in 1864, industry developed and grew. For example, breweries, motor works, water pumping, bakeries and boat-houses. A channel called The Creek allowed goods to be transported quickly from the Thames riverside to King Street.
By the late 19th century Hammersmith had become a well-established town with civic, religious and educational buildings. Large social housing estates were constructed from 1900. The construction of the Great West Road in 1920-25 separated the north-south links from King Street to the river. Bombing in 1940-1941 caused much damage and redevelopment afterwards. Hammersmith continues to redevelop with new residential and office blocks clustered around the gyratory. |
We meet at Kensington Olympia Station We introduce ourselves over coffee before we begin the walk |
On the walk we see:
... and much more! |
Did you know?
Cadby Hall, site of Lyons Teashops factory,
was the location of the first ever business
computer (LEO, Lyons Electronic Office),
developed 1949-51 to automate clerical tasks.
History notes will be given at the end.
Don't forget the vocabulary! After your walk, find the new vocabulary here ... |
Did you know?
During the 18th & 19th centuries, the area was known for market gardening. Many new plants were introduced to the UK, including roses and fuchias. |