Residential areas of interest
Chiswick has several residential areas that are of historical, architectural and aesthetic interest.
Here are five of them: three along the river, and two ‘inland’.
All well worth a visit, even if you don’t have an interest in their history.
Bedford Park
One of the two inland areas, just north of Turnham Green tube station. A very tranquil conservation area, and the creation of Jonathan Thomas Carr (1845-1915). Considered the model for garden cities. Many large houses in British Queen Anne Revival style by Norman Shaw and other leading Victorian era architects.
To maintain the historical and aesthetic integrity of the area, developments are highly regulated. For example, street lights have to be of a traditional design and in the main, fences have to be white picket fences.
Chiswick Mall and Church Street
It runs from Hogarth Roundabout down Church Street to Chiswick Mall, alongside the river, to Hammersmith Terrace. You will find beautiful views of the river, the tomb of William Hogarth, spectacular houses and a couple of distinctive cafés.
Hammersmith Terrace and Upper Mall
On the borders of Chiswick and Hammersmith, and an extension of Chiswick Mall. Very Chiswick in character. Period architecture, riverside pubs, historic buildings, blue plaques.
St Peters Square
Inland again, and an unexpected, classical Square, on the borders of Chiswick and Hammersmith, just off Chiswick High Road. Particularly notable in recent times as the home of Island Records, until its sale took it elsewhere. There is a blue plaque to recognise its significance on the Square.
Strand on the Green
A picturesque medieval village on the river, with beautiful riverside walks. Listed buildings and riverside pubs.
