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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.

Returning in spring 2025, 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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A Tale of Two Parishes - Know Your Place 2025

Address

East Sheen Library, 74 Sheen Lane, East Sheen, London, SW14 8LP

Telephone
020 8734 3328

evie.loyoneill@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

East Sheen

Dates

From:
22 May 2025Open 19:15 - 20:15

Join us for an engaging talk that delves into the rich history of Mortlake and Barnes. When the system of tithes was reformed, these two parishes were surveyed in great detail, resulting in invaluable historical resources. This talk will explore the…
Researching Your House - Know Your Place 2025

Address

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

Telephone
020 8734 3328

evie.loyoneill@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Whittaker Avenue, Richmond

Dates

From:
30 May 2025Open 10:00 - 11:00
From:
5 June 2025Open 10:00 - 11:00

Have you ever wondered about the people who lived in your house before you, or what your house looked like originally? Join our Local Studies team to find out in a workshop that guides you through the resources available in the Richmond upon Thames…
Richmond and the Thames - Know Your Place 2025

Address

Richmond Riverside, The Arches, Richmond, London, TW9 1EH

Telephone
020 8734 3328

evie.loyoneill@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Richmond

Dates

From:
13 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
From:
14 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
From:
15 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

Explore the history of Richmond's waterside right where it happened. At this exhibition, hosted by Richmond's boatbuilding craftsmen, you'll uncover the rich, centuries-old connection between Richmond and the Thames. Delve into the diverse history…
Thames Wherries Richmond - Know Your Place 2025

Address

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

Telephone
020 8734 3328

evie.loyoneill@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Richmond

Dates

From:
13 June 2025Open 15:00 - 16:00

Discover the history of Richmond's Riverside.
Travelling down the Thames - Know Your Place 2025

Address

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

Telephone
020 8734 3328

evie.loyoneill@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Whittaker Avenue, Richmond

Dates

From:
14 June 2025Open 10:30 - 15:00

Delve into the history of the River Thames at this arts and crafts family workshop.
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…