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 2026, 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.

Ongoing Events

Design and build a Lego community

Address

Twickenham Library, Garfield Road, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, TW1 3JT

Telephone

0208 7343395

libraries@richmond.gov.uk

Twickenham

Dates

From:: 29 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00

Redesign Richmond upon Thames this half term.

Do you think Richmond should have a theme park, a zoo or even a space shuttle? This half term we are inviting all budding architects, archivists and, most importantly, fans of Lego, to join us in…

A beginner's guide to family history

Address

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

Telephone

020 8734 3328

evie.loyoneill@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Richmond

Dates

From:: 10 June 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00

Finding the past in the most unexpected places.

Learn how to follow clues to discover information in unexpected places. Using the example of the Etherington family, who have lived in the area for over 200 years, we will demonstrate how you can use…

The Rise and Fall of Richmond Palace

Address

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

Telephone

020 8734 3328

evie.loyoneill@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Richmond

Dates

From:: 16 June 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30

A visual presentation.

Join us for a dynamic talk with Mark Lucas. Lost over 370 years ago, Richmond Palace once shaped the identity of the place we cherish today. Bringing the past alive, Lucas uncovers Richmond Palace's past and reveals what life…

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Know Your Place Heritage Festival

Delve deeper into the fascinating history of this beautiful and influential London borough!

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