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Lichfield Gardens, TW9

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Place Name James Cornwallis, 4th Earl Cornwallis (February 25, 1743 – January 20, 1824) was Bishop of Lichfield between 1781…

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Lewis Road, TW10

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Place Name Named after John Lewis (1713 – 1792) Richmond brewer and local hero who ensured access for the public…

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Lenton Rise, TW9

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Place Name Remarkably, given the fact this street was only named in 1972 the reason behind the name has already…

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Lawn Crescent, TW9

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Place Name Literal, this crescent shaped road surrounds a small park. Originally used as a market garden before the area…

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Larkfield Road, TW9

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Place Name Laid out over part of the Selwyn family’s Richmond estate which they owned from 1720, when Major Charles…

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Lancaster Cottages, TW10

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Place Name Takes its name from Lancaster House, which was nearby, but actually built on the former grounds of Elleker…

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Kings Road, TW10

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Place Name Unlike King Street this is not named after a specific monarch. It was laid out as a sister…

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King George Square, TW10

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Place Name King George III (June 4, 1738 – January 29, 1820) is, of course, known to history as the mad…

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George Street, W1U

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Place Name King George III (June 4, 1738 – January 29, 1820) is, of course, known to history as the mad…

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Kent Road, TW9

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Place Name A somewhat late recognition of Prince Edward (November 2, 1767 – January 23, 1820), Duke of Kent and Strathearn,…

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