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Only a few tickets left! Join Andrew George, author of The Gardens and People of Twickenham Park, for a fascinating walk through Twickenham and St Margaret’s. The walk will include access to hidden gardens and spaces not normally open to the public. You will also visit Duck’s Walk, a remarkable setting for leisure, music, and a touch of Beatles history. |
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Saturday 6 June
10.30am – 12.30pm
Meeting location: Community noticeboard, Richmond Road, East Twickenham
Tickets £7 - booking required |
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Explore Richmond borough on foot |  |
Step into the borough’s past with experienced Heritage Guides on this local history walk. From royal connections and riverside views to poets, palaces and historic landmarks, each walk offers a different perspective on Richmond’s rich heritage. |
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Historic Richmond
Sunday 7 June 2.00pm – 4.00pm Meet: Richmond train station
Kew walk
Sunday 14 June 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Meet: St Anne’s Church
Twickenham Riverside Sunday 21 June 11.00am – 1.00pm
Meet: St Mary’s Church
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Step into the borough’s past with experienced Heritage Guides on this local history walk. From royal connections and riverside views to poets, palaces and historic landmarks, each walk offers a different perspective on Richmond’s rich heritage.
Tickets £5, cash only. No booking required
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Drawing Richmond: An Art Workshop |  |
Only a few tickets left! Join author and illustrator, Charles Leon, in a sketching workshop, suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists.
The creator of the Sketch Journal series will guide you on a two-hour exploration with tips on perspective and noticing the small. Paper, fine liners, and pencils will be provided. |
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A beginner’s guide to family history |  |
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 two hundred years, we will demonstrate how you can use our resources to put the pieces of the jigsaw together. |
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The rise and fall of Richmond Palace |  |
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 there was like from its 1497 beginnings to its 1651 end. |
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Indian Connections at Hampton Court Palace |  |
Discover stories of Hampton Court inhabitants with close links to the British Raj. Hampton Court Palace was closely linked to Britain’s growing influence in colonial India. The stories of those who lived there, after it ceased to be a royal residence, reveal how global events shaped life at the palace. Discover how its ties to India endured long after the fall of the empire. |
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Voices of Richmond upon Thames celebration |  |
Come along to celebrate our project, which asks people who have moved to the UK to create photos of their daily lives and give them to the Local Studies Library and Archive. These photos will be saved for future generations so they can look back and learn about the people of Richmond upon Thames in 2025/26.
This evening event will offer refreshments and entertainment. Free event - no booking required. |
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Are you OK? An intimate chamber theatre performance |  |
Are you OK? is a chamber play built around real-time text messages between a Ukrainian soldier at the front and his wife, a schoolteacher in Kyiv, interwoven with contemporary Ukrainian poetry and live clarinet music. This event offers an intimate human story of resilience, faith, and endurance shaped by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
In association with Ukrainian Social Club, Richmond and Hounslow. |
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Digital Drop-ins tour |  |
If you’d like quickfire assistance using your tablet or mobile phone, bring it along to one of our roving drop-in sessions. Our friendly staff will be on hand to give you tips so that you can get the most out of your device. Please be aware that when we're busy, advice may be limited to 10 minutes per person to make sure everyone gets support. |
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If you’d like quickfire assistance using your tablet or mobile phone, bring it along to one of our roving drop-in sessions. Our friendly staff will be on hand to give you tips so that you can get the most out of your device. Please be aware that when we're busy, advice may be limited to 10 minutes per person to make sure everyone gets support.
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Coming soon... Read to the beat |  |
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is Read to the Beat! This exciting new theme encourages children aged 4-11 to explore the link between stories and songs, showing how reading and music can spark imagination and creativity!
For every library book read or challenge completed, children earn a sticker. When they have six stickers in total, children will receive a medal and certificate at the library. |
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This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is Read to the Beat! This exciting new theme encourages children aged 4-11 to explore the link between stories and songs, showing how reading and music can spark imagination and creativity!
For every library book read or challenge completed, children earn a sticker. When they have six stickers in total, children will receive a medal and certificate at the library. |
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National Theatre Collection 3
| We are delighted to introduce the latest addition to our digital resources, the National Theatre Collection 3, available via Drama Online.
This exciting collection features twenty recorded performances, spanning a wide range of theatre - from Greek tragedy and medieval morality plays, to Shakespeare and contemporary works exploring the lives of Generation Z.
The collection is fully digital and can be accessed on designated library computers at www.richmond.gov.uk/online_information_library
Please note that it is not available via the library Wi‑Fi network or for remote access.
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Pride 2026
| This June, Richmond Libraries is celebrating Pride month with vibrant book displays showcasing a wide range of LGBTQ+ voices, stories and experiences.
From contemporary fiction and powerful memoirs to romance, fantasy and thought-provoking non-fiction, our displays highlight both new titles and much-loved classics, perfect for anyone looking to discover something inspiring, moving or enjoyable to read. |
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