- Royal Celebrations
Local celebrations to mark Royal events were common in the 19th and 20th centuries, - Other Celebrations
There were plenty of reasons to celebrate other local events, - Bushy Park, a Victorian Playground
Opened to the public by Queen Victoria, Bushy Park has become a place of recreation for local people, - Visitor Attractions
Hampton Court Palace has been an attraction since 1838, Marble Hill House was opened in the 20th century, - Sports and Pastimes
Cricket, swimming and field sports have always been popular, - Outings
Outings were popular with people who worked long hours, - Messing about in boats
The Thames supported boatbuilding and other watercrafts, - Houseboats and Regattas
Houseboats were numerous in Hampton and regattas provided entertainment, - Eating and drinking
The number of public houses increased after the 1830 Beer House Act, - Cinemas and Theatres
Cinemas flourished and films were made in Twickenham Teddington, - "Professor Cockles" and other river-based activities
Professor Cockles - a amateur diver who entertained at Twickenham Embankment,