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Barnes, Surrey

Barnes is a suburban town in Surrey, on the River Thames. St Mary's Church dates from the 12th century. Barnes was a large village at the start of the 19th century, during which it saw substantial development. From 1894-1965, for local government purposes, the ancient parish of Barnes was the basis of Barnes urban district (a municipal borough from 1932). The Terrace is a riverside road lined with Georgian mansions. Milbourne House was home to the novelist Henry Fielding in about 1750. Barnes is within the council area of Richmond upon Thames.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Surrey
Lat, Long: 51.473236,-0.24744
Grid Reference: TQ 2181 7637
Council Area: Richmond upon Thames CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA

GBPN ID: 2467
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Barnes,_Surrey_2467

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