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Twickenham, Middlesex

Twickenham is a suburban town in Middlesex. The historic riverside area is famous for its network of 18th-century buildings and pleasure grounds. Twickenham Stadium (1909) is the home of the Rugby Football Union. The town has three grand period mansions: York House, Marble Hill and Strawberry Hill House. From 1894-1965, for local government purposes, it formed the basis of Twickenham urban district (a municipal borough from 1926). The town is within the council area of Richmond upon Thames.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Middlesex
Lat, Long: 51.446102,-0.328794
Grid Reference: TQ 1623 7322
Council Area: Richmond upon Thames CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA

GBPN ID: 46439
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Twickenham,_Middlesex_46439

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