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