Every street, riverside path and hidden corner has a story.

Discover Richmond exists to uncover the stories that make Richmond upon Thames one of London’s most fascinating places. Some are well documented, others have faded into local memory, and many are hiding in plain sight.

This is not an encyclopaedia or an academic history project. Instead, Discover Richmond brings together history, local legend, architecture, landscapes and everyday observations to tell the stories behind the places people walk past every day.

The aim is simple: to help people see Richmond differently.

From forgotten gardens and riverside memorials to historic buildings, curious traditions and overlooked details, each article is carefully researched using reputable sources before being shaped into accessible, engaging stories. Where history is uncertain or different versions exist, those uncertainties are part of the story too.

Alongside written features, Discover Richmond celebrates the borough through photography, short films and walking routes, capturing not only what makes the area historically significant but also why it continues to inspire residents and visitors alike.

Whether you’ve lived in Richmond for decades, are discovering it for the first time, or simply enjoy London’s rich heritage, Discover Richmond invites you to slow down, look a little closer and uncover the stories waiting around the next corner.

Because every place has a history.

But the most memorable places have stories.