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History of Ridgeways Wharf

I found, by chance,  this very good history of Brentford's Ridgeways Wharf (click on link):http://debra.truth.posiweb.net/liabletoflooding/assets/history.pdf

Duncan Walker ● 6610d11 Comments

Correction - This excellent article was written by Nigel. Alistair Lambert, the sculptor at Sulzer Studios,Catherine Wheel Road, Brentford,just confirmed that.

Duncan Walker ● 6607d

Sarah,if it was the minutes of the Isleworth and Brentford Monitoring Meeting held on the 17th May you were looking for then here is the link.http://213.210.33.3/ieListDocuments.asp?CId=215&MId=3567&J=3RegardsPaul

Paul Fisher ● 6609d

Talking about History of  …  … Another loophole seemingly, is to allow vandalism by neglect – something we have often commented on in Brentford.  Then people get drawn into the have to do something else as the building has been so badly neglected.  Surely the owner is responsible for that and not the long suffering community?  I have been waiting for the minutes of the Brentford and Isleworth monitoring meeting to appear on the web site and looked up another committee to find something interesting.Heston and Cranford Area Committee (Planning) Meeting held 7th June 2007.http://213.210.33.3/ieListDocuments.asp?CId=234&MId=3772&Ver=4&J=7Item 4 talks about ‘The Hermitage’ but gives no address which limits any further checking of the information and there is no e-mail address for the clerk to the committee to clarify the address.There is a cry for help from the local community represented by a Miss Bull as this building is a Grade 11 listed building seemingly under threat of being knocked to the ground possibly because vandalism by neglect?  From a report made possibly by Council officials “Members noted the content, which outlined the poor physical state of the building which is a health and safety concern for locals.”  I wonder why the poor state of the building should be a planning concern?  There appears to be money to develop it, but not to maintain it?“Miss Bull's letter called upon Councillors to 'not' make a binding decision concerning the future of the Hermitage at any single meeting of the Heston and Cranford Area Committee planning.”I would call upon the thinkers of the planning process to discuss why a listed building (of interest of the heritage to the Borough and to all Councillors) is being decided upon by a local committee anyway!Anyone know where this property is?  Any local history attached to it?

Sarah Felstead ● 6609d

A very good read - and the picture you penned Duncan of Nigel on his Aqua bike brings an instant smile!Talking about History of  …  … Another loophole (not in this case as the house looks very well maintained) is to allow vandalism by neglect – something we have often commented on in Brentford.  Then people get drawn into the have to do something else as the building has been so badly neglected.  Surely the owner is responsible for that and not the long suffering community?  I have been waiting for the minutes of the Brentford and Isleworth monitoring meeting to appear on the web site and looked up another committee to find something interesting.Heston and Cranford Area Committee (Planning) Meeting held 7th June 2007.http://213.210.33.3/ieListDocuments.asp?CId=234&MId=3772&Ver=4&J=7Item 4 talks about ‘The Hermitage’ but gives no address which limits any further checking of the information and there is no e-mail address for the clerk to the committee to clarify the address.There is a cry for help from the local community represented by a Miss Bull as this building is a Grade 11 listed building seemingly under threat of being knocked to the ground possibly because vandalism by neglect?  From a report made possibly by Council officials “Members noted the content, which outlined the poor physical state of the building which is a health and safety concern for locals.”  I wonder why the poor state of the building should be a planning concern?  There appears to be money to develop it, but not to maintain it?“Miss Bull's letter called upon Councillors to 'not' make a binding decision concerning the future of the Hermitage at any single meeting of the Heston and Cranford Area Committee planning.”I would call upon the thinkers of the planning process to discuss why a listed building (of interest of the heritage to the Borough and to all Councillors) is being decided upon by a local committee anyway!Anyone know where this property is?  Any local history attached to it?

Sarah Felstead ● 6609d

I agree Jim, it is a fine piece of research, clearly illustrating that Ridgeways Wharf was historically the heart of Brentford and should be carefully preserved in the new development. It was here where Samuel Pepys could have hailed his water taxi in to London.I met Nigel Moore at the Brentford High Street Community Feedback session at the Waterman's, and asked him if he had penned the article. He said not. It is from the web site for the 'Liability to Flooding' exhibititon of sculpture on at The Sulzer Building, opposite the Brewery Tap pub, last day today 21/6/07.http://debra.truth.posiweb.net/liabletoflooding/index.htmlCome on Jim don't be too precious, we can't be worn down by any misplaced criticism.Here's something to cheer you up - As Nigel was hilariously relating his attempts at mastering the riding of his Aqua-bike on the canal, I had this idea that Nigel would make an excellent manager of Brentford Waterways, marketing its facilities to all visitors, residents and businesses. He could have a hat like Captain Birdseye?

Duncan Walker ● 6609d

Yes come back on soon Jim and I can tell you about a copy of an 1884 Ordnance Survey Map of Isleworth I bought on Ebay the other day which you are welcome to borrow?

Paul Fisher ● 6609d

Jim,I find if I get 'severe criticism' I too want to climb into a hole (or trench) to lick my wounds.When I was nearly shot down the other night about the'Far Eastern' crack, it came between me and my sleep for several hours.Keep your chin up, Jim. You know we all luv yah!

Ann S. Allridge ● 6609d

We'll stick around 'til you get back Jim!

Audrey Walton ● 6610d

The Flag is still Flying on the web sites we Visit Jim,We survived the second world war as kids, and are still going Strong.

Hugh Telford ● 6610d

Come back real soon Jim

Gareth Evans ● 6610d

Thanks for that fine posting Duncan.Very apt timing!Regards to Nigel and friends.(I'm on self-inflicted suspension at the moment having been severely reprimanded by the Legal Team at Neighbournet for my posting at the weekend. I had  responsed "malaciously" it is claimed to an SA linked shocking posting (perhaps in someone elses name)...and to which I took offence. It is also claimed that I was doubting the integrity and professionalism of the the senior moderator!!  So,it's goodbye from me for 7 days! until I recover!)  Nonetheless I wanted to respond to your fine Ridgeway's posting.

Jim Lawes ● 6610d

I can't get link to work, so just cut and paste the webpage address into your webpage address field.

Duncan Walker ● 6610d