- published: 07 Mar 2013
- views: 265479
Coordinates: 51°26′55″N 0°20′13″W / 51.4486°N 0.3369°W / 51.4486; -0.3369
Twickenham is a large suburban town 10 miles (16 km) southwest of central London. It is the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and one of the locally important district centres identified in the London Plan. As part of the suburban growth of London in the twentieth century, the town expanded and increased in population, becoming established as the Municipal Borough of Twickenham in 1926; it has formed part of Greater London since 1965.
Excavations have revealed settlements in the area dating from the Early Neolithic, possibly Mesolithic periods. Occupation seems to have continued through the Bronze Age, the Iron Age and the Roman occupation. The area was first mentioned (as 'Tuican hom' and 'Tuiccanham') in a charter of 13 June 704 AD to cede the area to Waldhere, Bishop of London, 'for the salvation of our souls'. The charter is signed with 12 crosses. The signatories included Swaefred of Essex, Cenred of Mercia and Earl Paeogthath.
Twickenham Timelapsed
England players' loudest Twickenham experiences: Part 1
Car Rugby at Twickenham (First Half) - Top Gear - Series 19 - BBC
Driving Through Twickenham
Tunnel Cam: Inside the Twickenham tunnel at England vs Wales
Cab Ride: Twickenham to London Waterloo
80's Scandals - Erika Roe streaks at Twickenham
Virtual Venue Visit: Twickenham Stadium Video Tour
Swing low, Sweet Chariot - Twickenham - England v. France 2011
Twickenham Stadium
INCREDIBLE tries from record breaking London Sevens at Twickenham!
Twickenham to Teddington by trolleybus.
Jump Twickenham Stadium | BASEJUMP | Jamie Flynn and Darren Strafford
London streets (343.) - Twickenham (TW1) - Ascot (SL5)