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The Hammersmith Heritage Collection

A growing library of articles exploring the architecture, history, and personalities that shaped W6.

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Origins
The Early History of Hammersmith
How the early history helps explain the formation of modern Hammersmith.
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Origins
From Rural Lands to W6 Suburbia
How rural evolution helps explain the formation of modern Hammersmith.
III
Origins
The Great Estates of Hammersmith
How the great estates helps explain the formation of modern Hammersmith.
IV
Origins
The Meaning Behind the Name Hammersmith
How the name helps explain the formation of modern Hammersmith.
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Origins
The Building Boom in Hammersmith
How the building boom helps explain the formation of modern Hammersmith.
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Origins
The Impact of Turnpikes on Hammersmith
How early roads helps explain the formation of modern Hammersmith.
VII
Origins
The Agricultural Past of W6
How farming history helps explain the formation of modern Hammersmith.
VIII
Origins
Victorian Speculation in Hammersmith
How building speculation helps explain the formation of modern Hammersmith.
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Origins
The Settling of W6
How the settling of the area helps explain the formation of modern Hammersmith.
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Origins
The Early Foundations of King Street
How early building helps explain the formation of modern Hammersmith.
XI
Infrastructure
The History of Hammersmith Station
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Hammersmith Station.
XII
Infrastructure
The Railway Impact on W6
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the railways in Hammersmith.
XIII
Infrastructure
The Omnibus Routes of Hammersmith
Transport networks that shaped the district around Hammersmith.
XIV
Infrastructure
The Making of King Street Infrastructure
Urban planning that shaped the district around King Street.
XV
Infrastructure
Transport Hubs and Growth in Hammersmith
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Hammersmith.
XVI
Infrastructure
The Tramways of Early Hammersmith
Transport networks that shaped the district around Hammersmith.
XVII
Infrastructure
The Evolution of Hammersmith Grove Traffic
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Hammersmith Grove.
XVIII
Infrastructure
Connectivity and W6 Property
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the local property market.
XIX
Infrastructure
The Impact of the Tube on Hammersmith
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the Underground.
XX
Infrastructure
Infrastructure and Hammersmith Architecture
Urban planning that shaped the district around Hammersmith.
XXI
Architecture
The Historic Houses of Hammersmith
A close read of the historic houses of Hammersmith and what it reveals about W6 design.
XXII
Architecture
Victorian Terrace Housing in W6
A close read of victorian terrace housing in W6 and what it reveals about W6 design.
XXIII
Architecture
Mansion Flats Design in Hammersmith
A close read of mansion flats design and what it reveals about W6 design.
XXIV
Architecture
The Red Brick Suburbs of Hammersmith
A close read of the red brick suburbs and what it reveals about W6 design.
XXV
Architecture
The Influence of Architects on Hammersmith
A close read of the architectural influence and what it reveals about W6 design.
XXVI
Architecture
The Evolution of the Hammersmith Villa
A close read of the evolution of the Hammersmith villa and what it reveals about W6 design.
XXVII
Architecture
Edwardian Facades in W6
A close read of edwardian facades and what it reveals about W6 design.
XXVIII
Architecture
The Mock-Tudor Revival in Hammersmith
A close read of the mock-tudor revival and what it reveals about W6 design.
XXIX
Architecture
The Arts and Crafts Influence in W6
A close read of the arts and crafts influence and what it reveals about W6 design.
XXX
Architecture
Public Building Architecture in Hammersmith
A close read of public building architecture and what it reveals about W6 design.
XXXI
Street
King Street History
A street-level look at King Street history and the making of Hammersmith's atmosphere.
XXXII
Street
Hammersmith Grove History
A street-level look at Hammersmith Grove history and the making of Hammersmith's atmosphere.
XXXIII
Street
The Charm of Hammersmith Avenues
A street-level look at avenues and the making of Hammersmith's atmosphere.
XXXIV
Street
The Making of W6 Streets
A street-level look at W6 streets and the making of Hammersmith's atmosphere.
XXXV
Street
The Character of Hammersmith Mews
A street-level look at mews and the making of Hammersmith's atmosphere.
XXXVI
Street
Exploring the Core of Hammersmith
A street-level look at the core of the area and the making of Hammersmith's atmosphere.
XXXVII
Street
Residential Life on King Street
A street-level look at residential life on King Street and the making of Hammersmith's atmosphere.
XXXVIII
Street
The Evolution of W6 Terraces
A street-level look at terraces and the making of Hammersmith's atmosphere.
XXXIX
Street
The Story of Hammersmith Gardens
A street-level look at the gardens and the making of Hammersmith's atmosphere.
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Street
The Atmosphere of Hammersmith Roads
A street-level look at roads and the making of Hammersmith's atmosphere.
XLI
Institution
The History of The Apollo
Why The Apollo mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLII
Institution
The Local Libraries of Hammersmith
Why local libraries mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIII
Institution
Community Centers of W6
Why community centers mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIV
Institution
The Growth of Hammersmith Schools
Why schools of W6 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLV
Institution
The Historic Pubs of Hammersmith
Why the historic pubs of W6 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVI
Institution
The Churches of Hammersmith
Why churches mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVII
Institution
The Fire Stations of W6
Why fire stations mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVIII
Institution
The Development of Hammersmith Hospitals
Why hospitals mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIX
Institution
The Post Offices of Early Hammersmith
Why post offices mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Cultural Venues of Hammersmith
Why cultural venues mattered to local life and wider London culture.
LI
Culture
Famous Residents of Hammersmith
Famous residents of Hammersmith and the creative life that gave W6 a larger public meaning.
LII
Culture
The Literary Life of W6
The literary life of W6 and the creative life that gave W6 a larger public meaning.
LIII
Culture
The Artistic Legacy of Hammersmith
The artistic legacy of Hammersmith and the creative life that gave W6 a larger public meaning.
LIV
Culture
Cultural Diversity in Modern Hammersmith
Cultural diversity in modern W6 and the creative life that gave W6 a larger public meaning.
LV
Culture
The Theatrical History of Hammersmith
The theatrical history of Hammersmith and the creative life that gave W6 a larger public meaning.
LVI
Culture
Musical Heritage in W6
Musical heritage in W6 and the creative life that gave W6 a larger public meaning.
LVII
Culture
Post-War Demographics in Hammersmith
Post-war demographics in Hammersmith and the creative life that gave W6 a larger public meaning.
LVIII
Culture
The Cafe Culture of King Street
The cafe culture of King Street and the creative life that gave W6 a larger public meaning.
LIX
Culture
How Hammersmith Found Its Voice
How Hammersmith found its voice and the creative life that gave W6 a larger public meaning.
LX
Culture
Broadcasting and Media in Hammersmith
Broadcasting and media in Hammersmith and the creative life that gave W6 a larger public meaning.
LXI
Domestic
Adapting the Hammersmith Home
How adapting the Hammersmith home connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXII
Domestic
Victorian Terraces and Modern Living in W6
How victorian terraces connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIII
Domestic
The Servants' Quarters of Hammersmith
How the servants' quarters connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIV
Domestic
Rear Extensions in W6
How rear extensions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXV
Domestic
Converting Lofts in Hammersmith
How loft conversions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVI
Domestic
Kitchens in Edwardian Flats in W6
How kitchens connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVII
Domestic
Bathrooms and Heating in Hammersmith Homes
How bathrooms connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVIII
Domestic
The Flow of the W6 House
How the flow of the house connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIX
Domestic
Restoring Original Features in Hammersmith
How restoring original features connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXX
Domestic
Open Plan Living in W6 Blocks
How open plan living connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXXI
Planning
Hammersmith Conservation Areas Explained
What Hammersmith conservation areas means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXII
Planning
Planning Rules for Hammersmith Facades
What planning rules for facades means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIII
Planning
Listed Buildings in W6
What listed buildings in W6 means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIV
Planning
Basement Extensions in Hammersmith
What basement extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXV
Planning
Rear Extensions and Setbacks in Hammersmith
What rear extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVI
Planning
Protecting the W6 Heritage
What protecting heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVII
Planning
Trees and Boundaries in W6 Planning
What trees and boundaries means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVIII
Planning
Roof Developments and Conservation in Hammersmith
What roof developments means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIX
Planning
Licences to Alter in W6 Flats
What licences to alter means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXX
Planning
Retrofit vs Heritage in Hammersmith
What retrofit vs heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXXI
Landscape
The Green Spaces of Ravenscourt Park
The physical setting around Ravenscourt Park and why it still matters.
LXXXII
Landscape
The Influence of Ravenscourt Park on Hammersmith
The physical setting around Ravenscourt Park and why it still matters.
LXXXIII
Landscape
The Planting of Street Trees in W6
The physical setting around street trees in W6 and why it still matters.
LXXXIV
Landscape
The Verges and Hedges of Hammersmith
The physical setting around verges and hedges and why it still matters.
LXXXV
Landscape
The Lost Rivers of W6
The physical setting around the lost rivers of W6 and why it still matters.
LXXXVI
Landscape
Ecology and Urban Wildlife in Hammersmith
The physical setting around ecology and urban wildlife and why it still matters.
LXXXVII
Landscape
Private Front Gardens in W6
The physical setting around private front gardens and why it still matters.
LXXXVIII
Landscape
Public Squares in Hammersmith
The physical setting around public squares and why it still matters.
LXXXIX
Landscape
The Green Character of W6
The physical setting around the green character and why it still matters.
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Landscape
How Low-Density Planning Shaped Hammersmith
The physical setting around low-density planning and why it still matters.
XCI
Guide
Why Buyers Love Hammersmith
Why buyers love Hammersmith in the wider story of Hammersmith's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCII
Guide
Hammersmith vs Neighbouring Districts
Hammersmith vs neighbouring districts in the wider story of Hammersmith's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIII
Guide
The Property Market History of W6
The property market history in the wider story of Hammersmith's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIV
Guide
Guide to Renovating a Hammersmith Flat
Guide to renovating a Hammersmith flat in the wider story of Hammersmith's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCV
Guide
Guide to Renovating a Victorian Terrace in W6
Guide to renovating a victorian terrace in the wider story of Hammersmith's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVI
Guide
Best Streets for Family Homes in Hammersmith
Best streets for family homes in the wider story of Hammersmith's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVII
Guide
The Appeal of W6 Period Features
The appeal of W6 period features in the wider story of Hammersmith's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVIII
Guide
Understanding the Hammersmith Character
Understanding the local character in the wider story of Hammersmith's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIX
Guide
The Future of Hammersmith Heritage
The future of Hammersmith heritage in the wider story of Hammersmith's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Why W6 Maintains Its Value
Why W6 maintains its value in the wider story of Hammersmith's identity, housing and long-term appeal.

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