Richmond upon Thames was the first borough to be known as the 'Queen of
the Suburbs', before Ealing or Surbiton were known by this sobriquet.
With around 100 parks and green spaces, including Kew Gardens and
Richmond Park, as well as fine examples of Tudor, Regency, Georgian and
Victorian architecture, Richmond remains a desirable place to live, with
a long and interesting history. In Richmond upon Thames Through Time,
author Paul Howard Lang hopes to show how Richmond, to a great extent,
has retained the 'Queen of the Suburbs' title. Telling the story of
Richmond and its environs through a selection of beautiful photographs
and postcards, he showcases the many changes that have taken place over
time, as well as what has remained the same. This is an essential volume
for anybody who is familiar with this attractive, historic town.