The ACE (Automatic Computing Engine) was one of the early predecessors to modern computers and was born out of development by the big brains at the NPL that included Alan Turing. The history of this pioneering device that has helped to transform the world is detailed in this recent BBC article. The Pilot Ace’s first…
Colombo House (on the corner of Ferry Road and Kingston Road) has completed a substantial refurbishment despite having to battle with its building company going into administration. The building was originally a residential care home for children with learning disabilities and more recently a respite care home but closed almost ten years ago. It’s current…
Protests to Network Rail continue about the new fences at Teddington Station but Richard Glanville (Community Relations) has written to the Teddington Society to explain the reasons for the fences which they still have no intention of changing: “Whilst I appreciate that the residents were hoping to retain the old fence, safety must remain Network…
The Kings Head/l’Auberge is currently closed. Another high-street refurbish, slight extension and re-launch is under-way and from the looks of the submitted plans the ‘Auberge’ name will be dropped when the business re-opens as simply ‘Kings Head Pub Brasserie” [Update] see here for info SpaNails is now open for business in the place of Caroline…
Teddington have won the RFU Vase title by beating Bramley Phoenix RFC 43-21 and are now national champions! Although Yorkshire’s Bramley team were considered the underdogs, they ended another teams unbeaten record in the semi-finals and nothing is certain in this game especially with the added boost of playing on the hallowed turf at the…
On Sunday, Prince Michael of Kent arrived at Teddington Lock on one of the original boats involved in the Dunkirk evacuations – the Bluebird – to unveil the memorial which pays tribute to those involved in the evacuation 70 years ago. John Tough (grandson of Douglas) first read a speech explaining how the memorial is…
This month, teddingtontown.co.uk celebrates it’s first anniversary! 236 articles over 24 pages, it’s hard to believe it’s been going this long already. This might be an apt time to ask for any feedback or comments, its content and the direction it is headed. Is there anything you feel is missing from the site, anything you…
Strong community spirit has transformed a much unloved former school playground tucked away in South Teddington into a green space that all can now enjoy. Resident Jane Harnden explains in this short piece how School House Lane Orchard was handed over to the Council when the school closed but became dilapidated over the years. In…
This years Chestnut Sunday is upon us and just like last year the weather isn’t starting the day looking too fantastic but don’t fret – rain isn’t forecast and it’s likely to brighten up throughout the day. The fair has been in place all weekend and was joined by some overnight visitors in the form…
There are some very promising signs on the high street this week – one empty shop space (Escape) is under offer, another (next to the vacant Subway shop) is currently having air-conditioning installed for its new owners. Ambience was previously reported to be closing but we are now happy to report will remain open (the…
