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21st Nov 2024 9:30 am

$The Chapel in the Wood, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham. Credit: Catherine Hassall/St Mary\'s University$

Local News 'Urgent' work needed to repair 18th century Twickenham chapel

An 18th century chapel in Twickenham is in need of "urgent" attention, according to a planning application submitted to Richmond Council.

St Mary's University has applied for listed building consent for a range of restoration works at The Chapel in the Wood, after a survey in September 2023 revealed a series of issues.

"At the moment the building fabric is putting the interior at risk and it needs to be urgently fixed in order to preserve the heritage asset," the application explained.

"By enhancing the appearance and longevity of the chapel, this repair work will also contribute to the preservation of the surrounding grade II* listed Strawberry Hill Park and Garden."

The planning application says once the exterior work is complete, the university will then look to restore and enhance the interior of the chapel.

If approved, works will improve cleaning and repairing the stonework, replacing guttering and downpipes, repairing the timber facias, striping the "modern, unbreathable paint" from the brickwork, and making good the façade.

"Our aim for the works proposed in the planning and listed building application is to deal with building issues that have been present at The Chapel in The Woods for many years," the application continued.

"Although the works do propose some modifications to the listed and historic fabric, in all cases, as set out within this report, they are intended to enhance and preserve the heritage asset.

"Ultimately the overall goal of these works is to ensure the chapel is protected and looking its best, so its contribution to the surrounding area and heritage setting can continue for many years to come.

"Something we think you will agree is a significant public benefit."

The Chapel in the Wood was first built in the late 18th century as part of Horace Walpole's "vision for a neo-Gothic estate".

See the full application here.

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20th Nov 2024 5:08 pm

Local News Planned roadworks taking place across Twickenham this week

Find the list of roadworks and road closures Richmond Council has lined up in around Twickenham this week.

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20th Nov 2024

Football this weekend: In-form Hanworth in FA Trophy action

By Joe Acklam

23rd Sep 2022 | Football

Hanworth host Dorchester in Southern League Premier South. Photo: Hanwell Town.

Free scoring Hanworth Villa are back in FA Trophy action as they continue their quest to make the first round proper with an away trip to Littlehampton Town. .

Rugby this weekend: Harlequins look to bounce back from derby defeat

By Joe Acklam

23rd Sep 2022 | Rugby

Ealing host Hartpury at Trailfinders Sports Club this Saturday. Photo: Ealing Trailfinders.

Harlequins will be hoping to bounce back from a derby day defeat against Saracens with a positive result at Exeter this weekend in the Gallagher Premiership. .

Hanworth Villa move level with play-off places after Tooting win

By Joe Acklam

22nd Sep 2022 | Football

Hanworth soar up the table after second straight win. Photo: sarflondondunc, Flickr

Hanworth Villa made it two wins in a row as they continue to climb up Isthmian League South Central Division with a 3-0 victory over Tooting and Mitcham. .

Narrow defeat for Harlequins

By Rory Poulter

20th Sep 2022 | Rugby

Credit: JMP/Juan Gasparini for @harlequins.

Harlequins fell to a narrow 27-30 defeat to London rivals Saracens this weekend, with Cadan Murley claiming an early brace in a hard-fought first home match.

Football this week: Hanworth look to keep the good times rolling

By Joe Acklam

20th Sep 2022 | Football

Kingstonian travel to West Sussex to face Bognor Regis this Wednesday. Photo: James Boyes.

Hanworth Villa are looking for three wins on the spin in all competitions this evening as they travel to Merton to face Tooting and Mitcham United. .

Amy Turner excited to get going as she names first team as head coach at Harlequins women

By Rory Poulter

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The new Harlequins Women Head Coach, Amy Turner, has named her first team to take to the pitch in the Allianz Cup this weekend.

Football this weekend: Hanworth Villa hoping to build on midweek win

By Joe Acklam

16th Sep 2022 | Football

Hampton and Richmond begin their FA Cup campaign. Photo: Dave Gunn Flickr.

Hanworth Villa will be hoping to follow up their surprise victory in midweek as Thatcham Town visit Rectory Meadow in the Isthmian League South Central Division.

Rugby this weekend: Harlequins host Saracens at Twickenham Stoop

By Joe Acklam

16th Sep 2022 | Rugby

London Welsh will be looking to carry on the momentum from last week’s victory as Oxford Harlequins visit Old Deer Park this Saturday. .

Bender double sends Hanworth Villa through in FA Trophy

By Joe Acklam

14th Sep 2022 | Football

Hanworth through to 2nd qualifying round after 3-0 win. Photo: Robmgt

Two late goals saw Hanworth Villa into FA Trophy second qualifying round with a resounding 3-0 away win against in-form Northwood FC.

Sport on tonight: Hampton and Richmond look to end losing run, Kingstonian, Hanwell and Hanworth also in action

By Joe Acklam

13th Sep 2022 | Football

The Rocket Hospitality Beveree Stadium. Photo: Katie Chan.

Hampton and Richmond Borough will be hoping to end a three-match losing streak as they face Chippenham Town in Vanarama National League South this evening.

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