The Battle of Turnham Green—13th November 1642. The royalists attemted to bring the conflict to a quick end by capturing London, Their advance was halted at Turnham Green when their army, under the command of the Earl of Forth and Prince Rupert, was blocked by the much larger parliamentarian force commanded by its Lord General, the Earl of Essex. King Charles 1 was also present at the battle.
In later times Central Chiswick was the home of the Sandersons wallpaper factory, the official headquarters of the British Legion Club and the Army & Navy Stores which was used in the 1880’s as a militia barracks. Marks & Spencer first opened a ‘Penny Bazaar on the High Road in November 1920.
It is well known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere and boasts over sixty Brasseries & Restaurants, Chiswick High Road offers many household names in retailing including Waitrose, M&S and Sainsbury’s combined with a great selection of bespoke local retailers' and historic public houses.
Central Chiswick is located just North of the A4/M4. South of the Undergound railway lines. West of Chiswick Lane and to the East of Gunnersbury.
