Key Words :- fire station

Address :- The Square, Richmond, London, Greater London
Grid Ref :- TQ 18014 74961
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.46133 , Long -0.302645
Local Authority :- Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Surrey
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1262090,
Site Dates :- 1870 - 1932

Description and History of Site:-
Built 1870, when the Richmond Volunteer Fire Brigade was formed. The portion to the left of the clock tower is later; it was at first the town's mortuary and subsequently enlarged as an extension to the fire station itself. Closed 1932.

Now the Clock Tower Boutique and a public convenience.

Note the carved stone heads of firemen above the former doorways.

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