Spring Grove, London facts for kids
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 Spring Grove House in 1988 |
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| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ISLEWORTH |
| Postcode district | TW7 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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Spring Grove is a district in the north-west part of Isleworth. Isleworth is a town located in the London Borough of Hounslow in London, England. Spring Grove is generally found east of Lampton and north of Woodlands. It lies west of the railway line that goes from Barnes to Feltham. To its south is the district of Osterley. In the 1700s, natural spring water from this area was used for farming and gardening.
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Famous Buildings in Spring Grove
The heart of Spring Grove is Spring Grove House. This historic house was once the home of Sir Joseph Banks. He was a famous botanist and explorer. Today, Spring Grove House is part of West Thames College.
In the 1850s and 1860s, people imagined Spring Grove as a grand area. They planned to build large Victorian homes in an Italian style. These homes were designed by an architect named John Taylor. Other interesting buildings include a former college. This college was designed by John Norton and P. E. Massey. You can also find many semi-detached houses here. These houses show the style of the Arts and Crafts movement.
The Isleworth Crown Court is also located in Spring Grove. This building was once a special home for people with disabilities. It was made larger in the 1990s to become the court it is today.
How Spring Grove Developed
For many years, Spring Grove has grown into a place for families to live. At first, large Georgian houses were built. These houses had big plots of land around them. When the railway came, more homes were built. The local train station, Isleworth railway station, was even called 'Spring Grove & Isleworth' for a time.
In the 1900s, even more houses were built. As the 2000s began, some of the very large old houses were replaced. New, modern buildings of different types were constructed.
Learning in Spring Grove
Over the last century, Spring Grove has become home to several large schools and colleges. These include Brunel University London and West Thames College. These places offer many learning opportunities for students.
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The original Spring Grove house, built in 1645, as it appeared in 1820
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18th century etching of Spring Grove House
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