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A light-colored plaque on a brick wall commemorating the construction of the first electric telegraph by Sir Francis Ronalds in 1816.

📍 Local News

The Telegraph That London Forgot: How a Hammersmith Inventor Created the First Electric Telegraph in 1816

Barrington Kirkham26 June 2026

An aerial black and white shot of Salzburg, Austria, with the Salzach river winding through the city and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.

📍 Local News

Research Brief - History of Epsom Salts Discovery in Epsom, England

Barrington Kirkham26 June 2026

A grand, red brick building with white architectural details, tall windows, and multiple chimneys, viewed from across a road with parked cars and a large bare tree.

🎨 Arts & Culture

How Gustav Holst Composed The Planets in a Hammersmith Schoolroom

Barrington Kirkham10 June 2026

A couple lies together on the deck of a small white boat, floating on clear blue-green water.

🏛️ History

The Ghost That Changed British Law: The Hammersmith Ghost Murder of 1804

Barrington Kirkham10 June 2026

A long suspension bridge with illuminated streetlights stretches across a wide river at dusk, with its golden lights reflecting on the water.

Hammersmith Bridge Remains Closed to Vehicles After Six Years of Repairs

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026

A botanical illustration shows several vibrant red fuchsia flowers with green leaves on a light background, detailing Fuchsia Globosa and Fuchsia Gracilis.

🌱 Environment

The Plant Hunters of Hammersmith: How Two Scottish Nurserymen Changed British Gardens Forever

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026

A long, winding dirt path bordered by dense trees and bushes leads towards a large, green suspension bridge crossing a river under a cloudy sky.

Hammersmith Bridge: What Residents Need to Know About the Crossing That Changed Local Life

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026

Several small boats are moored on a muddy riverbank next to a row of historical buildings, with a distant cityscape visible under an overcast sky.

Welcome to Hammersmith Magazine: Your Guide to West London's Riverside Jewel

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026