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This South West London area supposedly takes its name after the rooks that live here. Putney Roehampton became a desirable living place after the building of the Putney Bridge in the 18th century. Roehampton House is one of the first large houses built here. It’s a grade I listed construction that dates from 1710. Architect Thomas Archer built the house for merchant Thomas Cary. John Pearse who was Governor of the Bank of England lived here in 1812. The building housed Queen Mary’s Hospital from 1915 to 1938. Parkstead House is another notable building. It dates from 1750 and it’s also a Grade I listed building.
Mount Clare is a grade I listed construction in the SW15 area. It was built in 1772 by architect Sir Robert Taylor for politician George Clive. Famous landscaper Lancelot “Capability” Brown designed the gardens. Notable residents include chemist Charles Hatchett and Admiral Sir Charles Ogle. Grove House is a grade II listed building from 1777. St Joseph Church in Putney Roehampton was established in 1869. Architect Frederick Walters designed it. Whitelands College was established in 1841 and it is one of four colleges of the University of Roehampton. The college has two festivals that take place every year. St Ursula’s Day honors patron Saint Ursula. May Day celebrates spring.
King’s Head is a grade II listed pub that dates from the 17th century. Montague Arms is another 17th-century grade II listed building. It used to be a pub but it closed in 2006. Actress Emily Blunt attended Ibstock Place School. Other notable alumni include author Daisy Dunn, novelist Irish Murdoch, singer Beatie Wolfe, and musician Jesse Wood. Writer Douglas Adams who wrote The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, cellist Steven Isserlis, racing driver Peter Westbury, actor Jack Hawkins, and footballer Ryan Sessegnon are other notable Putney Roehampton residents.