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Hampton Wick takes the name of the manor of Hampton. “Wick” may refer to a trading hub in this area where supplies for the manor house were purchased. Signs of the Roman occupation were found here. It is believed that the Kingston Bridge was originally built in the 13th century to replace the Roman ford. Since 1951, the Bridge is a Grade II listed construction. Hampton Wick was most likely “the village at the end of the park” where a French ambassador stayed. He was here to discuss an alliance with France with Cardinal Wolsey who owned the manor. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey supposedly lived in the area while Hampton Palace Court was built at the beginning of the 16th century.

In the 17th century, Thomas Burdett gave £50 that would be spent on wood and coal for the poor people living in this KT1 area. In the 18th century, writer Richard Steele lived in Hampton Wick in a house which he called The Hovel. He mentions his place of residence in the fourth volume of The Tatler dedicated to poet Charles Montagu. Architect Edward Lapidge was born in this South West London village. He designed the 1831 St John’s Hampton Wick church. Lapidge also designed the Kingston Bridge. Hampton Wick railway station was originally opened in 1863. In 1969, it was rebuilt. Jamie T’s music video Sticks ‘N’ Stones was filmed at the railway station.

The Thames Television sitcom George and Mildred takes place in Hampton Wick. The first episode of The Two Ronnies show is named after the area. The fictional The Goon Show character Hugh Jampton is named after this area. There’s also a reference to this area in the TV series The Office. Hampton Wick Royal Cricket Club was founded in 1863. The Grade II listed Hampton Wick War Memorial honors the victims of both World Wars.