'...I absolutely love it! I've been longing to come across a book on East Twickenham and am pleased to discover at last your book and what a mine of information on our wonderful local area you have given us. Over the 42 years as a resident of this area I have purchased various books on the Richmond/ Twickenham and surrounding area but none have been as interesting...as your detailed description not only of the buildings, open spaces and transports but also of minutiae of the lives of residents, shopkeepers, etc who visited, lived here and had connections with this wonderful locality.'
'...this is obviously a book that will be returned to over and over again and I am sure I will have many years of pleasure reading it and talking it on my walks around the borough which I love doing. This will make my walks even more interesting and enjoyable, as I discover more about past and present residents, the buildings and history.'
'You have also brought back so many memories of my time here, reminding me of much that has disappeared, of people who have gone. I was especially touched by your mention of Malkiat Singh Ubbi, who was evidently much respected and loved by at least 1,000 people attending his funeral and many more. Thank you for including him in your book.'
'Congratulations on the super book - it is a really interesting read and you must be delighted.'
'Very happy to have received your book... It’s beautifully designed & I’m looking forward to reading it.'
'Just to add my own admiration for such a beautifully and lovingly produced book, which I am much looking forward to reading.'
'I’ve just opened the envelope... and had a flip through. It looks to contain everything I would want in a history book about the area I live in - and the design and layout are really welcoming and appealing, and tone of voice and chapter headings enticing. Can't wait to read it.'
'What a glorious surprise to see your book through the letter box. Just brilliant! It looks wonderful... I am very much looking forward to reading it.'
'...you’ve managed to pull together a mine of information just in time before a knowledgeable generation suddenly isn’t there to supply it!'
'It's great to see it in its full glory, looking really magnificent. It will be so good for East Twickenham to have the entire range of its history presented with a level of detail which keeps it both satisfying and accessible, helped by the visual presentation which is excellent. I feel sure it will prove very attractive to potential readers...'
'...your book is amazing!! I am full of admiration for you and everyone else involved.'
'I have not got too far into it yet but what I have seen is very impressive. And it is such a great service to us all to help us to understand our neighbourhood.'
'I bought a copy from Charles Harry where they only had one copy left [at the time] ! I love it ... what a lovely book, thank you'
'I already have it from Charles Harry ... and definitely recommend it. Fabulous photos and pictures. Love it'
'Thrilled to receive [the] book in the post this morning. Want to dive in but working too hard today. A quick peep and seeing the chapter on the ice rink, I am right back there. I can hear the music, smell the very particular smell it had, feel the rubber beneath my feet before you stepped onto the ice and also the pain of the hired boots...always excruciating! I spent so many days there as a small child and teenager and we were all devastated when it closed.'
'Meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated, and cleverly compiled and narrated. As a historian I found it fascinating - especially the chunks on Cambridge The Everything, Belgium-On-Thames, and The Exiles Club! ... I can imagine how much more it must mean to those who have lived there for some time. Especially those whose families were long time residents. I shall treasure it ... You’ve managed a product worthy of an academic publication, yet managed an entertaining narrative throughout.'
'Utterly fab! Thank you for bringing this corner of Twickenham history to life!'
'Your lovely book arrived a few days ago and I have been enjoying it. It's a real work of art ... It was so interesting to discover more about the environment of my childhood...'
'I have just finished reading your book and I so enjoyed it. It must have been a labour of love to pull it all together so beautifully. Well done on such an achievement, and thank you for teaching me so much about the local area.'