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Twickenham is a large suburban town in Richmond upon Thames. The town is bordered on the south-eastern side by the River Thames and Eel Pie Island — which is connected to the Twickenham embankment by a narrow footbridge. The island was known as a major jazz and blues venue in the 1960s . The owner of  The Eel Pie Island Hotel invited  bands like The Rolling Stones, The Who, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Pink Floyd and other 'new' music groups to perform at his club.

Twickenham itself  begins in the vicinity of the Pope's Grotto, with a large and expensive residential area of predominantly period houses to the west, and a number of exclusive properties to the east, on or near the river. Further to the north and west lies the district of Whitton.

The fashionable district of St Margarets lies immediately to the east of central Twickenham, across the river from Richmond, and is popular for its attractive tree-lined residential roads and an eclectic range of shops and cafés. Much of St Margarets next to the River Thames was formerly Twickenham Park, the estate of Sir Francis Bacon, the 16th century philosopher and Lord Chancellor. St Margarets is also the home of Twickenham Studios, one of London's most important film studios.

Twickenham is a rugby town and is home to the headquarters of the Rugby Football Union and Twickenham Rugby Stadium, one of England's largest stadiums. Harlequins, a rugby union and league club play at The Stoop rugby ground which is also in Twickenham.

Twickenham is a really lovely place to spend time window shopping or simply walking along the Riverside. The town enjoys a scenic mix of green space, historic houses and waterside pubs, wharves and boats. It is a historical town with its own museum. There are many coffee shops and eating establishments to refresh and refuel yourself. There are some of the best play parks in the borough and some great areas to stop and have a picnic . There is are regular bus services to Twickenham.

Schools in the area are sought after as are most in the Richmond Borough.

Restaurants in the area.