Georgina Young Georgina Young is making history at Fuller’s as the first female Head Brewer in 172 years There is no persuading Georgina (George) Young to reveal her Fuller’s beer of choice. ‘I can't answer that,’ she laughs. ‘It’s like asking which is my favourite child – I love them...
Sarah Cruz (left) and Karen Liebreich Funds have been raised and copyright permissions granted. The Chiswick Timeline mural – a history of W4 in maps and art – is about to transform the walls outside Turnham Green station ‘I came out of Turnham Green tube, as I often did, to...
Once described by Lord Hervey as ‘too small to live in, and too big to hang on a watch’, Chiswick House is now regarded as a Georgian gem. Stephen Foster explores the interior... Richard Boyle, the 3rd Earl of Burlington (1694-1753) and wealthy owner of Chiswick House, was one of...
Fabio and Piero The Italians provides a truly tempting array of authentic breads and pastries made fresh every day on the premises by its own Master Bakers – and you’re welcome to sample them! Wander into The Italians on Chiswick High Road and you’re seduced by a mouth-watering array of...
Paul and Sam Renowned as a gym for locals, West 4 has undergone a quiet transformation under its new owners There can’t be many gyms located in a converted church. ‘We’re so lucky to have this space,’ admits Sam Stone, co-owner of West 4 Gym in Sutton Lane North. ‘The...
Sushi lovers are beating a path to Yuma Sushi. Owner Julia Carr reveals her recipe for success You don’t have to spend long with Julia Carr to realise that she loves what she does. And that is Yuma Sushi, the independent sushi shop next to Chiswick Park Station. It opened...
Joey Large or small, pedigree or mutt, young or old, all dogs (and owners) are welcome at W4’s annual canine celebration Over the last 12 years, the Chiswick House Dog Show has become a hugely popular local institution. Held on the cricket pitch, it is a fantastic family day out...
Sameer Mahomed Under new owner Sameer Mahomed’s visionary leadership, London Auctions is striking out in an exciting new direction Sameer Mahomed, the owner of London Auctions, is a man with a seriously impressive curriculum vitae. Having trained as a chartered accountant in his native South Africa (he came to the...
Jason Wilkinson From loft conversions to basement excavations, kitchen extensions to side returns, Whitehall Construction has the expertise and experience to take any project from design to build completion ‘I’m very hands-on – that’s how I like to work. Every day I make sure that I’m on site. I have...
Steve Bonnici Diagnosing a computer, tablet or phone fault is a headache. Chiswick Computers offers the perfect bedside manner ‘I compare our relationship with customers to the one between a doctor and patient,’ reflects Steve Bonnici, owner of Chiswick Computers. ‘That’s because clients put massive trust in us when they...
