Teddington Genealogical Records

Teddington Birth & Baptism Records

England & Wales Birth Index (1837-2006)

An index to births registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of birth certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

St Mark, Teddington Baptism Records (1885-1905)

Name index attached to original images of the baptism registers of St Mark, Teddington. Records document parents' names, date of baptism and/or birth, residence, occupations and more.

St Peter & St Paul, Teddington Baptism Records (1868-1906)

Name index attached to original images of the baptism registers of St Peter & St Paul, Teddington. Records document parents' names, date of baptism and/or birth, residence, occupations and more.

St Peter & St Paul, Teddington Baptism Records (1834)

Baptism records from people born in and around Teddington between 1834 and 1834. Lists the name of people's parent's and other details.

St Mary, Teddington Baptism Records (1813-1906)

Baptism registers record the baptism of those born in and around St Mary, Teddington and were subsequently baptised in an Anglican place of worship. They are the primary source of birth details before 1837, though are useful to the present.

Teddington Marriage & Divorce Records

England & Wales Marriage Index (1837-2008)

An index to marriages registered throughout England & Wales. This is the only national marriage index that allows you to search by both spouse's names. Provides a reference to order copies of marriage certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

St Peter & St Paul, Teddington Marriage Records (1876-1921)

The Marriage registers of St Peter & St Paul, Teddington, document marriages 1876 to 1921. Details given on the bride and groom may include their age, father's name, marital status and residence.

St Mary, Teddington Marriage Records (1773-1921)

Marriage registers are the primary source for marital documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They typically the record marital status and residence of the bride and groom.

St Mary, Teddington Marriage Records (1683-1754)

The Marriage registers of St Mary, Teddington, document marriages 1683 to 1754. Details given on the bride and groom may include their age, father's name, marital status, residence and signature.

Teddington Marriage Registers (1560-1837)

Brief notes on marriages occurring in Teddington from 1560 to 1837.

Teddington Death & Burial Records

England & Wales Death Index (1837-2006)

An index to deaths registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of death certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

St Mary, Teddington Burial Records (1812-1919)

Burial registers are the primary source for death documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They record the date someone was buried, their age & residence.

St Mary, Teddington Burial Records (1683-1812)

Records of burial for people buried at St Mary, Teddington between 1683 and 1812. Details include the deceased's name, residence and age. Some records may contain the names of relations, cause of death and more.

Teddington Burial Records (1725-1866)

A searchable transcription of the burial registers of Teddington. Burials are the primary source for pre-1837 death documentation. They may record the date and or death of the deceased, their age, residence, name of a relations and more.

Teddington Burials (1558-1959)

Transcriptions of records from burial registers. They are the primary source documenting deaths before 1837, though are useful to the present. Details given may include the deceased's name, residence, age, names of relations, cause of death and more.

Teddington Census & Population Lists

1939 Register (1939)

An index to and digital images of records that detail 40 million civilians in England and Wales. Records list name, date of birth, address, marital status, occupation and details of trade or profession.

England, Wales, IoM & Channel Islands 1911 Census (1911)

The 1911 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

Surrey Land Tax Records (1780-1832)

An index to almost 2 million names, connected to digital images of registers recording land ownership and occupation. They list the names of owners and occupiers, details of tax assessments and sometimes a description of the property.

Surrey Hearth Tax (1664)

A transcription of records naming those who had taxes levied against them for the privilege of owning a hearth.

Jury-Qualified Freeholders & Copyholders in Surrey (1696-1824)

Lists containing over 200,000 names of men who were eligible to serve as jurors based on land possession. Digital images of the records may provide details on residence and occupation; names can be searched by an index.

Newspapers Covering Teddington

South London Press (1867)

A local paper including news from the London area, legal & governmental proceedings, family announcements, business notices, advertisements and more.

Shoreditch Observer (1857-1867)

A local paper including news from the Shoreditch area, legal & governmental proceedings, family announcements, business notices, advertisements and more.

London Standard (1827-1900)

Original images of a local newspaper, searchable via a full text index. Includes news from the London area, business notices, obituaries, family announcements and more.

Windsor and Eton Express (1812-1846)

Local news; notices of births, marriages and deaths; business notices; details on the proceedings of public institutions; adverts and a rich tapestry of other local information from the New Windsor district. Every line of text from the newspaper can be searched and images of the original pages viewed.

Surrey Mirror (1880-1950)

A regional paper including news from the Surrey area, legal & governmental proceedings, family announcements, business notices, advertisements and more.

Teddington Wills & Probate Records

England & Wales National Probate Calendar (1858-1966)

Searchable index and original images of over 12.5 million probates and administrations granted by civil registries. Entries usually include the testator's name, date of death, date of probate and registry. Names of relations may be given.

Archdeaconry Court of Surrey Wills & Probate (1660-1858)

A searchable index connected to images surviving wills and probate documents for the Archdeaconry Court of Surrey. These records can help trace families back to the 17th century.

Surrey+ Will Transcripts (1540-1858)

Transcripts of wills, predominately from Surrey, but also other counties in the south east. Names of 10,000s of people occurring in these wills have been indexed.

Bishop's Commissary of Winchester Wills & Probate (1507-1858)

A searchable index connected to images surviving wills and probate documents for the Commissary Court of Bishop of Winchester. These records can help trace families back to the late 15th century.

Surrey & South London Will Abstracts (1470-1856)

Summaries of names mentioned in around 29,000 wills, including relatives and witnesses.

Teddington Immigration & Travel Records

Middlesex Convict Transportation Contracts (1682-1787)

Orders to remove convicts from Middlesex and deport them to penal colonies.

Passenger Lists Leaving UK (1890-1960)

A name index connected to original images of passenger lists recording people travelling from Britain to destinations outside Europe. Records may detail a passenger's age or date of birth, residence, occupation, destination and more.

UK Incoming Passenger Lists (1878-1960)

A full index of passenger lists for vessels arriving in the UK linked to original images. Does not include lists from vessels sailing from European ports. Early entries can be brief, but later entries may include dates of births, occupations, home addresses and more. Useful for documenting immigration.

Victoria Assisted & Unassisted Passenger Lists (1839-1923)

An index to and images of documents recording over 1.65 million passengers who arrived in Victoria, Australia, including passengers whose voyage was paid for by others.

Alien Arrivals in England (1810-1869)

Details on over 600,000 non-British citizens arriving in England. Often includes age and professions. Useful for discerning the origin of immigrants.

Teddington Military Records

Surrey Recruitment Registers (1908-1933)

Transcriptions of 85,000 attestation documents for men who signed up for military service in Surrey. Records contain details on a conscripts age, place of birth, occupation, physical description and more.

Surrey WWI Memorials (1914-1918)

A list of names found on World War One monuments in Surrey, with some service details.

Surrey WWII Memorials (1914-1918)

A list of names found on World War Two monuments in Surrey, with some service details.

London Volunteers Records (1859-1955)

Service records for various voluntary corps and regiments from London and Middlesex at large.

Historical Records of the Middlesex Yeomanry (1797-1927)

A general history of the yeomanry, focusing on the involvement of its men in WWI.

London Consistory Court Depositions (1586-1611)

An index to over 1,800 cases brought before the court. For witnesses, age and residence is usually given. The cases cover such matters as defamation, marriage and tithes.

Surrey Electoral Registers (1832-1945)

An index to and images of registers that list the name, address and voting qualification of those registered to vote. Contains around 14.5 million entries.

Surrey Calendar of Prisoners (1848-1902)

An index to and images of calendars of prisoners presented before Quarter Sessions and Assize. They may list name, age, occupation, name of accuser, crime accused, trial date, warrant date verdict, sentence and more.

Surrey Quarter Sessions (1780-1820)

An index to 10,000s of names linked to summaries of legal proceedings relating to crimes, licencing, local administration and more.

Jury-Qualified Freeholders & Copyholders in Surrey (1696-1824)

Lists containing over 200,000 names of men who were eligible to serve as jurors based on land possession. Digital images of the records may provide details on residence and occupation; names can be searched by an index.

Teddington Taxation Records

Surrey Land Tax Records (1780-1832)

An index to almost 2 million names, connected to digital images of registers recording land ownership and occupation. They list the names of owners and occupiers, details of tax assessments and sometimes a description of the property.

Surrey Hearth Tax (1664)

A transcription of records naming those who had taxes levied against them for the privilege of owning a hearth.

London & Middlesex Land Tax (1692-1932)

Digital images of records that detail land – its owners and tenants. Very useful for tracing the succession of freehold and tenancies, and thus genealogies. Records can be searched by a name index.

London & Middlesex Heath Tax (1666)

Records listing those who were assessed for taxation based on the number of hearths they possessed.

Income Tax Payments (1799-1802)

The details of income taxes paid by several thousand individuals and institutions in Surrey and Middlesex.

Teddington Land & Property Records

Surrey Land Tax Records (1780-1832)

An index to almost 2 million names, connected to digital images of registers recording land ownership and occupation. They list the names of owners and occupiers, details of tax assessments and sometimes a description of the property.

Jury-Qualified Freeholders & Copyholders in Surrey (1696-1824)

Lists containing over 200,000 names of men who were eligible to serve as jurors based on land possession. Digital images of the records may provide details on residence and occupation; names can be searched by an index.

London & Middlesex Land Tax (1692-1932)

Digital images of records that detail land – its owners and tenants. Very useful for tracing the succession of freehold and tenancies, and thus genealogies. Records can be searched by a name index.

London & Middlesex Feet of Fines (1189-1569)

Abstracts of records that detail land conveyances.

London & Middlesex Electors (1863-1894)

Records compiled by parish overseers, recording those who claimed eligibility to vote. The record name, address and the nature of their connection with that property.

Teddington Directories & Gazetteers

Mason's Court Guide & Directory for Brentford etc. (1853)

Court Guide and General Directory for Brentford, Kew, Ealing, Isleworth, Twickenham, Teddington, Richmond, Kingston & Hampton.

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1918)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1913)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key historical and contemporary facts. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions. Also contains a list of residents and businesses for each place.

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1911)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key historical and contemporary facts. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions. Also contains a list of residents and businesses for each place.

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1891)

An exhaustive gazetteer, containing details of settlement's history, governance, churches, postal services, public institutions and more. Also contains lists of residents with their occupation and address.

Teddington Cemeteries

Surrey Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Surrey's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

Deceased Online (1629-Present)

Images of millions of pages from cemetery and crematoria registers, photographs of memorials, cemetery plans and more. Records can be search by a name index.

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

Photographs and transcriptions of millions of gravestones from cemeteries around the world.

Mausolea and Monuments (1500-Present)

Profiles of several hundred mausolea found in the British Isles.

Maritime Memorials (1588-1950)

Several thousand transcribed memorials remembering those connected with the nautical occupations.

Teddington Obituaries

iAnnounce Obituaries (2006-Present)

The UKs largest repository of obituaries, containing millions of searchable notices.

United Kingdom and Ireland Obituary Collection (1882-Present)

A growing collection currently containing over 425,000 abstracts of obituaries with reference to the location of the full obituary.

Quakers Annual Monitor (1847-1848)

A collection of 364 obituaries of Quakers from the British Isles. The volume was published in 1849 and includes obituaries of those who died in late 1847 through 1848.

Musgrave's Obituaries (1421-1800)

This transcribed and searchable work by Sir William Musgrave contains 10,000s of brief obituaries. The work is a reference point for other works containing information on an individual.

British Medical Journal (1849-Present)

A text index and digital images of all editions of a journal containing medical articles and obituaries of medical practitioners.

Teddington Histories & Books

Surrey Archaeological Collections (1858-2011)

A journal containing several thousand articles on all manner of structures and antiquities in the county.

Victoria County History: Surrey (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

A Topographical History of Surrey (0-1850)

A sprawling historical work, describing the county and its settlements. It contains around 1.2 million words across five volumes.

The County Churches of Surrey (1910)

A dictionary of churches in the county, with particular attention paid to architecture.

Ideal Homes (900-2000)

Histories of south-east London suburbs, supplemented with maps and photographs.

Teddington School & Education Records

St Saviour's Grammar School Admissions (1690-1895)

Details of 3,600 students of a grammar school in Southwark, Surrey; now part of London. Entries include name, year of birth, birth order, date of admission, parents' names, address and a reference to original records.

London School Admissions & Discharges Registers (1840-1911)

Records or admission and discharge for over 1 million pupils attending over 800 state schools in London. Records are indexed by name linked to original images of the registers; and may contain details on the pupil's parents, date of birth, residence, parent's occupations and scholastic history.

National School Admission & Log Books (1870-1914)

A name index connected to digital images of registers recording millions of children educated in schools operated by the National Society for Promoting Religious Education. Records contain a variety of information including genealogical details, education history, illnesses, exam result, fathers occupation and more.

Teacher's Registration Council Registers (1870-1948)

A name index linked to original images of registers recording the education and careers of teachers in England & Wales.

Oxford University Alumni (1500-1886)

A name index linked to original images of short biographies for over 120,000 Oxford University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Teddington Occupation & Business Records

Surrey Licensed Victuallers (1785-1903)

Digital images, searchable by a name index, of registers recording public houses that were licenced to operate.

Surrey & London Livery Company Oath Rolls (1695-1696)

A list containing the names of almost 33,000 tradesmen who swore an oath to King William, of Orange.

South England Mines Index (1896)

Profiles of coal and metal mines in the south of England.

Lost Pubs of Surrey (1750-Present)

Short histories of former public houses, with photographs and lists of owners or operators.

Royal Household Staff (1526-1924)

A name index connected to original images of over 75,000 records recording the lives of those employed by the royal family.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Teddington

Victoria County History: Surrey (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

Pedigrees of Surrey Families (1066-1837)

Hand-draw genealogical charts covering Surrey's gentry. Includes descriptions of coats of arms.

Boyd's Inhabitants of London and Boyd's Family Units (1200-1946)

An essential work for those researching in and around London. This publication gives genealogical and brief biographical information on several hundred thousands inhabitants of London and the surrounding area.

Victoria County History: Middlesex (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

British & Irish Royal & Noble Genealogies (491-1603)

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

Teddington Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

Victoria County History: Surrey (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

Pedigrees of Surrey Families (1066-1837)

Hand-draw genealogical charts covering Surrey's gentry. Includes descriptions of coats of arms.

The Visitation of Surrey: 1662-68 (1000-1668)

Pedigrees compiled from a mid 17th century heraldic visitation of Surrey. This work records the lineage, descendants and marriages of families who had a right to bear a coat of arms.

Surrey Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Surrey's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

Royal Household Staff (1526-1924)

A name index connected to original images of over 75,000 records recording the lives of those employed by the royal family.

Teddington Church Records

Teddington Parish Registers (1683-1812)

The primary source of documentation for baptisms, marriages and burials before 1837, though extremely useful to the present. Their records can assist tracing a family back numerous generations.

London Consistory Court Depositions (1586-1611)

An index to over 1,800 cases brought before the court. For witnesses, age and residence is usually given. The cases cover such matters as defamation, marriage and tithes.

Surrey Parish Register Index with Images (1538-1812)

An index connected to original images of over 100 early Surrey parish registers. Also includes over 100 registers from Middlesex, Essex and Kent.

Surrey Parish Registers (1533-1812)

The parish registers of Surrey are the primary source for birth, marriage and death details before civil registration (1837). A full index to names with original images of the registers are available between 1533 and 1812. Parish registers can assist tracing a family as far back as 1533.

The County Churches of Surrey (1910)

A dictionary of churches in the county, with particular attention paid to architecture.

Biographical Directories Covering Teddington

London Medical Directory (1846)

Biographical details for medical professionals, institutions and businesses in the London area.

Debrett's Peerage (1923)

A searchable book, listing pedigrees of titled families and biographies of their members.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1902)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1885)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Crockford's Clerical Directories (1868-1914)

Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.

Teddington Maps

Maps of London & The Vicinity (1940)

Detailed maps of London and 125 other places in the vicinity.

James Wyld's Map of London and Environs (1872)

A map charting London and 25 miles round.

Surrey Ordnance Survey Maps (2011-Present)

Extremely detailed maps, charting features from roads to drains. Includes property boundaries.

Trigonometrical Map of Surrey (1874)

A map plotting settlements, roads, railways and parks.

Surrey Parish Map (1837)

A map delineating the boundaries of the counties parishes, areas designated by the church of England.

Teddington Reference Works

England Research Guide (1538-Present)

A beginner’s guide to researching ancestry in England.

Parish Register Abstract (1538-1812)

Compiled in 1831, this book details the coverage and condition of parish registers in England & Wales.

Building History Research Guide (1066-Present)

A comprehensive guide to researching the history of buildings in the British Isles.

Surname Origins (1790-1911)

A service that provides advanced and custom surname maps for the British Isles and the US.

British Family Mottoes (1189-Present)

A dictionary of around 9,000 mottoes for British families who had right to bear arms.

Historical Description

Teddington, about one mile from Twickenham, was for some time the residence of the celebrated Quaker William Penn. The letter wherein he clears himself from the charge of being a papist is dated Oct. 24, 1688, from Teddington.

Teddington Church is a small brick structure, consisting of a chancel, a nave, and two aisles. The east window has the appearance of considerable antiquity. There are many interesting monuments and memorials in this church; among them are the following:

Is ear the communion-table the monument of Sir Orlando Bridgeman, an eminent lawyer, who died 25th June, 1674. Oft the cast wall of the north aisle the monument of Margaret Woffington, a celebrated actress, who died the 18th Oct. 1720, aged 39 years; and in the vestry the tomb of Dr. Stephen Hales, who was clerk of the closet to the late Princess of Wales, and minister of this parish 51 years. He died the 4th of January 1761, aged 84 years. Dr. Hales is well known in the literary world, by his excellent treatises on statics, his book on ventilators, and several other valuable publications. A monument, was erected to the memory of Dr. Hales in Westminster Abbey, at the expence of the Princess Dowager of Wales.

Paul Whitehead, Esq. the poet-laureate, was buried at Teddington; but there is no memorial to his memory here.

There is a small School at Teddington for teaching girls to knit and read, founded by Lady Bridgeman, who died in 1697.

Topography of Great Britain (1829) by George Alexander Cooke

TEDDINGTON, anciently called “Tuddington” and “Totington,” is a pleasant village and parish on the high road from Richmond bridge to Hampton Court through Bushey Park, and has a station on the Kingston extension line in connection with the North London and South Western railways, and is 1 ½ miles north from Kingston, 2 south from Twickenham and 12 from Hyde Park Comer, in the Uxbridge division of the county, Spelthorne hundred and petty sessional division, Kingston union and county court district, and in the rural deanery of Hampton, archdeaconry of Middlesex and diocese of London: it is close to the river Thames: the second (originally the first) lock on the river, 17 miles above Westminster Bridge, is placed here, and has been rebuilt in masonry and a small pound made adjoining the larger one for the passage of pleasure boats, which thus pass through in about three minutes, small boats being lifted over; this lock is the limit of the port of London in this direction; the first lock now is the new tidal lock at Richmond: the spring tides of the lower river still flow up to Teddington, and by the “Metropolitan Water Act, 1852” (15 & 16 Vict. c. 84), the intake of all the London Water Companies must be above it; the lock cut on the Surrey side is spanned by an iron girder bridge, 99 feet in clear length, carried on concrete abutments, with an elevation of 12 feet clear above the towing path and 18 feet above the water; connected with this bridge and crossing the river at a point near the “Anglers’ Hotel” is an iron suspension bridge for foot passengers, of 160 feet span, on the Teddington side, and a half span towards the island on the Surrey side; the footway, 6 feet in width, is 12 feet above the water; both bridges were erected in 1889 at a cost of about £2,700, from designs by Mr. George Pooley, engineer, of London. The parish was under the government of a Local Board of 15 members, formed in 1867, but under the provisions of the “Local Government Act, 1894” (56 and 57 Vict. c. 73), it is now controlled by an Urban District Council: it is lighted with gas from works at Hampton Wick and supplied with water by the Grand Junction Water Works Company. The former parish church of St. Mary occupied the site of an ancient chapel belonging to the Abbey of Westminster: the present edifice, a structure of brick, possesses neither beauty nor antiquity; it has been added to from time to time, and) consists of chancel, nave, aisles, south porch and an embattled western tower containing 4 bells: the oldest part is the south aisle, which appears to be of the Caroline period; the chancel is in the Decorated style: in 1877 the interior was entirely renovated at a cost of £1,200 raised by subscription, and an organ was added: the church contains tablets to many distinguished characters buried here, among which is one to Sir Orlando Bridgeman kt. and bart. chief justice of the Common Pleas and lord keeper of the seals to Charles II. d. 25 June, 1674; there are others to Margaret Woffington, the celebrated actress, d. 28 March, 1760, and to John Walter esq. the founder and principal proprietor of “The Times,” who died here 16 Nov. 1812; on the south wall is a brass to John Goodyere, ob. 1506, and Thomasyne his wife; and in the chancel is a brass to the Rev. Philip Cameron Wodehouse M.A. seven years curate and one year vicar of this parish, d. 16 Dec. 1883: in the churchyard is buried Paul Whitehead, the poet, d. 30 Dec. 1774, and Richard Bentley, the friend of Walpole, whom he assisted in designing and erecting Strawberry Hill, d. 23 Oct. 1782; and Henry Flitcroft, d. 25 Feb. 1769; there are stained windows to Jocelyn Parnell, 1878; Catherine Elizabeth Hodgson, 6 July, 1879; Robert Fuller, 1879; Julia Sophia Lemon, 1877; and Mary Chinnery, 1880: the church was renovated in 1898, and is open for private prayer and occasional services.

The parish church of St. Albans, at present incomplete, is a building of stone, in the Early Decorated style, consisting of chancel, transepts, nave of five bays and aisles, with an internal height of 70 feet, length 152 feet and width 56 feet: the church, opened by the Bishop of London 8 July, 1889, and consecrated 31 July, 1896, contains some fine stained windows, and has already cost nearly £30,000: on the north side is the chapel of All Saints, the reredos of which is a free Te-production of sculpture in Henry VII.’s chapel at Westminster. The altar ornaments in this chapel are ancient Florentine work, and those of the communion are copies, made by Italian artists, of some in the Certosa of Pavia. The seven lamps, presented by the Orthodox Patriarch at Jerusalem, are of Russian workmanship, except the centre one, which is Venetian, and until their transmission to Teddington had been hanging in the (reputed) sepulchre of Our Lord: an organ was added in 1898, and a fine pulpit is now (1898) in course of erection: there are 900 sittings. The register dates from the year 1558. The living is a vicarage, net yearly value £300, including glebe (£69) with residence, in the gift of the Earl of Bradford, and held since 1884 by the Rev. Francis Leith Boyd M.A. of Caius College, Cambridge. SS. Peter and Paul’s, Upper Teddington, is an ecclesiastical parish formed May 4, 1880; the church, at the east end of the parish, was first opened in 1865 and the original design was further carried out in 1873: it is a structure of red and yellow brick, in the Early English style, from designs by the late G. E. Street esq. R.A. erected at a cost of £15,000; and consists of chancel, nave of five bays, aisles and a western turret containing 1 bell: all the windows are stained, and include memorial windows to the Rev. W. Gould, d. 30 May, 1880, the Rev. Daniel Trinder M.A. vicar 1857—78, and late vicar of St. Michael's, Highgate, d. 2nd April, 1888, and the Rev. Philip C. Wodehouse M.A. late vicar of St. Mary’s, d. 16 Dec. 1883: there are 950 sittings, of which 800 are free. The register dates from the year 1865. The living is a vicarage, net yearly value £370, with residence, in the gift of the vicar of Teddington, and held since 1880 by the Rev. Benjamin John Warren M.A. of St. Mary Hall, Oxford. The population of the ecclesiastical parish in 1891 was 6,176. St. Mark’s mission church in the hamlet of South Teddington, a portion of the old parish of Teddington, was built in 1880, and consists of chancel and nave and a turret at the end of the nave containing 1 bell, and has sittings for 200 persons. Christ Church, erected in 1869 for the Free Church of England, is a building of stone, consisting of chancel, nave, aisles, south and west porches, and an unfinished western tower, containing 1 bell: the east window is stained, and there are about 600 sittings. The Catholic Church, in Kingston road, South Teddington, built in 1893, and dedicated to the Sacred Heart, is a structure of brick with stone dressings, from designs by Mr. John Kelly, architect, having sittings for 200 persons, of which 30 are free: in connection with this church is a small convent of nuns, engaged in teaching: there is also a private school for young ladies. The Baptist chapel, in Church road, was built in 1884 and will seat 300 people. The Wesleyan chapel, built in 1879, affords 490 sittings. The Cemetery, consisting of 7 ½ acres, was opened April 9, 1879, and has a mortuary and two chapels: it is managed by the urban district council.

The Town Hall, in Park road, is a structure of red brick, with ornamental moulded and carved dressings, from designs by Mr. William George Collier, and comprises shops in the basement, lecture and auction rooms and a theatre and ball room, capable of holding 1,400 persons, on the first floor. The Working Men’s Club, founded in 1874, had in 1898 204 members, and the St. Alban’s Club and Institute, in the High street, about 200 members. The Fire Brigade stations are in Park lane and Wick road; the brigade comprises 2 superintendents, a captain and 20 men; the engines are the property of the Urban District Council. The Cottage Hospital was established in 1875 by voluntary contributions, and has 14 beds; during the year 1897, 138 patients were under treatment; the hospital is managed by a committee of nine gentlemen. In Walpole crescent is a dispensary in connection with the hospital, opened 7th May, 1883, and attended during the year 1889 by 4,027 patients. Among the eminent persons who have lived at Teddington may be mentioned Sir Thomas Sackville kt. first Baron Buckhurst, a celebrated Latin and English poet, d. 19 April, 1608; Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester K.G. the favourite of Queen Elisabeth, d. 4 Sept. 1588; Paul Whitehead, poet and politician, d. here 30 Dec. 1774; John Wilkes, the political writer, M.P. and lord mayor in 1774, d. 26 Dec. 1797. William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, was residing here in 1688. Broom Hall is the residence of Henry Prosser esq. There is no lord of the manor. The principal landowners are the trustees of the late John Cornelius Park, Lady Freake, Mrs. Langdon-Down, The Chamberlain trustees and Mrs. M. A. Howard. The soil is gravelly; subsoil, gravel. Market gardening is carried on here. The area is 1,196 acres of land and 18 of water; rateable value, £67,589; the population in 1871 was 4,063 and in 1891, 10,052, of which 3,876 are attached to the parish church.

Places of Worship, with times of service.

St. Albans Parish Church, Rev. Francis L. Boyd M.A. vicar; Revs. Robert Spencer Borland M.A. Thomas Crampton M.A. & John Chipchase Grey B.A. curates; holy communion, 7, 8 & 11.45 a.m. 1st 6 a.m.; morn. prayer, 11; even. 7; Wed. 8 p.m.; daily, 7.40 a.m. 4 5 p.m.

SS. Peter & Paul Church, Rev. Benjamin J. Warren M.A. vicar; Revs. Percy Wonnacott M.A. & Henry Bennett, curates; holy communion, 7, 8 & 12 a.m.; morn, prayer, 11; even. 7; holy communion, 8 a.m. daily; morn. & even, prayer, 7.30 a.m. in summer & 10 a.m. in winter & 5 daily.

St. Mark’s, Mission Church, South Teddington, Rev. R. S. Borland M.A. curate-in-charge; holy com. 8; morn, prayer, 11; even. 7; Wed. & Fri. 11 a.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; saints’ days, holy com. 7 a.m.; morn, prayer, 11 a.m.; evensong 8 p.m.

Catholic, Kingston road, Rev. Lional Goodrich, priest; mass, 8.30 & 11 a.m.; devotions, sermon & benediction, 6.30 p.m.; Thur. 7.30 p.m.; holidays of obligation, mass, 7.30 & 10 a.m.; benediction, 7.30 p.m.; daily mass, 7.30 a.m.; rosary & benediction, 7.30 p.m.

Free Church of England (Christ’s Church), Rev. Thomas Huntley Stewart Perfect Ph.B.; 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.

Wesleyan, Rev. William Henry Groves M.A., F.R.G.S.

11 a.m. & 6.30 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Baptist, Rev. Robert John Williamson; 11 a.m. & 6.30 p.m.; Wed. 7.30 p.m. Mission Room, Fulwell road, 3 & 7 p.m.

Schools

National (boys & girls), Schoolhouse lane, South Teddington, built in 1875 & enlarged in 1889, for 200 children; average attendance, 68; (infants), built in 1893, for 80 children; average attendance, 70.

Public (girls), Church road, built in 1868, for 230 children; average attendance, 225; (infants), built in 1875, for 275 children; average attendance, 233; (boys), built in 1880, for 350; average attendance, 325.

Catholic, Fairfax road, Hampton Wick, built in 1884, for 100 children; average attendance, 70.

Unsectarian (girls & infants), Station road, built in 1865, & enlarged in 1896, for 440 children; average attendance, 389.

Kelly's Directory of Middlesex (1899)

Most Common Surnames in Teddington

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Spelthorne Hundred
1Smith671:990.16%1
2Roberts581:1140.86%31
3James391:1700.73%47
3Wells391:1700.97%80
5Harris361:1840.36%9
6Jones341:1950.18%3
7Wilson311:2140.33%14
8Gregory271:2451.24%162
8Moscrop271:24561.36%7,203
10Watson261:2550.52%53
10Clarke261:2550.43%38
12Johnson251:2650.25%11
12Martin251:2650.31%18
14Brown241:2760.13%2
14Robinson241:2760.34%27
14Clark241:2760.21%7
14Austin241:2761.07%153
18Davis231:2880.21%8
18Woods231:2881.29%218
18Tilbury231:2886.57%1,176
21Turner221:3010.25%16
22Hall211:3150.27%21
22Edwards211:3150.25%17
22Anderson211:3150.55%84
22Stevens211:3150.38%45
22Cooley211:31511.93%2,205
27Green201:3310.21%12
27Harrison201:3310.47%66
27Tozer201:3315.93%1,225
30Cook191:3480.26%26
30Matthews191:3480.60%103
30Kemp191:3481.01%194
30Baldwin191:3481.29%268
30Sibley191:3483.26%689
35White181:3680.15%6
35Scott181:3680.33%46
35King181:3680.19%13
35Allen181:3680.24%25
35Childs181:3681.85%422
40Taylor171:3890.11%4
40Wright171:3890.17%10
40Lewis171:3890.28%39
40Mills171:3890.41%73
40Reed171:3890.67%126
40Black171:3892.01%487
40Gilbert171:3890.89%189
40Bowles171:3892.61%613
40Hillier171:3892.38%562
49Thomas161:4140.23%28
49Baker161:4140.18%15
49Knight161:4140.34%55
49Howard161:4140.39%76
49Tucker161:4140.76%171
49Prince161:4142.10%535
49FitzGerald161:4141.14%283
56Phillips151:4410.24%37
56Lee151:4410.28%50
56Saunders151:4410.34%62
56Field151:4410.53%112
56Hurst151:4411.71%473
56Cowley151:4413.07%839
56Hare151:4412.11%564
56Messenger151:4413.68%1,029
64Carter141:4730.22%36
64Bailey141:4730.32%64
64Adams141:4730.26%48
64Watts141:4730.37%85
64Harding141:4730.51%117
64Lucas141:4730.82%226
64Rice141:4731.25%362
64Beckett141:4732.11%602
64Harrington141:4731.19%341
64Eldridge141:4732.11%602
74Evans131:5090.17%24
74Moore131:5090.19%29
74Cox131:5090.20%35
74Hunt131:5090.23%44
74Grant131:5090.60%161
74Spencer131:5090.56%145
74Nicholson131:5091.15%359
74Simmons131:5090.63%174
74Dyer131:5090.91%276
74Wyatt131:5090.95%290
74Allison131:5092.77%881
74Warne131:5093.10%999
86Williams121:5520.09%5
86Richards121:5520.33%89
86Barker121:5520.35%94
86Murray121:5520.63%191
86Barnes121:5520.29%75
86Powell121:5520.36%95
86Henderson121:5520.83%272
86Cole121:5520.26%58
86Bull121:5520.56%165
86Bray121:5521.05%354
86Wills121:5521.09%370
86Searle121:5521.14%384
86Cripps121:5522.17%729
86Wilton121:5523.11%1,090
86Sturgeon121:5527.50%2,403
86Huntingford121:55216.00%4,705
86Candfield121:552100.00%19,120
103Sharp111:6020.49%152
103Page111:6020.27%72
103Perry111:6020.35%103
103May111:6020.39%113
103Sadler111:6021.25%471
103Sawyer111:6021.12%415
103Culver111:6025.88%2,085
103Pout111:60261.11%14,254
111Mitchell101:6620.22%61
111Richardson101:6620.22%59
111Bennett101:6620.20%52
111Atkinson101:6620.77%305
111Day101:6620.21%56
111Burton101:6620.39%125
111Cross101:6620.47%169
111Goddard101:6620.54%201
111Warner101:6620.58%225
111Christie101:6622.75%1,138
111Ryan101:6620.56%215
111Gale101:6620.98%397
111Tate101:6622.21%920
111Bowler101:6622.20%916
111Collinson101:6624.76%1,856
111Overton101:6622.94%1,215
111Ayling101:6622.76%1,144
111Collin101:6627.63%2,875
111Humble101:66212.05%4,329
111Forder101:6626.94%2,633
111Sloggett101:66226.32%8,108
111Bindoff101:66258.82%14,864
111Snellock101:662100.00%21,873
134Ward91:7350.14%33
134Parker91:7350.16%43
134Collins91:7350.14%34
134Gray91:7350.24%87
134Harvey91:7350.22%69
134Parry91:7350.94%432
134Warren91:7350.28%101
134Buckley91:7350.98%445
134Barton91:7350.56%253
134Lamb91:7350.72%320
134Coleman91:7350.37%131
134Osborne91:7350.54%231
134Sanders91:7350.54%229
134Hancock91:7350.66%297
134Steele91:7351.90%874
134Simmonds91:7350.69%306
134Drew91:7350.84%381
134Barnard91:7350.73%322
134Head91:7350.78%347
134Hodson91:7352.13%990
134Hoare91:7350.83%374
134Browne91:7350.84%380
134Greig91:7353.75%1,686
134Boyce91:7351.28%571
134Brooker91:7351.55%691
134Simms91:7353.03%1,370
134Worth91:7354.35%1,885
134Sherlock91:7354.43%1,925
134Marley91:7358.82%3,594
134Race91:73511.25%4,464
134Heather91:7352.97%1,345
134Tickner91:7354.92%2,130
134Dunne91:73513.43%5,178
134Meads91:7355.52%2,364
134Hammerton91:7358.65%3,532
134Farnham91:73511.69%4,604
134Edgell91:73522.50%7,755
134Pottle91:7357.32%3,037
134Lardner91:73512.00%4,705
134Belcham91:73512.86%4,977
134Seers91:73524.32%8,286
134Hickinbotham91:73545.00%13,167
134Abnett91:73550.00%14,254
134Holberton91:735100.00%23,862
134McClarnon91:735100.00%23,862
179Walker81:8270.11%23
179Bishop81:8270.26%107
179Sutton81:8270.44%208
179Lambert81:8270.43%199
179Briggs81:8270.72%365
179Blake81:8270.36%155
179Griffin81:8270.45%220
179McFarlane81:8272.84%1,441
179Norris81:8270.42%190
179Kent81:8270.49%242
179Howell81:8270.45%217
179Savage81:8270.57%281
179Griffith81:8271.33%659
179McKie81:8272.81%1,426
179Piper81:8270.89%452
179Bainbridge81:8275.80%2,738
179Littlewood81:8274.65%2,253
179Beale81:8271.18%590
179McBride81:8276.78%3,155
179Haley81:8271.76%917
179Spink81:8273.81%1,856
179Harriss81:8272.28%1,171
179Cotter81:8273.03%1,539
179Stebbings81:8275.56%2,633
179Sandison81:82724.24%9,082
179Beaney81:82711.94%5,178
179Date81:82711.43%4,977
179Dagg81:82722.86%8,667
179Hinckley81:82722.86%8,667
179Acres81:8279.76%4,385
179Ladbrook81:82711.43%4,977
179Kipps81:82714.81%6,122
179Pomfrett81:82766.67%19,120
179Ouzman81:82772.73%20,380
179Ferrow81:82772.73%20,380
179Merrie81:82780.00%21,873
179Sherrey81:82744.44%14,254
179Coalter81:82788.89%23,862
179Ackary81:82772.73%20,380
179Furnivale81:827100.00%26,326
179Belmonte81:82780.00%21,873
179Sivyers81:827100.00%26,326
179Newstat81:827100.00%26,326
179Lamargen81:827100.00%26,326
179Balyer81:827100.00%26,326
179Bowpit81:827100.00%26,326
179Byor81:827100.00%26,326