Golden Court
Golden Court is an alleyway in Richmond, London. One of three alleys on Richmond Green, it runs from the Green in the northwest, to George Street in the southeast, similarly to nearby Brewers Lane.
History and description
Along with the other lanes and alleys of the Green, it dates from the early 17th century. It was known until the 20th century as Pensioners Alley, and previously had two offshoots known as Golden Square, which had been put up by 1823, and Gosling's Court. The expansion of Gosling & Sons department store to the southwest of the alley encroached onto it leading the demolition of a number of houses.
The alley is home to a number of shops and restaurants, which is similar to its historic character with the alleys leading up to the green having some of the first shops in Richmond. The northern end of the alley previously had an arched entrance, and now has the Prince's Head public house on the corner with Paved Court.
See also
References
- ↑ Coulter, John (2016-07-01). Squares of London. The History Press. ISBN 978-0-7509-6068-7.
- ↑ "Richmond Green Conservation Area Appraisal". London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Retrieved 2026-11-09.
- ↑ Cloake, John (1991). Richmond Past: A Visual History of Richmond Kew, Petersham and Ham (3. Aufl ed.). London: Historical Publications. p. 97. ISBN 978-0-948667-14-5.
- ↑ "Brewers Lane to Paved Court". London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Retrieved 2026-11-09.
