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Royalty
Dating back to 838, Kinges Tun or you would know it by its modern name, Kingston, has held a place in history. The first time it appeared was as the location for a royal council for King Egbert, where the name meant a royal estate.
Saxons
The town has a long standing historical connection. Over the last thousand years, seven Saxon Kings have been crowned on in Kingston. Indeed, the town's famous Coronation Stone is still located in the Guildhall near Clattern Bridge, from the 12th century.
Market Place
The historic centre, has always been the bustling market. Running from 1170, the trading epicentre was the reason for many historical references. The town was even created around the market when the new town was designed away from the original settlement outside of All Saints Church.
The Royal Charters
The markets started at least as early as the 13th century, when there is historic evidence of Royal Charters which were issued to protect the market. In 1628 Charles I granted a charter which banned other markets being held within seven miles of the town. Two permanent markets are still held in the town, with a Christmas and a Continental market visiting during the festive times.
Coronation Stone
In addition, the 10th century saw two Anglo-Saxon Kings and possibly a further five have their coronation held in Kingston with the Coronation Stone.
Guildhall
The All Saints Church was able to store the stone in its Saxon Chapel of St Mary until 1730, when the chapel suffered structural issues and the stone was relocated in the Elizabethan Guildhall in the Market Place, before being moved again into the Assize Courts yard. Today the stone is in the grounds next to the Hogsmill River after its latest move in 1935.
The Market House
This Grade II listed building is housed in Kingston Town Centre in the Ancient Market Place. Kingston's Market House is well known landmark within the towns populace. The House was built by Charles Henman Senior in 1838 to fill the void left by the Tudor Town Hall. When it was completed the gilded statue of Queen Anne, made by Francis Bird, was moved to the front of the Market House. The building was originally used as a Guildhall, until it was replaced in 1935 by the modern Guildhall. It's use was then transferred to the Market House until 1995.
Community Spaces
In 2010, Kingston first gained management of the Market House. They wanted to make the venue a community hub, possible of hosting events, exhibitions and meets. Or even the Pop up shops for brand new products.
Aviation Heritage
The aviation design and production has taken over the major factor in Kingston's history. In the 20th century, Kingston became more famous for the range of Aeronautical Engineering degree courses run at Kingston University.
Airplanes
Sopwith, Hawker and British Aerospace have all based their businesses in Kingston, building some of the key aircraft from world wars. The Sopwith Camel and the Hawker Hurricane were instrumental in both the First World War and the Battle of Britain.
Dating back to 838, Kinges Tun or you would know it by its modern name, Kingston, has held a place in history. The first time it appeared was as the location for a royal council for King Egbert, where the name meant a royal estate.
Saxons
The town has a long standing historical connection. Over the last thousand years, seven Saxon Kings have been crowned on in Kingston. Indeed, the town's famous Coronation Stone is still located in the Guildhall near Clattern Bridge, from the 12th century.
Market Place
The historic centre, has always been the bustling market. Running from 1170, the trading epicentre was the reason for many historical references. The town was even created around the market when the new town was designed away from the original settlement outside of All Saints Church.
The Royal Charters
The markets started at least as early as the 13th century, when there is historic evidence of Royal Charters which were issued to protect the market. In 1628 Charles I granted a charter which banned other markets being held within seven miles of the town. Two permanent markets are still held in the town, with a Christmas and a Continental market visiting during the festive times.
Coronation Stone
In addition, the 10th century saw two Anglo-Saxon Kings and possibly a further five have their coronation held in Kingston with the Coronation Stone.
Guildhall
The All Saints Church was able to store the stone in its Saxon Chapel of St Mary until 1730, when the chapel suffered structural issues and the stone was relocated in the Elizabethan Guildhall in the Market Place, before being moved again into the Assize Courts yard. Today the stone is in the grounds next to the Hogsmill River after its latest move in 1935.
The Market House
This Grade II listed building is housed in Kingston Town Centre in the Ancient Market Place. Kingston's Market House is well known landmark within the towns populace. The House was built by Charles Henman Senior in 1838 to fill the void left by the Tudor Town Hall. When it was completed the gilded statue of Queen Anne, made by Francis Bird, was moved to the front of the Market House. The building was originally used as a Guildhall, until it was replaced in 1935 by the modern Guildhall. It's use was then transferred to the Market House until 1995.
Community Spaces
In 2010, Kingston first gained management of the Market House. They wanted to make the venue a community hub, possible of hosting events, exhibitions and meets. Or even the Pop up shops for brand new products.
Aviation Heritage
The aviation design and production has taken over the major factor in Kingston's history. In the 20th century, Kingston became more famous for the range of Aeronautical Engineering degree courses run at Kingston University.
Airplanes
Sopwith, Hawker and British Aerospace have all based their businesses in Kingston, building some of the key aircraft from world wars. The Sopwith Camel and the Hawker Hurricane were instrumental in both the First World War and the Battle of Britain.
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