Westcott Lodge

Westcott Lodge is a Grade II listed residential building situated along Lower Mall near the Thames River in Hammersmith. The structure displays a blend of original 18th-century features and post-war repairs, combining older architectural details with modern restoration work from the 1940s and 1950s.

The building was originally constructed in 1746 as a vicarage for St Paul's Church. After suffering bomb damage during World War II, it was carefully repaired and restored to maintain its historic character.

The building housed the Hammersmith Chess Club from 1962 to 1970, drawing players and enthusiasts to gather here regularly. This period left its mark on the local community and connected the location to the city's intellectual life.

The building can be viewed from the street as it sits in a quiet riverside location along Lower Mall. Since it remains a private residence, visitors should appreciate it from outside and note the protective status that limits any external changes.

A Berlin street lamp stands mounted on the wall facing Furnival Gardens, donated in 1963 by Mayor Willy Brandt. This distinctive lamp marks the friendship and twinning between Hammersmith and the Berlin-Neukölln district.

Location: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

GPS coordinates: 51.49023,-0.23203

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:23