Brentford is steeped in history and in this regular series, we'll take a look at local landmarks and buildings and provide a potted history.

Today we focus on Strand-on-the-Green, a popular riverside area near Kew bridge.

More than 100 human skulls were found in the Thames opposite Strand-on-the-Green during the 19th century.

Pottery dating from Roman times has also been found in Strand-on-the-Green.

Strand-on-the-Green is first recorded as "Stronde" in 1353. It was named 'Strand Green' in 1593 and 'Strand under Green' in 1760.

The opening of Kew Bridge in 1759 and the royal palace at Kew increased the importance and popularity of the area.

Large houses and the development of small industries along the waterfront.

By 1860, Strand-on-the-Green also housed one of the largest laundries in London, the Pier House Laundry, whose brick facade is still visible.

The area declined in the 19th century when the Grand Junction Canal diverted freight traffic to Brentford, and the Royal Family moved from Kew to Windsor.

It is now a residential area once again and was described in 1932 as "London's last remaining village".

Scenes from the Beatles' 1965 film Help! were shot in the City Barge pub and around Strand-on-the-Green.