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- Eel Pie Island is a small island near Twickenham that was carved out by the river Thames1. It has been a haven for hedonists, music lovers and philanderers since the 17th century, when it was used by day trippers and became well known for the eel pies made from locally caught eels2. Some historians argue that it was once the site of a monastery and there are rumours that Henry VIII used it as a courting ground2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Eel Pie Island, near Twickenham, was carved as the river took a detour and forged a parallel path, slicing it from the mainland. Since the 17th Century, when according to a 1635 map there was a bowling alley on the island, it has been a haven for hedonists, music lovers and philanderers.www.bbc.com/travel/article/20171212-a-strange-lif…Originally called Paryshe Aite, some historians argue that it was once the site of a monastery and there are rumours that Henry VIII used it as a courting ground. In the 17th century it was used by day trippers and became well known for the eel pies made from locally caught eels.www.eelpieisland.org.uk/
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Early history Some mesolithic red deer antler bone hand-made implements have been retrieved from the island's shore. Eel Pie House An inn was on the Ait by 1743 and in the 19th century it was a popular stopping point for steamer excursions. When a new inn was built in 1830 to replace it, the former venue was … See more
Eel Pie Island is an 8.9-acre (3.6 ha) island in the River Thames at Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is on the maintained minimum head of water above the only lock on the Tideway and … See more
The island has about 50 homes, 120 inhabitants and two or three boatyards, as well as some other small businesses and artists' studios. It has nature reserves at both ends, protected from public access. All plots and walkways are privately owned. The public … See more
The Eel Pie Studios, also known as the Oceanic Studios, occupies The Boathouse, Twickenham on the mainland about a mile to the north. When owned by Pete Townshend it was adapted and used for international top 100-charting pop and rock recordings. … See more
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• Ben Aaronovitch, Midnight Riot US edition of 'Rivers of London'
• David … See moreDespite its small size, Eel Pie Island has a wide variety of building styles.
• Housing on Eel Pie Island See more• Original Doctor Who actor William Hartnell lived in a house on the island during the 1960s
• Indie band Mystery Jets
• Inventor Trevor Baylis
• Comedy actor Nigel Planer See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license The Story Behind Eel Pie Island's Music Heritage
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Jan 27, 2022 · Learn about the fascinating history of Eel Pie Island, a mudflat in the River Thames that was once a monastery, a courting ground, a jazz club and a rock n roll venue. Discover how to visit the island, its bohemian …
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