From Palaces to Pools, vernacular to virtuous, ancient and modern, the buildings of Richmond upon Thames tell their stories.

Seen through sketches, narratives and personal insights of local artist Charles Leon, we journey through the glorious buildings, revealing their histories and the people who occupied them.

This Sketch Journal is a beautiful celebration of Richmond and its surrounding areas.

 Charles Leon started his professional life designing for theatre and film, leading to designing some of Europe's most prestigious hotels. This is the third in a series of Sketch Journals, including Barnes, Mortlake and Sheen and The Kew Sketch Journal. For Charles, sketching is an integral part of a designer's life and a way to engage with the subject, communicate and tell stories.