Twickenham residents and artists celebrated the town’s music legacy at its annual 1960s Day in August.
Twickenham’s much-loved music scene launched some of the biggest names in rock, including The Rolling Stones, The Who and Eric Clapton, to stardom.
On August 9, the annual festival which has been running for more than 16 years, packed out Church Street with local businesses, families and artists who revived its 1960s heritage.
This year, more stages and artists’ talks were added to the mix after Taste of Twickenham joined forces with The Old Chapel on Water Lane.
Taste of Twickenham organiser Lauri Riviera described it as a celebration of the town’s community, and the live music it is still famous for today.
Lauri said: “It’s such a feel-good event, with people dancing in the streets just having a good time.”
Alan, 70, a rock-and-roll fan who grew up in Twickenham as a teenager recalls it as an era where ‘there was less stress [and] a lot more happy days’ compared to today’s generation.
Alan said: “I’ve enjoyed listening to the music in the pubs as it was then. It’s where I met my wife.”
Local resident Michelle, 45, said: “There’s a lot of history here. It’s great to see people joining in and dressing up.”
Artists with connection to its musical past reflect on what they remember about the 1960s.
Andrew Humphreys, Author of Raving Upon Thames: An Untold Story of Sixties London, said: “For me it’s not about heritage or old people looking back.
“It’s about celebrating the spirit of this place. Where it’s located by the river – it’s always had a spirit that inspires artistry and creativity, whether that’s writers, painters or musicians.”
Watch the video below to see local residents and artists celebrate 1960s music in Twickenham.
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