HISTORY
JOSEPH MALLORD WILLIAM TURNER
J.M.W Turner lived here with his uncle, William Marshal, a local butcher, 1785 to 1787. It was during this time that he first expressed an interest in painting, taking inspiration from the local countryside and waterways.
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It was here, as an inspiring artist, he produced his first watercolours, which his father exhibited in his barber shop in Covent Garden. William Turner is regarded as on of the founders of English watercolour landscape painting.
BLUE PLAQUE
In September 2025, we unveiled our British Plaque Trust Blue Plaque, commemorating Turner's first artistic commission which he received whilst living in the building that now houses The Weir.
The Blue Plaque is pride of place above our front door, so make sure you take a look next time you come in,
HISTORY OF THE BUILDING
The Weir Bar & Dining Room in Brentford, London is thought to be the oldest licensed premises in the area, dating back to 1604. It was previously called The White Horse, and a Burial Parish Register entry from 1603 refers to "George Wood dwelinge at the signe of the White Horse, in the Market Place". The pub was a popular spot for the local police and judiciary because of its proximity to the police station and the market place court.