Whenever I see Brinsworth House I am reminded of the film 'Quartet' and wonder if the residents here get up to similar shenanigans!
Brinsworth House stands as a 'place of safety, peace, happiness and tranquility' and is a residential and nursing retirement home for theatre and entertainment professionals. It is appropriately labelled the Old Pro's Paradise, and can accommodate up to 40 residents who are cared for by a dedicated team of highly trained nurses and care assistants.
Set within over three acres of land, Brinsworth House is a beautiful mansion on the outskirts of Twickenham and since 1911 has become the home of many retired artistes and those who have spent their lives serving the entertainment industry. It has 36 bedrooms, 6 living rooms, a library, an in-house bar, stage and a staff of 64.
It was run by the Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund until 2015. The EABF was founded in 1908 to care for members of what was at that time, the variety and music hall profession.