Editing Isleworth (section)

===Georgian and Victorian times===
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Much of Isleworth became orchards in the 18th century (including part of [[Hugh Ronalds]]' renowned nursery),<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Ronalds|first=B.F.|date=2017|title=Ronalds Nurserymen in Brentford and Beyond|journal=Garden History|volume=45|pages=82–100}}</ref> and then market gardens in the 19th century, supplying the London markets. Lower Square and Church Street still have buildings dating from the 18th and early 19th centuries. A striking element of this period was the establishment in Isleworth of many mansions and large houses, principally for aristocrats and high achievers. This phenomenon arose owing mainly to the collection of royal and noble residences and ecclesiastical establishments that already existed nearby. The subject is examined in depth in the "Notable houses" section.

There is evidence of a [[History of African presence in London|Black community]] in Isleworth in the 18th century. This community was primarily made up of enslaved people of colour, from Africa, Asia or the Caribbean. Some of these people had fled from bondage and chose to seek their freedom in the streets of London.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Garzina |first=Gretchen |title=Black London: Life before Emancipation}}</ref> With very few exceptions, little is known about people of colour in 18th century London. However, as a result of contemporary sources like advertisements seeking the capture and return of runaway slaves, an insight can be gained into the lives of two people, Marina Dellap and Prince, who resided in the area in 1765.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser - 1765-05-27 |url=https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=350 |website=Runaway Slave Database}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser - 1765-06-24 |url=https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=351 |website=Runaway Slave Database}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser - 1765-08-20 |url=https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=352 |website=Runaway Slave Database}}</ref>