The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is the title of a new film to come out at the end of 2021, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the famous cat artist. Louis Wain lived at 41 Brondesbury Road in 1910s, which makes him our local Willesden artist. The two cat mosaics, on the bridge opposite Willesden Green …
A new book, ‘Streets and Characters of West Hampstead and Cricklewood‘ by Dick Weindling and Marianne Colloms has been published by the Camden History Society. This covers the area north of the Jubilee line from Kilburn Station across to West Hampstead and Finchley Road stations and goes as far north as The Crown in Cricklewood. …
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At the beginning of the 20th century postcards were the mass communication media of the day – with up to 7 collections a day in London, you could send a postcard inviting a friend to dinner, for him to receive it in good time to make it in the evening! Picture postcards covered any subject …
From our neighbours at Camden, a talk by Dick Weindling for Community Association for West Hampstead on the local musical heritage is now available on YouTube This tells the story of Decca Studios, where Skiffle began when Lonnie Donegan and Chris Barber recorded Rock Island Line, and where the Beatles auditioned unsuccessfully on New …
Consultatations for Church End regeneration plans are under way – more details https://www.brent.gov.uk/your-community/regeneration/church-end/latest-news/
The Victorian Society has sent us these gorgeous pictures to share. They are working with The Friends of Kensal Green Cemetery to organise “Grandeur and Greatness at Kensal Green Cemetery” – a walking tour. The tour will look at the history and architecture of the cemetery, Tickets cost £15-25 and the money goes to supporting …
We are delighted to be able to bring more content to our members – the Archive section of our website now contains the recordings of the talk on Kilburn Schools by Alan Hovell in September 2021 and “Brains, Trains and Automobiles: the Making of Queen’s Park” – the interview with Irina Porter, Steve Crabb and …
Following our walk along the canal at Ladbroke Grove, you may be interested to find out more about the development proposals for the old Gas Works and Sainsburys site. Two new dates for consulation has been added. More information – www.kensalgasworks.com
Join us for Brent Heritage Walsk and Tails and learn more of Brent’s juicy historical secrets with Local History Walks! Friendly in-person guided tours, fun do-it-yourself downloadable history trails and inspiring how-to workshops will show you how to step into the stories behind Willesden’s busy high road, the quiet recreational spaces of Queen’s Park and …
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Willesden Local History Society Journal No. 53 is out now, in a new, enlarged format. It features articles on Using Library Maps to Research the History of Your House Willesden Memories of John Cedric Robins The Rise of Willesden Green Station Robert Jones of Chapter Road, Willesden American Pop Stars at the Gaumont State – …
