Willesden Local History Society Journal No.58 is out now. The website has been updated to include the latest issue, featuring: Altamira – some possible good news; With Us All; Brent Women of Renown Documentary Premiere; Inside the Coach and Horses; Willesden’s Post-War Prefab Homes; Willesden Jewish Cemetery: 150 Years of History; Old Oak Common;New London …
Willesden Local History Society Journal No.56 is out now. The website has been updated to include the latest issue, featuring: John Passmore Edwards 200 Festival by Irina Porter Willesden Trades and Labour Hall by Christine Coates Quest for Remembrance: A Personal Story of Dudden Hill School by Paul Mitchell Descendent of Edmund Roberts of Neasden …
A new and very different local history walk: Enchanted Forest of Welsh Harp: fun and relaxing walk combining stories, arts, meditation and mindful movement. – 15th May Legends about nature from around the world Stories from local history Poetry, art and music Meditation and mindful movement We plan to start with a walk around Welsh …
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More tours are announced: 30th March Kilburn High Road Cinemas Free booking on Eventbrite from Thursday. Expected donation £10 Sunday 27th March Walthamstow Village by Des Aherne of CTGA & notjustcamden.uk Date: Sun, 27 Mar, 11:00 Location: Walthamstow Central Station https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/walthamstows-hidden-gems… 14th May Dollis Hill Gladstone Park the world’s first computer For and with the Mayor …
Following the decision not to rename Gladstone Park, Brent Council are looking to create a series of public art projects to reflect the history of the park and the diverse legacy of the area. Please fill in the form to express your views on what this should be like: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAMAACIxsDpUQUtJSDE4WU1NQTVJUjI4VVlLR0c0VTZGQi4u
Willesden Local History Society Journal No. 54 has been published. It features the following articles: Willesden Trades and Labour Hall by Christine Coates Coal, Dole and Dinner Ladies by Matilda Velevitch and Daisy Ruland Froth Blown in Willesden 1927 by Harry Brown Arthur Tyler – Local Man and Liberator by Myfanwy Lloyd Streets and Characters …
By the time we have our walk in Roundwood Park next July, it may have been brightened up by a new playground. Brent Parks service are currently looking at a number of options to improve the playground within the park. Three companies have been approached to develop plans for what they would do with the …
‘By The Cut of Their Cloth’ or ‘BTCOTC’ is a collaborative project between local artist and designer, Warren Reilly (BA Hons) @wr.designs_ @wr.fineart and The Mixed Museum @themixedmuseum . The project will explore Brent’s rich multicultural and mixed race history. Workshops and open calls will be conducted to generate imagery and collect narratives that will encourage the local community …
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Brent Council are looking for artists to develop and deliver two public art murals to celebrate and showcase the cultural heritage of Willesden Green, connecting to the lived experience of its contemporary communities and businesses. The art installation programme will ensure that residents and businesses feel reflected in the public art and develop a sense …
The previous online lectures of the Willesden Local History Society have been added to the list of videos available for members, including October’s General Strike in Willesden by Chris Coates and September’s Kilburn Schools by Alan Hovell. The videos are available in the Archives – the member’s only area of our website. The full list …
