local history

9 Sep 2026

How well do you know your area? Find out…

“If we want to fully appreciate where we live, we must know about its local history.” So said Dr Jonathan Oates, the borough’s archivist, …

1 Jun 2026

When turbans faced discrimination

We take turban-wearing in 21st Century Britain for granted and, quite rightly, no one bats an eyelid. However, in the 1960s and 1970s it …

6 May 2026

Party in the park: Gunnersbury 100

Gunnersbury Park is turning 100 years old – come and join the birthday celebrations which will bring together music, dance, family activities and a …

4 May 2026

100 years of Gunnersbury Park

Borough archivist Dr Jonathan Oates marks the centenary of Gunnersbury Park with a look back at the local landmark’s origins and history. It was …

28 Apr 2026

The day the whole borough went on strike

No buses or trains. No newspapers, and a struggle to open schools. Everything threatening to come to a standstill. The only general strike in …

8 Feb 2026

History of an author, an artist and a lost celebration

As any reader of our local history section will know, our borough has had more than its fair share of fascinating characters and interesting …

20 Oct 2025

Anne and Emily lend a hand with HS2

Recent milestone moments for the construction of HS2 brought the names of a pair of local historical figures back to the fore. Tunnels between …

15 Oct 2025

Who was James Barzey?

During Black History Month, a talk will shine a spotlight on a local man who had a profound effect on race relations. Dr Jonathan …

1 Sep 2025

Caught Between Two Wars: win copy of new book

A new book recounts the story of the Second World War viewed through the eyes of a child and her struggles with family trauma …

14 Aug 2025

VJ Day: 80-year anniversary

It is the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on Friday (15 August), a day that commemorates the end of the Second …

29 Apr 2025

Acton and VE Day

When the original VE Day (Victory in Europe) was celebrated 80 years ago, Acton was, in many ways, a very different town from that …

8 Apr 2025

‘Strangely like the Blitz’: VE Day remembered

It is the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The early May bank holiday will form part of a 4-day commemoration. Borough …

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