Kew Bridge Steam Museum is to play host to a display of historic fire engines dating from 1914 to the 1980's on Sunday 17th May. Organised by the Fire Service Preservation Group, the display will feature early motorised Dennis fire engines, 1914 and 1916, including a 1916 petrol … [Read more...]
RAF Uxbridge proposals agreed
January 25, 2009 By
Councillors in Hillingdon have agreed revised proposals for the future of RAF Uxbridge following consultation on draft ideas last year. Council officials say the 340 responses received from residents have helped ensure that the proposals reflect the needs of the local community. During … [Read more...]
Victorian London photos go on display
December 3, 2008 By
An exhibition of photos showing the capital’s Victorian past will be on display from 13th December at Church Farmhouse Museum in Barnet. The Historic Views of London exhibition contains images from former Barnet resident Bernard Howarth-Loomes’s personal collection, now held … [Read more...]
Hendon marks 350th anniversary of Cromwell’s death
September 25, 2008 By
Hendon’s Church Farm House Museum, the borough’s only surviving mid-17th Century building, is housing a display of Civil War memorabilia to mark the 350th anniversary of Oliver Cromwell’s death this month. Cromwell is best known for his involvement in the Civil War and role … [Read more...]
Shakespeare’s First Theatre Found
August 8, 2008 By
Archaeologists from the Museum of London have unearthed what they believe to be the remains of one of London’s earliest playhouses and Shakespeare’s first. The discovery was made during excavations for the building of a new theatre in Shoreditch by the Tower Theatre Company. According … [Read more...]
English Heritage Welcomes Smithfield Refusal
August 8, 2008 By
English Heritage has welcomed a Government decision to refuse planing permission for the demolition of the General Market building at Smithfield Market. Communities Secretary Hazel Blears refused permission after accepting that the planned demolition would damage the area's character … [Read more...]
New Roman Collection Goes On Display
December 7, 2007 By
A new exhibition opens today at the Museum of London featuring an unprecedented collection of 19 metal vessels from the late Roman period, hailed by archaeologists as the most significant find in 30 years of excavations in the Upper Walbrook valley, in the heart of what is now the … [Read more...]
Historic Tube Signs Reinstated
June 22, 2006 By
Two original 1930's signs directing people to Warwick Avenue and Maida Vale Underground stations have been restored and reinstated by Transport for London. The signs have undergone a comprehensive restoration process; sign cases have been reconstructed, existing panels have been … [Read more...]
