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Bilton Road shops history by Tone B (Member 10272503) on 8-Apr-2012
I, with a schoolmate from the 50s, am writing a history of the shops of Bilton Road (from 1933 to now).

Would anyone with personal knowledge of the subject like to collaborate?
  
  • Re: Bilton Road shops history by keith williams (Member 10241513) on 18-Apr-2012
    Tone > > I Would suggest you put a message on the Southall Knowhere board

    It is much more active and some of the users have access to a vast photo library - nearly all Greenford info seems to go on the Southall board.

  • Re: Bilton Road shops history by Yvonne Butler (Member 10237916) on 27-Apr-2012
    see also....frith photos memories ..site in google...perivale.....shops etc there....photos...peoples memories.........

  • Re: Bilton Road shops history by Tone B (Member 10272503) on 13-May-2012
    Thanks, keith williams. I've done that.

  • Re: Bilton Road shops history by Tone B (Member 10272503) on 13-May-2012
    Thanks, Yvonne Butler.
    I've seen the Frith photographs.
    And I think I've got all the books available about Perivale. Perivale -- the forgotten parish!

    It's a long time since I walked alongside Perivale Brook. I'd be surprised if many people know where it was (is).

  • Re: Bilton Road shops history by keith williams (Member 10241513) on 14-May-2012
    I have an old book somewhere. It is called "A history of Greenford Parva" (I think). Do you have this??

  • Re: Bilton Road shops history by keith williams (Member 10241513) on 14-May-2012
    Found the book this afternoon. I've had it for years and it's called "Chronicle of Greenford Parva"

  • Re: Bilton Road shops history by Tone B (Member 10272503) on 15-May-2012
    Yes, I've got "The Chronicles of Greenford Parva". And I've got "A Farm in Perivale".

    And even a map whereon Bilton Road stops at Perivale Brook and doesn't get as far west as Horsenden Lane!

  • Re: Bilton Road shops history by keith williams (Member 10241513) on 16-May-2012
    "A farm in Perivale" is a book I have never heard of before reading your comment. . It sounds very interesting. . When was it published?? But I have also got "Bygone Hanwell" by Sir Montague Sharp

  • Re: Bilton Road shops history by Tone B (Member 10272503) on 18-May-2012
    "A Farm In Perivale" by Eva Farley.
    Published by the Author in 1985, printed by Print Plus, 8 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, C09 2DA and reprinted March 1995. ISBN 0 951049100
    Try for it at Amazon.

    It's about Horsenden Hill Farm. (I remember it well, back in the '50s. Now used by the parks Department.

    Tone

  • Re: Bilton Road shops history by keith williams (Member 10241513) on 21-May-2012
    Hi Tone

    I wasn't aware of this book and I'll try and get one for myself and one my brother. He was in the Sea Scouts somewhere in Perivale, and when I was last there (about 40 years ago now) I remember seeing the gravestone of his group leader, "Skip" in Perivale churchyard. I was really a north Hanwell person, but the Brent & Horsenden Hill were our playgrounds so I remember where the farm ... more >>

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greenford high st 1939 by Yvonne Butler (Member 10237916) on 15-Oct-2011
s.davis corner shop.....photo on google...folded os map 1939 large photo shop windows high full around corner...what did it sell...exactly where was it......thanks.....lists baker...and other shops known 1940s 50s 60 s70s gt memories greenford and also shops   
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Level Crossing in Aintree Road by Dennis Troughton (Member 10259579) on 24-Mar-2011
Here's a long shot - just came across this messaage board. I do believe many years ago there was a level crossing in Aintree Road which was on a siding leading to/from Sandersons Wallpaper Factory. Does anybody remember this and can confirm my suspicions? There is still an obvious "hump" in the road today right where the Nat West Bank is situated and what would have been sidings is now a long car ... more >>   
  • Re: Level Crossing in Aintree Road by Yvonne Butler (Member 10237916) on 16-May-2011
    several photo sandersons on google...saw...perhaps was hayes hillingdon.com...site photos.....were several.....

  • Re: Level Crossing in Aintree Road by keith williams (Member 10241513) on 23-May-2011
    Dennis, I do not think there was a level crossing there, although not impossible, if there was, it must have been removed before the Central Line was built 1948. If it existed, it must have been built by the GWR as that was excusively their line up as far as Northolt Junction. So the best way to find out for absolute certain is to contact one of the Great Western Railway societies as thay hav... more >>

  • Re: Level Crossing in Aintree Road by Les Disbrey (Member 10263506) on 19-Jul-2011
    Yes there was a level crossing and rail line through where the Natwest Bank is.During the wartime years Sanderson's was manufacturing aircraft parts and each day around 4.30pm a GWR tank engine brought out a line of wagons.From time to time the gates were also closed at different times.Also late in 1940 during the air raids,a heavy AA gun was deployed on a wagon to supplement the lighter ones on t... more >>

  • Re: Level Crossing in Aintree Road by Les Disbrey (Member 10263506) on 19-Jul-2011
    Should have said Wadsworth Road,not Aintree
    Les

  • Re: Level Crossing in Aintree Road by keith williams (Member 10241513) on 26-Jul-2011
    Aha. That figures, but the siding(s) must have been taken up for the Central Line to have been built around 1947 as there seems to be no trace of it now. I still recommend contact with the "Great Western Society"

  • Re: Level Crossing in Aintree Road by Les Disbrey (Member 10263506) on 17-Aug-2011
    The sidings were at ground level whereas the Central Line runs over the bridge at same level as the GWR.The building of the Central Line extension was mothballed in 1939 and finally opened early in 1947.
    Les

  • Re: Level Crossing in Aintree Road by keith williams (Member 10241513) on 4-Sep-2011
    Of course, As the Central Line ran parallel, but SOUTH of the G.W.R. line, it wouldn't have mattered if the sidings survived after the Central had been built as they would not have had any effect at all on building the Central. Silly me, MUST be an "age thing"

  • Re: Level Crossing in Aintree Road by keith williams (Member 10241513) on 1-Jan-2012
    A Great Western Railway search on wikipedia does indeed show that there once was a dedicated siding into the Sanderson factory, with the junction to the main line facing the Old Oak Common direction

  • Re: Level Crossing in Aintree Road by Tone B (Member 10272503) on 8-Apr-2012
    Certainly there was a crossing in Aintree/Wadsworth road, by where the bank is. And it continued along where the carpark is and then there was another one across Horsenden Lane through where the flats, and scout hut behind them, are.

    I remember waiting as the gates were closed an the train crossed the road.

    And yes, the Central was on the other side (south) of the GWR.

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GB Film Library, Aintree Road, Perivale by Angela (Member 10257447) on 1-Feb-2011
GB film library in Aintree Road was my 1st job after leaving school.

I would love to hear from anybody that worked there in the 1950s and 1960s

Once a week we had a film show. I loved working there and would dearly love to hear from anybody that also worked ... more >>
  
  • Re: GB Film Library, Aintree Road, Perivale by Jim Brandon (Member 10267827) on 25-Nov-2011
    Hello Angela,
    My first job on leaving Selborne boys school in 1956 was at the GB Film library. I started work there in September 1956 as an office boy in the accounts department which was housed in a large wooden shed like structure at the back of the main building. My wages were £3 per week. I can even now remember some of the people that worked there. Mr.King was the general manager, John Malt... more >>

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Searching for employers of Sandersons who lost their jobs during the 2003 takeover by Chris Evans (Member 10245705) on 15-Mar-2010
I'm hoping to speak with former employees of Sandersons to talk about the company prior to the takeover in 2003.

Please get in touch through this forum or directly at my googlemail account with the name chrisevans.info

Thanks!
Chris
  
  • Re: Searching for employers of Sandersons who lost their jobs during the 2003 takeover by Yvonne Butler (Member 10237916) on 24-Dec-2010
    there was nice sanderson wallpaper shop 1974 greenford high st...had regency stripe rolls for hall..nicest wallpaper we ever had

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keatsway greenford by ken reed (Member 10244956) on 21-Feb-2010
Would like to hear from any one who lived on Keats way. I was born at #12 in 1929, and wonder if any of my (very) old friends are still up and about.   
  • Re: keatsway greenford by Yvonne Butler (Member 10237916) on 24-Feb-2010
    see southallknowhere site memories allemby etc...keats double blooms heavy pink blousy spring blossom...best trees street....photos on site greenford best ever seen

  • Re: keatsway greenford by Yvonne Butler (Member 10237916) on 24-Feb-2010
    history etc photos on sboard site...flood relief greenford after let costons brent river bridge flood again to save harp resevoir hses suffer.....police in little dingy boats .could not get work up greenford rd north..1980.......so bigger water pipes layed portland cres etc to take more water away..low lying....

  • Re: keatsway greenford by ken reed (Member 10244956) on 24-Jul-2010
    how does one get to pictures on this site. thanks ken

  • Re: keatsway greenford by Yvonne Butler (Member 10237916) on 4-Oct-2010
    sboard site photos is southall.....photos all areas around..........type www.flickr.com...............................sign in...........................southallboard18
    and 17/16 etc etc........or in google type southallboard photostream

  • Re: keatsway greenford by Yvonne Butler (Member 10237916) on 4-Oct-2010
    photos are part of southallknowhere site

  • Re: keatsway greenford by Yvonne Butler (Member 10237916) on 17-Sep-2011
    2 photos costons brent flood and 2 of bombed war load hay pub there....on flickrsouthallboard photostream.and granada cinema...redlion long veg stall..litten pub...church..etc

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Check out London Sound Survey by IMR (Member 10239108) on 22-Jul-2009
After love or money? Never mind, have a listen instead to the capital's everyday soundtrack on London Sound Survey:

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Hustlers, beggars, football chants, pub singalongs, wildlife, street preachers, market traders, sound maps of London and lots more. Go there!
  
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Visit my website www.securityforlife.info for further info... more >>
  
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Karaoke in Perivale by teichin (Member 10234073) on 21-Dec-2008
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Follow the simple instructions and record your song! You can also ... more >>
  
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Mornington Road, Greenford by Michael Braden (Member 10097376) on 14-Dec-2008
Like the entry by Mysterio, I am outting this here as there is no seperate entry for Greenford.
In September 1940, I was home for lunch from Dormers Wells School. It was a nice day, and my mother was in the garden talking to our next door neighbour.I was conscious of aircraft overhead. There had been no air raid warning, so we were surprised when suddenly there was anti-aircraft guns firing. Th... more >>
  
  • Re: Mornington Road, Greenford by Yvonne Butler (Member 10237916) on 24-Feb-2010
    we had to go get buckets water several days mornington rd stand pipe 1970s lived nearby..//new sewer pipes being layed etc..yes knew bomb...good library greenford had local hist displays...and heritage centre with motorbikes hist by cenotaph....my cousin cycled bike to allemby left it at aunts then back to southall from dormers there at end school...think they must have had side gate field open i... more >>

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Modern Jive /WCSwing Workshops and Competitions 2008 by S.B (Member 10184513) on 22-Jun-2008
Dancers from across the Globe will descend on Cheshire to compete at the 'UK Star Studded Championships held at Northwich Memorial Hall on the 1st,2nd & 3rd of August.
This is the first time this venue will be used to hold this event, the Saturday evening includes a Modern Jive & West Coast Swing Freestyle.
The competition for the first time will have a Modern Jive category, 'UK Modern Jive ProA... more >>
  
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IBM Greenford by Mysterio (Member 10216300) on 7-Nov-2007
As there was no listing for Greenford under Middlesex, Perivale was the next best thing!

I have began a reunion/nostalgia group on Facebook for anyone who worked at IBM Greenford:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6856483981
  
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PERIVALE AND ST. JOHN FISHER SCHOOLS by Thelma Charlton (Member 10118428) on 2-Jul-2007
For all the old pupils of Perivale and St. John Fisher schools in Federal and Sarsfield Road I thought you might like to know that beginning at the end of the summer term both schools will be demolished to make way for two brand new state of the art schools to be opened 2009/10. Last Saturday, 30th June, I was invited to attend the last Summer Fun Day at St. John Fisher School. The whole day wa... more >>   
  • Re: PERIVALE AND ST. JOHN FISHER SCHOOLS by susan sofutorunu (Member 10238680) on 4-Jul-2009
    My fondest memories are held here as my father was caretaker of the school back in the late 60s and early 70s. I went to the secondary modern girls school which is now a small part left of the original school . We lived in the house in sarsfield ave no 64 and had many friends in the street . xxxxxx

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Photo request by Thelma Charlton (Member 10118428) on 3-Nov-2006
I now have a photograph of No.11 Devon Close, Perivale taken on 1st November. If Evelyn Jenner would care to contact me I will arrange for her to have a copy   
  • Re: Photo request by evelyn jenner (Member 10197413) on 12-Nov-2006
    I've been wondering about 11 Devon Close, Perivale, for a while now as I was told last year that it had been demolished. I'd love the photo you have taken.
    Looking forward to hearing from you.
    Evelyn Jenner

  • Re: Photo request by Thelma Charlton (Member 10118428) on 15-Nov-2006
    Hello Evelyn, please e-mail me on thelma.charlton@ntlworld.com with your address or e-mail address so I can either send you a hard copy of e-copy. Thelma

  • Re: Photo request by Detroiter (Member 10167874) on 14-Jul-2009
    Hello, Do you know Subangini (Suby or Suba) Thevapala, a tamil girl lived at 56 Devon Close?.

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Purely4Pleasure by P4P (Member 10194735) on 3-Oct-2006
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There is something to spice up everyone's life and we hope that you will find something of interest to you. If you do please mention 'knowhere' when you place your first order over £15 to receive a free gift.
  
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Gliding Holidays by Malcolm Jackson (Member 10123942) on 22-Mar-2006
Fancy a holiday with a difference this year? Why not learn to fly gliders at Kent Gliding Club, near Challock, Kent? Visit the website at http://www.kent-gliding-club.co.uk/ for more details.   
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Cafe by michael j. gibbins (Member 10175909) on 2-Feb-2006
Does anyone know the name of the cafe that was to the right of the entrance to Sandersons Wallpaper factory, it was there in the 40's & 50's. Near Perivale tube station on Horsenden Lane South.
The 7 up sign outside the cafe was always so prominant.
Mike
  
  • Re: Cafe by Chris Evans (Member 10245705) on 15-Mar-2010
    Dear Mike,

    I'm a lecturer at Ruskin School of Drawing & Fine Art, Oxford

    I am currently mapping different eras of craftsmanship with regards to the production of William Morris's designs (for an exhibition in Maastricht, The Netherlands) and of particular interest would be to be able to talk with someone who was working with William Morris's designs at Sandersons up until the takeover by Gre... more >>

  • Re: Cafe by Motco (Member 10255946) on 27-Jul-2011
    I remember the café well and sometimes went in for a cold drink while out and about on my bike as a pre-teen in the fifties. I would hazard a guess that it was the Station Café but stress that this is only a guess. The sign was, as you say, dominated by advertising - this was common then. There was a juke box inside which a spent the occasional sixpence on. Do you remember the chap with the magn... more >>

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Looking for my friend by Detroiter (Member 10167874) on 29-Oct-2005
Hello,
I am searching for my friend Subangini Devapalan (Suba or Subi), who was living in Perivale. She was a student at Bristol. I am not sure if she still lives in Perivale or moved out. If anybody having information, kindly please provide it to my email address introgue@yahoo.com

I appreciate your help.
  
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Power Steering by Malcolm Jackson (Member 10123942) on 29-Aug-2005
If you have a power steering problem call our Greenwich SE10 factory on 020 8853 3343 for advice and save a bundle on main dealer prices.   
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