Willesden
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The WLHS was formed in 1974 by local enthusiasts who were interested in the history of the old Borough. The founder members had two main objectives: to ensure that the two thousand years of Willesden's history was not lost when the then new administrative Borough of Brent was born, and to seek out and record historical facts, because a community's future health is enhanced by a good knowledge of its past. Now, the Society has members of all types, active researchers, family historians, authors, photographers, and some who just enjoy the lectures and fellowship at the meetings. All are welcome. WLHS meets monthly from September to June, when lectures, usually with a Willesden flavour, are presented. A Journal is produced regularly, and from time to time there are guided walks and outings to places of historic interest. The Annual Subscription (£10.00) includes entry to all meetings and free copies of the WLHS Journal. We do hope you will join us to extend our knowledge of old Willesden. |
Unless otherwise shown, the Society meets at 7.3pm on a Wednesday from
September to June.
The meetings are held in Scout House, High Road, Willesden Green.
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PROGRAMME 2008 May 21st 'The Mayhew Homes - Then and Now.' - Sue Barrett. The locally famous Mayhew Homes has ministered to sick animals at the organisation's premises just outside our boundary in Trenmar Gardens for a century or so. Sue Barrett will talk about the history of the home and its present day activities. Jun 18th Annual General Meeting (and a short slide show or film of Willesden scenes) Please come along to support your management team - it really is quite enjoyable! This is also your chance to say thank you to the workers who keep WLHS alive. July 5th Friends of Kensal Green Cemetery Open Day. Note
that this is a Saturday. 11am to 5pm. |
WLHS chairman: 51 West Ella Road,
London NW10 9PT
email enquiries - for issues
dealing with the Willesden Local History Society and Willesden history in
general.
For Willesden enquiries concerning local history documents,
Street Directories, Census Returns, Voters Lists, Maps, and Local papers,
please contact Brent Archive & Library, 152, Olive Road, Cricklewood,
NW2 6UY.
Phone 020-8937 3541;
e-mail archive@brent.gov.uk
Website www.brent.gov.uk/archive
For Willesden enquiries concerning Anglican Burials
please contact the Cemeteries Office, Clifford Road, Alperton, Middx.
Phone 020-8902 2385. e-mail cemeteries@brent.gov.uk
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