Willesden Local History Society
Covering Brondesbury, Cricklewood, Dollis Hill, Harlesden, Kensal Green, Kensal Rise, Kilburn, Mapesbury, Neasden, Stonebridge, Oxgate, Park Royal, Queen’s Park and Willesden Green
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Willesden
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Formed in 1974, the Willesden Local History Society believe that a community’s future health is enhanced by a good knowledge of its past.
Our aim is to foster interest in history, archaeology, conservation, and related subjects, with particular emphasis on our own locality, and to carry out research into the history and culture of our own locality.
WLHS 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.
The annual subscription is £20, which includes
- Free entry to monthly meetings (September to June), – now online – with a Willesden flavour, guided walks and outings to places of historic interest
- The Journal, which comes out twice a year
- Access to the members only area on the website, with back issues of the Journal and other local history materials
- Opportunities to take part in local history research and education projects
We are looking for people to become more involved in the running of the Society. Please come along and have a chat with us if you have an interest in local history and would like to help with the Society.
Events
All talks will be in person
For full details and arrangements, visit the Events page
Sunday 20th September. A walk through “Neasden, 100 years ago,” led by Margaret, followed by tea in the garden of 3 Lovat Close, Tanfield Avenue.
Wednesday 21st October. A talk by local Policeman Sean Cunningham.
Wednesday 18th November (To be confirmed)
“Willesden Trades Hall”, a viewing of the newly-released film.
Wednesday 16th December.
WLHS Christmas Party, to be held at The Grange, Neasden Lane, NW10 1QB, by kind invitation of Vijay Amin.
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Recording of previous meetings are available from the Archive
What we offer
The WHLS archive:
- All back issues of the WLHS Journal, which started in 1994.
- Recordings of some of the online lectures
- Downloads of walking tour guides
Local history publications
Available to buy online