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| Please don't try to advertise products or services in this forum. Thank you. Post or Ask something here in 'Willesden' Willesden house prices circa 1957Odd question but can anyone tell me price of 2 bed terrace in approx 1957 and weekly rent of such a property Post reply -->London Willesden charlie g 4 Feb Willesden perrydianne@yahoo.comDoes anyone know anything about Peter Adolph Young, living at 40 cambridge avenue willesden in 1925. He was a musician in the music hall and had several children Post reply -->London Willesden Dianne 4 Feb Willesden Knight FamilyI'm seeking any information about my father Douglas Charles Knight born in 1918. All that I know is that his mother's name was Olive her occupation was listed as "maid"; she later remarried probably in the 1920's. He had a younger brother named John. He told me one time that there were three Douglas Charles Knight's ( all of the first born son's had this name ) buried in the cemetery in Willesden but not which cemetery! Dad was estranged from his mother and brother after the death of his father likely in the early 1920's. Any information about this family would be greatly appreciated. Please email me at Mail-me Thanks Post reply -->London Willesden charlie Knight 3 Feb Willesden OBrien, Walsh, Burns Rd, Earlsmead Rd, Mordaunt RdI would really appreciate any help regarding the O'Brien and Walsh families circa 1915-1940 in and around Burns Rd, Earlsmead Rd and Mordaunt Rd and the areas of Harlesden, Willesden and Kensal Green for the purposes of family history. I would be especially interested in help regarding a Winifred Ida O'Brien. If you would be kind enough to email me at Mail-me I would be very grateful. Post reply -->London Willesden A. Walsh 29 Jan Willesden 55 Mayo RdDoes anyone remember the family that lived there. My name is carla roberts nee sharpe. I am interested in the family history if anyone can tell me anything. Post reply -->London Willesden carla roberts 21 Jan Willesden Wooler EngineeringHi I am interested in the history of the Wooler motorcycle company. The factory was at Old Oak Common Lane Willesden Juction between 1914 and 1919. Would any one have any information, grandfather who worked there or photogragh of the area? Dennis Post reply -->London Willesden Dennis Brown 11 Dec | These aren't commercial ads below: they are a rotating selection of postings contributed by MoveThat.com users in the last 24h. |
Willesdenhi there im trying to find out infomation on the midwinters in willesden,i no that they lived in selby ave in willesden,my grandmothers name was queenie and grandad was called george does anybody remember them they had 7 children micheal was the last born my father please if anyone can remember this family please get in touch my emailis Mail-me thankyou clare midwinter or you can call me on 02088032047/07943105658. Post reply -->London Willesden clare midwinter 22 Jan Willesden Fitzgerald - 64, Nicoll Road, WillesdenI am trying to trace any information relating to my paternal grandfather John Fitzgerald (whom I never knew). He moved from South Wales in the late 1920's to London. Together with his wife Florence Margaret and his children Kathleen, Thomas, Ellen, Vincent and Michael Francis they lived at 64, Nicoll Road, Willesden until at least March 1940 when Florence died. John worked as a labourer in a railway locomotive department. Any help would be gratefully received. Mail-me Post reply -->London Willesden Barry Fitzgerald 6 Dec WillesdenDoes anyone remember the cafe that was on the corner of church road and the other one i cant remember it was called the Rainbow cafe. Mail-me Post reply -->London Willesden maureen 1 Dec Willesden Taylors LaneI have just been looking at the Willesden street map on the internet and it appears Taylors Lane has been renamed to Hawkings Rd. Bridge Rd and Gibbons Rd are still there but the roads off Taylors Lane have been renamed. Does anyone know why and when these roads were renamed? I lived in Taylors Lane from 1941 - 1959. Vic Clark Post reply -->London Willesden Vic 11 Nov ^ Willesden Mail-me i use to live in woodhayes road - my uncle owned the newsagents in taylors lane. Harrisons. my other uncle owned the cafe in hillside stonebridge. Skinners. Post reply -->London Willesden janette 8 Feb Willesden Penny for the Guy - 1950sThis is a good time to remember the 'story' about those kids who took a guy out to collect pennies in the mid '50s. As I heard it, they took the guy on an old pushchair around the shops in Church Rd. when they went inside the Butchers (opposite Curzon Cres and the Post office - I can't remember the name) The Butcher was obviously a bit p***** by this and stabbed the guy with one of his knives. Unfortunately it was a kid dressed up to make a ‘very life like’ guy. Was this true or just a story? If true what happened ? Post reply -->London Willesden Dj 4 Nov ^ WillesdenI think the butchers opposite Curzon Crescent was Carpenters. My mother told me of a boy being stabbed accidentally while dressed as a guy, but I don't think it was outside this butchers. This story goes back to before WWII and my mother told me about it before 1950 just in case I would have unthinkingly done something similar. The gist of the story is just as you account. Ron. Frith Post reply -->London Willesden 26 Nov Willesden pound lane neighboursanyone who lived in pound lane in the 1980's to 1990's would love to hear from you. Mail-me Post reply -->London Willesden 24 Oct Willesden HEJCZEI FAMILY HEJCZEI FAMILY we are trying to find anyone who knew Alexander Joszef Hejczei or Nicola Lauri who lived in Pound Lane Willesden. If anyone knows these people we would love to hear from you Pam Curran Mail-me Post reply -->London Willesden 21 Oct Willesden Rose Sausage FactoryDoes anyone know when Rose's sausage factory closed and are any of the Rose Family still in the area ? Mail-me Post reply -->London Willesden Cheryl 13 Oct Willesden Kilburn and Willesden Mother and Baby homeHi my name is Ruth Higgins. I was born in that home on the 16th June, 1963 and 3 months later was placed for adoption with a family in Ireland. I was wondering if anyone knew my birth mother? Her name was Margaret O' Shea and she would have been around 22 at the time.I did trace her before she died but never really got to know her as she lived in New York. I would love to know more about her or the O'Shea family. I believe she had a brother John (deceased) married to an Emily who could also be still alive and living in the UK. Hopefully someone out there can help me. Ruth My email address is Mail-me Post reply -->London Willesden Ruth 5 Oct Willesden the old bakeryWill anyone remember the old bakery next to the blue cross dogs home in bridge street. I can remember nicking the rolls the bakery put out to cool. naughty me. Diane Post reply -->London Willesden 30 Sep ^ WillesdenThe bakery you mention was the energen factory in B ridge rd My Mother worked their in the war years Post reply -->London Willesden irisgonline@bigpond.com.au 26 Oct Willesden Chamberlayne MansionsAnyone remember the Selman Family that lived there from 1915 to 1941? John Mail-me Post reply -->London Willesden 8 Sep Willesden taylors lane cafeis anybody old enough to remember the railway carriage cafe on the corner of taylors lane and church road,I would think not but someone out there might,heres hoping. Post reply -->London Willesden terry g 6 Sep ^ Willesdenthe cafe is still thier but closed im sure ur chating about the one next to the lotments i was born an raised in church road 1985 2009 my mum still lives thier Post reply -->London Willesden reade walk 22 Oct ^ WillesdenYes I rember the cafe , I lived in Bridge rd in the war years Geoff Logue anyone rember me Post reply -->London Willesden irisgonline@bigpond.com.au 26 Oct ^ Willesden pubs willesden harlesden ecthello tony re your reply on the 9th sept,the cafe i was talking about was the actual Railway carriage cafe not the one on the bend by bridge road,this one was on the coener of church road and taylors lane,as for the ace cafe ..yes was in there a few times bloody orriable pies they were too,as for the pubs I think I fell out of most of them in my time there..white hart white horse ect ect. Post reply -->London Willesden terry g 20 Sep ^ Willesden Railway carriage cafeIs this the carraige that was replaced by the advertising hording in the late 50's? After the cafe closed in the (guessing here) early 50's. On the southern side of Taylors Lane/Church Rd corner. Post reply -->London Willesden Dj 23 Sep ^ Willesdenhi dj...yes that seems to be the right position where the hoardings were,have you got memories of it or who owned it,would be good to know as it was my grandad who owned it,many thanks terryg Post reply -->London Willesden 30 Sep ^ Willesden Willesden Railway carriage cafeNo sorry! I only rememberit from going past when I was a little sprog. We lived at the Brentfield road end of the Alley way past the Power Station. Do you remember the Civil Defence House ( by the cooling Towers) being Blown up! It was in two halves I being 'Traditional' structure and the other reinforced. Then they used it for rescue training etc. Post reply -->London Willesden Dj 19 Oct Willesden FRED TAYLOR, a jockey or horse trainer early 1900s-1920sI am tracing my family history and have found that some of my family were in WILLESDEN in the early 1900's to around WW2. The 3 different addresses I have are 121 and 123 Roundwood Road, 3 Ilex Road, and 4 Beaconsfield Road. The name is FREDERICK TAYLOR and has on different ocassions been a Jockey, horse trainer and later and horse dealer plus a laundryman. He married Mina (or Minnie) Brown in 1900. They had two daughters Emily Victoria and Ethel Wilhelmina. Family members say they had a laundry in Shepherds Bush went to Brighton and then back to London (big place!) Other names in Willesden are JONATHAN GIBBONS and CHARLES SKEATS (of 3 Ilex Road). They were in Willesden as late as 1950's. If this rings any bells it would be great to hear from you but sorry it's so far in the deep and distant past. Thanks all Tony Brown Dartford Mail-me Post reply -->London Willesden Tony Brown 13 Aug ^ WillesdenHi Tony I lived in Beaconsfield Rd Willesden from 1937 to 1968 the only family of Taylors who lived there lived at number 8 who were my Aunt and Uncle . Their daughter Peggy married a Skeats . Alan Post reply -->London Willesden Alan Wilebore 16 Nov ^ WillesdenHi Alan, I have just seen your post regarding the Taylors of Beaconsfield Road. I vaguely remember the Taylors as we were the Berry family (Parents Stan Edna opposite). I was born there in 1954 - 79 at number 9 . I was friends with Susan Webb opposite and she had 2 brothers Peter and Jim I think. Their father tragically died in a train accident. I do recall having a conversation when I was around 11 with I think one of the Taylors about how much Dockers were being paid - £40 per week they told me and I was truly amazed at the time! Post reply -->London Willesden Diane 27 Jan |