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Posted on May 2, 2013 by Saycey
In a copy of New Penny Magazine, dated 1st February 1902, there is a wonderful article by A. Wallis Myers on some of the well known first-class referees at the time, including one who happened to come from the Bush. C.D. Crisp is described as ‘one of the most eminent authorities on the game’. So much so that he used to attend FA headquarters for the purpose of ‘putting aspiring referees through their paces.’ His article then goes on to … Continue reading →
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Posted on March 20, 2013 by Saycey
The Sun – 120 Askew Road, London W12 ‘The Sun’ was one of the oldest pubs in the Borough and was included on a list in 1716. Although there may well be some confusion with another establishment in the Borough with the same name ? On 13th March, 1715 at the ‘Kings Arms’ in Fulham, the first annual list was made for 1716, it contained the names of 25 persons licensed to keep alehouses in Hammersmith, but apart from three … Continue reading →
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Posted on January 24, 2013 by Saycey
On Friday (25th January), the Dale Youth Boxing Club will be hosting a boxing gala at the Harrow Club in Freston Road, W10. Commencing at 7.30pm, 20 fights have been scheduled including a 71kg bout between the Dale’s Will McDermott and All Stars’ Obi Egbunike from Harlesden. Tickets are just £15 and its pay on the door. Further details appeared in last Friday’s local Gazette: ‘Dale Youth are hoping it will be third time lucky when they host their first … Continue reading →
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Posted on December 18, 2012 by Saycey
On a recent trip to the Hammersmith archive, the following pre-Who article was uncovered whilst Colin, Bernard and I were researching various newspapers on micro-film for future QPR articles. There, within a local Gazette dated 21st November 1963, was the headline: ‘The Detours are Finding Their Way to Fame’. Wonderful article and the rest, as they say, is history: ‘Are you getting fed-up with the Beatles ? Then try screaming for a home grown group: The Detours. I’m sure they … Continue reading →
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Posted on October 11, 2012 by Finney
Simon Staal was over from Sweden and as he was staying in Lancaster Gate, I thought that it was a good opportunity to have a pint with him down the Bayswater Road. Situated on the edge of the Manor and opposite Kensington Gardens, ‘The Swan’ dates back as a coaching Inn to at least 1721, and as a tavern or similar, to possibly the early 1600’s ? It is also thought that it was once called ‘The Saracen’s Head’? There … Continue reading →
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Posted on October 5, 2012 by Finney
Written by Peter Trott and edited by Cat Moulton Peter kindly wrote a superb article for us in 2010 titled: ‘Thorpebank Road, Shepherd’s Bush & the QPR Connection’: http://www.indyrs.co.uk/?p=384 Last month I was invited to the launch of his book: ‘Wormholt Park – The First Hundred Years’ at the Hummingbird Cafe on Oaklands Grove. It was also nice to finally meet up with Peter. Following this very successful launch, a Press Release was issued on 21st September: ‘Local resident, Peter … Continue reading →
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Posted on September 20, 2012 by Finney
The North Pole is an historic pub on the corner of Latimer Road and North Pole Road, but now, it is sadly boarded up. There had been rumours for some time that firstly Sainsbury ‘s were interested in the site, but now there are plans to turn the pub into a Tesco Express store. The word now is that Tesco’s have taken a 20-year lease on the ground floor and basement from Riding House Investments and are currently seeking planning … Continue reading →
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Posted on September 2, 2012 by Finney
Greg Burns wrote the following article for the local Chronicle: ‘QPR Football Club are the latest Premier League Side to throw their backing behind the campaign to save the borough’s threatened accident and emergency department. The top-flight side is taking time out to voice their concerns about plans to shut the A & E department at Hammersmith Hospital in Du Cane Road – a stone’s throw from their Loftus Road ground. The facility is earmarked for closure by NHS North … Continue reading →
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Posted on July 30, 2012 by Finney
I have produced various items for this site which have covered my growing up period from 1946 (from 1950 in Shepherd’s Bush). Several contributors of more tender years than I have commented on the uncluttered (but deprived !) times we lived in. For those of you who grew up from the late 60’s onwards I can understand how difficult it must be to understand what life was like in ‘the olden days’ ! Living in the 50’s was like living … Continue reading →
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Posted on July 16, 2012 by Finney
Following Mr Justice Wilkie’s ruling against the local authority at the Royal Courts of Justice in May, last month Hammersmith and Fulham Council hit back by issuing compulsory purchase order notifications to the Goldhawk Road traders. This now means that the case goes before the Secretary of State via various stages including a Public Inquiry. On Saturday, 28th July, the Portobello Pop-Up Cinema is putting on a benefit screening of ‘Quadrophenia’. This special event is in aid of the campaign … Continue reading →
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