Author Archives: LBHF Libraries

Introducing Our Heritage Officer, Gaverne Bennett

Posted on March 28, 2022 by LBHF Libraries

I work as the Heritage and Black History officer sitting under the Library team with the determination to continue the great work I could already see be seen being done in Hammersmith and Fulham borough. Attending a meeting with leading … Continue reading →

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The Heritage & Black History office has been busy…

Posted on March 22, 2022 by LBHF Libraries

The Heritage & Black History office have created lots of material to help you learn about the heritage and the people of Hammersmith and Fulham. H&F history timeline Which details the occupation of Hammersmith and Fulham from 3000 BCE to … Continue reading →

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Jessy Emma Scott’s Journal

Posted on March 8, 2022 by LBHF Libraries

In 1964 I came across an old journal in Thorps second hand bookshop at the top of Guildford High Street. I found it in a pile of books in the corridor waiting to be sorted out. It cost me 7/6d.  … Continue reading →

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Improving the H&F Library Service

Posted on February 28, 2022 by LBHF Libraries

We are excited to tell you about work which is under way to improve our library service!  Joining The Libraries Consortium From 1 June 2022 H&F Libraries will be joining The Libraries Consortium, a group of twenty one public library authorities.  As … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cards

Posted on January 3, 2022 by LBHF Libraries

At this time of year many of us are busy noting what Christmas Cards we received. This is a small collection of cards kept in my family for over one hundred years. We tend to think that our distant relatives … Continue reading →

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The Swinging Sixties

Posted on October 20, 2021 by LBHF Libraries

I dedicate this blog to my friend Colin Levy who passed away on 12 October after a short battle with cancer. May he rest in peace. On 12 April 1961 Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space and for … Continue reading →

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The School Year (1950s and 1960s): On little or no money

Posted on January 13, 2021 by LBHF Libraries

The post war and baby boomer years were pretty tough for many Shepherds Bush families. Money was tight and younger children would often wear hand-me-down clothes. Sometimes both parents worked, or the father would have to do extra work. Neighbours … Continue reading →

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In the grounds of Fulham Palace

Posted on July 21, 2020 by LBHF Libraries

The Gentle Author, who writes for Spitalfields Life, has very kindly given us permission to share his recent piece on walking around the grounds at Fulham Palace. You leave Putney Bridge Station, cross the road, enter the park by the river … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Volunteer Week, 1-7 June 2020

Posted on June 3, 2020 by LBHF Libraries

Volunteers are becoming a more and more important part of public library life. They help staff to deliver many regular events and activities such as reading groups, writing groups, coffee mornings and homework clubs that enhance the library service. Volunteers … Continue reading →

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Free Access to Ancestry Online

Posted on May 11, 2020 by LBHF Libraries

LBHF Library staff member, Karen Blackwell, explains how easy it is to use this free online resource This is really something to get excited about! Ancestry (library edition), usually only available in our library buildings, is now accessible from home … Continue reading →

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