Tag Archives: Hammersmith

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 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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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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School Memories from the 1960s

Posted on August 5, 2019 by LBHF Libraries

Christopher Wren Secondary Modern School. Years 1 to 3 The plans for two new interconnected schools in Shepherds Bush were revealed in 1952 with a projected cost of £633,000. The old North Hammersmith Secondary School on Bryony Road would be … Continue reading →

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A Walk along the Towpath: Hammersmith Bridge to Putney Bridge

Posted on July 23, 2019 by LBHF Libraries

Last year I wrote about the section of the towpath that passes through Hammersmith. Today we walk from Hammersmith Bridge to Putney Bridge. In the early days, the Fulham riverside was farm land, mainly orchards and market gardens, owned by … Continue reading →

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William Morris and Hammersmith | Spitalfields Life

Posted on September 4, 2018 by LBHF Libraries

The Gentle Author, who writes for Spitalfields Life, has very kindly given us permission to share his recent piece on William Morris in the East End as Hammersmith is mentioned several times. And here are a couple of photos from … Continue reading →

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Read and Relax reading groups in LBHF

Posted on April 6, 2018 by LBHF Libraries

This is guest blog post from Liz Ison. She works for The Reader and looks after the Read and Relax reading groups that run in LBHF. Over to Liz to tell us more… Do you love stories, poems and great … Continue reading →

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Baby’s first library card – inspiring a lifelong love of reading

Posted on March 13, 2018 by LBHF Libraries

It’s never too early to start reading to your baby – so all newborn babies in Hammersmith & Fulham are being given their very own library card to help inspire the love of reading. This new scheme will see parents automatically … Continue reading →

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Alfred Daniels’ Murals In Hammersmith | Spitalfields Life

Posted on February 22, 2017 by LBHF Libraries

Source: Alfred Daniels’ Murals In Hammersmith | Spitalfields Life

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Stuff it

Posted on May 14, 2015 by LBHF Libraries

To celebrate World Book Night we were lucky enough to host a visit from James Wallman, local author of the book Stuffocation: Living more with less. His book deals with very topical issues that affect us all today. The author argues … Continue reading →

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