Tag Archives: Uxbridge Road

Wartime memories – in the post-war years

Posted on February 8, 2018 by LBHF Libraries

I was a 1950s child of the ‘Baby Boomer’ era, and as I write this on my computer it’s hard to believe that I was born in a time when most households had no phone, television or fridge. We listened … Continue reading →

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The Franco British Exhibition

Posted on May 16, 2016 by LBHF Libraries

Uxbridge Road Entrance Arch to the Franco British Exhibition I recently purchased a newly published book entitled ‘Shepherd’s Bush behind the Scenes’ by Hermione Cameron. It’s full of fascinating old photos of Shepherds Bush and has a section on the … Continue reading →

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Shepherds Bush on TV, and in films and books

Posted on February 19, 2016 by LBHF Libraries

Any eagled eyed viewers watching the recent re-run on terrestrial TV of Jack Bauer, played by Kiefer Sutherland, in 24: Live Another Day might have noticed Shepherds Bush Market in the opening scenes of the first episode. What is interesting … Continue reading →

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