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"Isleworth in the Spotlight" Event (Sat 16th -Sun 17th Sept)

TW7..it's just down the road..Osterley, Spring Grove and Isleworth in the south. Postal address wise all three are Isleworth TW7 from Gillette Factory and Osterley Park in the north..to the London Apprentice in the south.There are two electoral wards in TW7: Osterley and Spring Grove ward in the north with all three Councillors being Conservative.  The Isleworth ward in the south having three ICG Community Councillors...as if you didn't know!Lots of attractions..and history..and fine buildings, clubs and Societies in TW7...but from the Forums you be thinking that there was only Ivybridge and its residents group(s) worth knowing about!Please cast those thoughts aside..and be aware that this weekend The Isleworth Society have a programme of happenings on Saturday and Sunday..centred on the fine Public Hall (old Town hall) in South Street.The next message will include the Event Notice published in last week's issue of the Brentford,Chiswick and Isleworth Times.and we'll try and post a few pictures too!

Jim Lawes ● 7174d76 Comments

The Same guy who set up HounslowTW3 has set up one for Isleworth Residents it can be found at: www.isleworthtw7.net if anyone is Interested..

Simon Anderson ● 5850d

Hi Joan,Here's the answer from Google. I like the translation of the  Motto...I ought to show pugnatious Conal!Motto 'JUNCTI PROGREDIAMUR' - Let us go forward together"--------------------------------------------------------HOUNSLOW, LONDON BOROUGH OFARMS: Per fesse Azure and Gules on a Fesse wavy between in chief two Wings conjoined in base Argent surmounted of a Sword erect Or and in base a Lion rampant guardant per fesse Or and Argent a barrulet wavy Azure.CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours upon Ferns proper a Talbot passant Sable supporting over the dexter shoulder a Post Horn Or.SUPPORTERS: On either side a Griffin Or gorged with a Collar gemel wavy Azure and charged on the wings with a Seax, the cutting edge inwards proper pomel and hilt Gules.BADGE: In front of two Wings Argent each charged with two Barrulets wavy Azure a Seax erect proper pomel and hilt Gules the blade surmounted of a Lion's Face Or.Motto 'JUNCTI PROGREDIAMUR' - Let us go forward together".Granted 3rd Sep�tember 1964.The London Borough of Hounslow was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Brentford and Chiswick, the Borough of Heston and Isleworth and the Feltham Urban District.So...it's goodnight from JL London! (1.30am) although there are still 9 viewers on the website at this good hour and they may yet join in this thread!

Jim Lawes ● 6933d

I never knew there was a Coat of Arms.  What does the Coat of Arms emblem represent?

Joan Perry ● 6933d

Girls,You look a swell and happy bunch there!During next few days or so..we'll try and track down that shop, and get a picture of Kennett!You may not have seen Brentord, Isleworth and Feltham's Coat of Arms:

Jim Lawes ● 6933d

What a day June and I had. Today we went to show our Aunty Alma the photos of 87 Crane Ave, where she once lived. She was shocked to hear that Jim went looking for her house and found it!! She said it looks better now then all those years ago. The tree out the front still standing, just, and the hedge. She and her family are forever thankful. She was more confused how we got the photos from England to here so quickly. I told her the carrier pigeons fly express now!! Her son Ian arrived later and we all sat down to watch the trolley bus video of 667 and 657. They remembered it all. We haven't laughed so much in a long time. The happiness you brought us all is incredible. It was great to hear Aunty Alma and Ian reminiscing the past. I took my 300 page folder for her to see and she was amazed at Brentford High St. You've made one elderly lady very happy Jim.  We viewed a few of her photo albums but ran out of time, so we will go back in another fortnight. We did however get Ian to take a photo of Aunty Alma, June and myself. So here we are today.  Looking at the photo, from left is June, then Aunty then myself.........................................................Below is Aunty Alma's shop they used to own in Worple rd, although on the back of the photo it says - 2 Worple Way, Richmond. That is my Uncle Gino with his back to us. Their surname was Giacopini. .......................................................This is Ian helping behind the counter..........................................................Again Jim thank you so much.Joan, June, Alma and Ian.

Joan Perry ● 6933d

What we couldn't get over is the tree out the front, other than get a bit thicker around the trunk, you could see it was the same tree.  Goodness knows how old those houses are, and still standing strong.  You've done a great job. You certainly deserve a rest. We completely understand. I wish we could do the same for you here in Adelaide. Our sincere thanks,Joan and family.

Joan Perry ● 6935d

That's good news Joan..that 87 looks to be the corect location.It's fun finding answers to questions about our localities. With a camera in hand one just notices more things, old walls, old roofs, the style of church buildings..and then the eyesores of grafitti and untidy gardens.Enjoy your meet up with your albums and pictures. I'm going to slow down for a few days! But will check on Kennett in a few days. I see the road most days..on my work travels.  It was near THE LABOURING BOYS pub!..now demolished!These Forums are irresistable!

Jim Lawes ● 6935d

Aaaarrrggghhh!!!!  that's it that's what I remember. It's still preserved beautifully.  Oh Deer Park, I remember going there.  Now I'm crying!! This is so exciting.  You must be my Guardian Angel. I'm jumping up and down, well trying anyway. I'm a happy chook. The Motor Neurone Group I'm with is 'BuildUK' 'Patients Like Me' and 'ALSForum' This is where we discuss our problems we have with our illnesses. But I like this this site it's a happy site. It was a member from BuildUK that gave me this link.

Joan Perry ● 6936d

What great detective work Jim. I can't believe you found it.  I was straight on the phone to my Aunty and I left an 89 year old in tears. Tears of excitement. June and I are going there this Friday. I can't thank you enough. I will take a photo of her on Friday. I'm speechless (which is rare)! When she answered the phone I said '87', immediately she said that's it. If only you knew how much this journey with you and many other wonderful, caring people has meant to our family. I'm in shock (again). You have all brought England over to us. ALL photos that are posted by everyone are so interesting. I love the old ones also, so much history.With all our heartfelt thanks.Joan and family.Take a break before your business angel comes.

Joan Perry ● 6936d

Hi JoanYorke House is in Twickenham..by the river..and I believe it would have been the Council Offices for Twickenhamians!Kew Gardens is across the Thames from Isleworth..and the Pagoda is situated at the southern end near Old Deer ParkHere is a picture from the flickr site by "Ayres and not Graces"

Jim Lawes ● 6936d

Hi Joan,Hi Joan,Can't get away from the camera and Computer these days..and the work is piling up!! My business angel will call in soon and take my keyboard away again.  But I enjoy these enquires and many others I receive.So more excitment in Isleworth town!!  I took your picture with me this time and whilst many houses..and terraces... in Crane Avenue were of similar style only No 87 seem to match..not 37 as you had mentioned.There is a driveway behind No 87 and the River/creek!This is the only house with the drainpipe in that position..and the hedges are still there!! and the tree outside looks just a little  bit battered!!Here we go!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Turn right out of the house..and this is the view.------------------------------------------------------------Look left outside the house and see this view!------------------------------------------------------------Approaching..No 87 is there on the right!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------It hasn't changed a lot in 60 years!------------------------------------------------------------So ..fingers crossed that this is the one!!

Jim Lawes ● 6936d

Good Morning all.  What a wonderful morning.  Jim, I rang June and she said there was an allotment between the house and the river/creek. I'm stunned Jim. We can't wait until we see Aunty Alma, she will be surprised at these photos. Yes, I got Kennett Road wrong. It doesn't run off Crane Ave. I call June, my secretary, she does all my writing for me.  I'm getting faster with my one finger typing though. June did say we used to visit Yorke House. I don't remember.  I remember Kew Gardens, is there a Japanese Pagoda or something like that there???Jim did I read somewhere that you still work?  I hope we're not putting you under stress.Whatever your doing today, we hope you have a good day.Your doing an awesome job, and I sincerely hope people in Brentford and surrounding areas are also enjoying your photos.Kindest regards,Joan, June and Johnny.

Joan Perry ● 6937d

Not that one!-----------------------------------------------------That's on the corner with Northcote Avenue-----------------------------------------------------That's down the road!-----------------------------------------------------That's round the corner in Northcote Avenue..with a little footbridge going over the "creek" (Duke of Northumberland Canal).-------------------------------------------------------No!-------------------------------------------------------No again!------------------------------------------------------So did the house back onto allotments?...and the allotments borbered the "creek"?------------------------------------------------------Here's No 37..but I don't think its that one!!I'll take the picture you sent with me..and identify a terrace of houses like like that..with those doors and windows in that order!-----------------------------------------------------Kennet Road is, I believe, a mile away on the Worton Road estate. It's only a short road. Worple Avenue corner shops should be easy to sort too!Bye for now..Joan and all!

Jim Lawes ● 6937d

JoanLet's hope we can find those locations! Fingers crossed!This is the green at the south end of Crane Avenue..on Twickenham Road.---------------------------------------------------------If you right click on the square here (fingers crossed again!) you will see a map of the area.  That green is under the letter "M' (Or copy and paste!)http://www.multimap.com/maps/#t=l&map=51.45838,-0.32888|17|4&loc=GB:51.47433:-0.33267:16|TW7|TW7

Jim Lawes ● 6937d

Hi everyone. At last we're having rain in South Australia. They say the drought has broken. We hope!Jim, I spoke to my Aunty Alma again today and she thinks it was 37. June is now back from her daughter's and she was saying she remembers our grandparents house was near a green/park, and it was the second block of houses in, also a creek ran behind the house. My Aunty Alma lived in Kennett Rd, the dead end part that adjoins Crane Ave.Aunty Alma said when she married they owned a store (deli like) in Worple Rd, she thinks it was Richmond? Her married name was Giacopini (nee Martin), just in case anyone reading this might have known her and her family. Alma later moved to Bath Road, Harlington. June is coming to stay overnight Thursday and we're going to spend the day with Aunty Alma and her 30 photo albums. Hopefully she'll have some old photos to post on here for you all to see.

Joan Perry ● 6937d

Jim what can I say but a BIG thank you. I think if I said I lived on the moon you would make every effort to get pictures. You are the greatest, kindest person I have ever had the pleasure of talking to.I haven't heard back from my Aunty yet, she's trying to remember the number. Here is what it looked liked in 1945.June will get a shock when she's see's the new images of Crane Ave, this is where she and my brother Johnny were born.Please accept our grateful thanks. 

Joan Perry ● 6938d

Homest, I used to visit several people in this road often in the 70's and 80's!---------------------------------------------------------Joan: yes feel free to use any of my snaps..and I have no book in the pipeline!---------------------------------------------------------The leaves are young on the trees at present..and are bright  and colourful.---------------------------------------------------------It was the end of the day..and the sun in the west..north west..cast long shadows.---------------------------------------------------------The main part of the road to follow..later this weekend!Which house number Joan? !!

Jim Lawes ● 6939d

Well done Jim.  The photos are fantastic.  My Aunty Alma who is 89 years old, hopefully will remember some of the old photos. My grandparents raised their children in Isleworth. I personally don't remember much, but I do remember visiting them in Crane Ave before we left for Australia. So with your permission can I copy these photos also. There is so much history on this site.Jim have you ever thought of writing a book. Best wishes,Joan.

Joan Perry ● 6939d

Van Gogh lived up there on the right.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This plaque seems to be too high up the wall for easy viewing but "it's got nothing to do with you" I hear ringing in my ears!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We're closed today..it's a Friday.------------------------------------------------------

Jim Lawes ● 6940d

Just found in cyberspace....they do hide these pictures in funny places!! Let's keep a copy on the Forum!

Jim Lawes ● 7116d

Apparently there are now 16 plaques displayed...following the recent event.There are photographs too on the Rotary Club website...and if you wish to see those..copy and paste the following URLhttp://hestonisleworth-rotary.org.uk/2nd_tranche_of_heritage_plaques.htm

Jim Lawes ● 7139d

Apparently there are now 16 plaques displayed...following the recent event.There are photographs too on the Rotary Club website...and if you wish to see those..copy and paste the following URLhttp://hestonisleworth-rotary.org.uk/2nd_tranche_of_heritage_plaques.htm

Jim Lawes ● 7139d

http://www.thistleworthbridgeclub.com/index.htmlCopy and Paste...for access to the detailed TW7 website. The things that go on in Isleworth some evenings!Bridge..Thursday's 7.30pm

Jim Lawes ● 7151d

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Jim Lawes ● 7154d

Jim Lawes ● 7154d

I know that there'll be some disruption, but I think it very good that the river is still a vital resource for transporting heavy loads. Should be an interesting thing to see.

Matt Harmer ● 7154d

It's a different route to the one used when they went to Guinness Park Royal in 1988 (assuming that it is the same tanks - but I would guess so). Then they came from the manufacturing company in Holland (Holvrieka  seehttp://www.holvrieka.com/ )on barges to Tilbury and were then transferred to other barges to bring them up river to Isleworth. The road route went through Acton to Horn Lane (with some guys coming out of the pub and seeing the conical nose thinking they were rockets).Speedrite had to go through lots of effort to provide cherry-pickers to get cables out of the way / remove the odd lamppost or two / replace bollards on traffic islands etc. And the drivers are pretty good at judging gaps too !I wonder where they are off to this time .......Tim

Tim Henderson ● 7154d

Thanks Paul ..well reproduced and very helpful.Nigel: many thanks for that picture too. Viewers must remember to view Nigel's messages in IE (Internet Explorer)and not MF (Mozilla Firefox) as you may miss the accompanying background music!Well I never... the Osterley toffs have a website..that must be new.http://www.owgra.org.uk/How on earth did the friends of Jersey Gardens wangle the strong possibility of a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £1,300,000 !! to transform and regenerate a patch of recreation area not much bigger than my back garden!Poor Christine of the Isleworth Society was indicating at the Area Meeting that they would have to make do with £5000 or £10,000 of S106 money for St John's Road Park..or Silverhall Park.  Doesn't seem right somehow!Anyway..another local TW7 website for the list:http://www.owgra.org.uk/

Jim Lawes ● 7155d

The draw dock mentioned is just to the right in this picture, before the parked cars:

Nigel Moore ● 7155d

Hope you can see it ok but if not,let me know and I will e-mail it to you?RegardsPaul

Paul Fisher ● 7155d

Thanks PaulSo something big on the move Monday,Tuesday Wdnesday this coming week,and again the following week. I wonder if it brings in income for the Police, or local authority,..or for Isleworth even.  It's an industrial activity isn't it?Speedrite have a website..with one appropriate picture.So there'll be something to watch by the riverside there!

Jim Lawes ● 7156d

I am rushing out for a traing/seminar event all day so I will scan a letter I have received from the Council this evening.Basically,A company called Speedrite are transporting 10/12 large brewing tanks from the Guinness Brewery at Park Royal to the drawdock in Isleworth where they will lifted by cranes onto barges and then taken down river to Tilbury.

Paul Fisher ● 7157d

There is a Council Notice published on page 34 of the Hounslow Chronicle this week..saying that an abnormal load will be travelling from Gillette Corner down Park Road..to the Isleworth Drawdock in Church Street.This is from 8pm on Monday...and may happen other days too.What's it all about?  An abnormal load? Tarmac laying machine?  Nosey jim would like to know!

Jim Lawes ● 7157d

It's in 4 weeks time. How many readers realised there was such a local theatre group in TW7..with stage stars too!It should be an enjoyable show...if it's anything like the one I saw recently at the City of London Guildhall School of Music..called "Oh what a lovely war"

Jim Lawes ● 7161d

As the Brentford Forum seems a bit quite(!)..I thought I'd highlight Isleworth again...just to break up the silence!I took a photograph of this pair of almhouses in the backstreets of Old Isleworth the other weekend..and then managed to convert it into a computerised drawing!They don't seem to build them like that anymore..do they.

Jim Lawes ● 7161d

I'd better spell "unveiled" correctly!Do you belong to any of the local Rotary Clubs..or The Isleworth Society?

Jim Lawes ● 7167d

The HESTON AND ISLEWORTH Rotary Club website announces that 7 more plaques will be unveiled by THE MAYOR on Tuesday 10th October.The programme starts at 12.15pm at the Isleworth Baths.

Jim Lawes ● 7167d

Another website to add to the list of local TW7 ones..and thanks to Christine Diwell for the details.It's worth exploring!http://www.isleworthsociety.ik.com/

Jim Lawes ● 7168d

Paul:Doris the model!  Yes she was there too..having been removed from her perch above the Hire Shop in Richmond Road/ St Margarets Road.I saw photographs too by Graeme Perkins...the Forum poster?They looked professional!Someone said that the old Police Station ..that well kept building pictured earlier...is managed by Hounslow Homes..is that so?I met Geoffrey Drew a member of the Isleworth Actors Company, Joyce from the Woodlands Residents Pavilion Club, a Rotartian who was involved with the plaques,Satish Dutt who deals with Hounslow elderly, Christine Diwall who showed me her book on Isleworth and gave me information about Frank Winterbourne's family Iron Foundry in Isleworth ..that made drain covers..and finally Peter Downes.  Lots of events take place at that Isleworth Public Hall and it was a privilege to be there amongst all the hard working volunteers.Sorry I had the last doughnut on Saturday Paul!

Jim Lawes ● 7168d

Must watch my spelling at these late hours..apologies!A resident from the Windermere Tower said he loved LIVING THERE and "all" got on well. "Better than 10-15 years ago he said with all the drugies etc.They've been moved on"

Jim Lawes ● 7169d

Ah! I've got it now..the towers have different colours too...and, as we said, are named after places in the Lake District.Thirlmere (a lake) is the green tower:oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooThirlmere (green):oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooThen Windermere is maroon:oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooWindermere ..maroonoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooHaweswater is the beige/ couloured one:oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooAnd in the distance there is red Easedale ( the valley!)ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooA resident from the Windermere Tower said he loved liking and "all" got on well. "Better than 10-15 years ago he said with all the druggues etc..they've been moved on"

Jim Lawes ● 7169d

Yes Jim,myself Shirley and Andy all attended yesterday and really enjoyed it.Well done to all involved and also to Doris the model who was a little quiet!

Paul Fisher ● 7169d

The roads around Old Isleworth were busy this Sunday lunchtimeand it was quite impossible to park in South Street and surrounds. I thought..that's good ....the event will be packed.Sadly the young and middle aged Isleworthians were in the betting shop ..or the pubs..or having breakfast at Greedies..or walking along the riverside..and who can blame them!ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooOver 160 people had apparently visited the Public Hall yesterday..and nearly the same today..I gather..and many will have made new friends and acquaintances about old times.Couldn't manage to take any good photos today as the pictures were often covered with a protective plastic covering..and I was taking long range shots instead of close-ups!!Well done to the Organisers and volunteers.Recognise this model?ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooDid anyone else manage to attend? There were so many events on this weekend as well.

Jim Lawes ● 7169d

Hello Audrey..And many thanks as always. Oh for a trip around the private grounds of Syon House!

Jim Lawes ● 7170d

So interesting to look at all these lovely pictures and read your comments. Very much appreciated believe you me!!

Audrey Walton ● 7170d

Thank you for your response Keith ..much appreciated..and glad to hear that it's of interest.  I love doing what I do in my spare time visiting and highlighting lots of local places..and I hope that helps us all understand better the area we live in.Yes the trimming of snaps..sorting them out and uploading etc etc does take time..but I don't mind if it helps increase the number of viewers on the Forum.You'd be surprised how many people I meet who have just never heard of BrentfordTW8.com  and I'm surprised at how few of the locals participate.A lady called Christine Diwell was a good contact today..and she has produced a novel book about people's recollections of earlier life in Isleworth with lots of pictures. I'll publish some later to help her sell more!Also, very interestingly the Isleworth Society is shortly to  launch a website, showing their work and interests in the locality. Lots of pictures and professional text and proper facts..unlike off the cuff mine!Have a great weekend..and do the Canal trip with Nigel one day!

Jim Lawes ● 7170d

""Now I was a drayman at Watneys in St John's Road! Come and see photos of me and my mates!""oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo""Now if you nick any water from this Fountain(in Upper Square) and carry it away for domestic use you'll be fined £5"" That's fair innit!ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooRemember the Ferry?oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooThere are more plaques to be placed around historic Isleworth..and there is a preview on them at this event.oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooAn extract from another Frank Winterbourne painting hanging at the Isleworth Public Hall.ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooto be continued.

Jim Lawes ● 7170d

Jim,thanks for all the photo's...a real pleasure to see.You must have spent ages compliling all these.

Keith Iddon ● 7170d

Residents occupying the higher floors of Percy Gardens might well have the best views of all!

Jim Lawes ● 7170d

Let's say that I just attended to look at the pictures and to speak to as many people as possibly. I didn't attend the talks or the walks but I did enjoy the tea and cakes whilst speaking to an 86 year old local man and his friend from Newton Abbot.His memories were worthy of being recorded on one of those small Sonys. The main Hall had displays of Pictures in sections. Syon Park escavations (for the old Abbey), Concorde's visit, Old School photos, Gillette specials like this one too!ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooAn old Ashton House School photo:ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooAn old photo of Isleworth Town School celebrating the Coronation in 1952:ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooAnd an old 1948 picture of an LT bus (Route 37) on it's way the ISLEWORTH!oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooto be continued!

Jim Lawes ● 7170d

There were quite a few people at the Public Hall at 3pm today..and apparently lots had attended earlier in the day.Parking in Upper Square afforded one a quick look around that busy village centre area.ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooThe Isleworth Society and Rotary Club plaque was nearby too.ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooAnd across the road..the old premises of Barclays Bank..yet another Branch that closed..and now occupied by Sunvil Holidays...a busy enterprise!  Centrestage is the Glossop Memorial..named after a popular Isleworth Vicar.ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooNo water available now..but yonks ago the tap might have been busy!ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooThe lads across the road wondered what the heck I was up to!ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooNow I must pop into the Public Hall for the photographs of Isleworth event!..300 on display!

Jim Lawes ● 7170d

http://tinyurl.co.uk/3dlgCopy and paste the above URL in your address bar.You'll arrive at a street map of Old Isleworth. Click on SATELLITE box on the right side..and use the grid navigator on the left side. Tour Isleworth..and view those large back gardens!

Jim Lawes ● 7171d

http://www.west-thames.ac.uk/home/West Thames College, London Road, Isleworth TW7A major educational site..at Mr Pears(Soap)old house!

Jim Lawes ● 7171d

Yes the staircase in Easdale House did collapse killing one workman I can't remember the full details but I was delivering to the site on the day it happened, that was in the days before "Health and Saftey" if they were building it now with all the Hi-vis vests and hard hats and saftey boots more people would be killed or injured than ever, in those days no one seemed to worry about anything like that they concentrated on the job not what they had to wear.GOOD OLD PADDY THE LABOURER

Edward Fitzgerald ● 7171d

http://www.oldisleworthiansyouth.co.uk/Old Isleworthians Football Club whose ground is in Wood Lanehave special coaching and games for Under 7's and up to U13.Andy Myers the ex-Chelsea and Brentford player..who was born locally..is much involved there. Anyway another local websiteto add to the list.

Jim Lawes ● 7171d

Thanks Paul.Here's a link to the Old Isleworthians Rugby Football Club.http://www.oirfc.co.uk/mainmenu.htmGeorge should have all of these Links on his website!

Jim Lawes ● 7171d

"Which is the best link to get to the ICG?"Here you are Jim,http://www.communitygroup.org.uk/

Paul Fisher ● 7171d

Thanks Graham..any others you can help with..re TW7?There is also the Gillette staff association website to explore!:  has picture too!The Gillette Tower and factory being in TW7!http://www.gillette-reunited.comoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooGeorge’s Isleworth TW7 Forum:http://www.isleworthtw7.ohsohosted.com/index.phpoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooOld Isleworth website and Forum:www.oldisleworth.com oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooThat’s three.. any more for the list? Which is the best link to get to the ICG?

Jim Lawes ● 7171d

Jim try  www.oldisleworth.coma bit easier ?

Graeme Perkins ● 7171d

Maybe a list of all Isleworth websites would be of interest..feel free to add yours.Let's kick off with:Old Isleworth Website..includes a Forum.  http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/town/walk/goa57/old/index.htmlooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooThen there's George's new "Isleworth TW7 Forum" website..which surely will grow and develop..won't it?.http://www.isleworthtw7.ohsohosted.com/index.phpooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooIsn't there a Isleworth on line or something?  Then there's the ICGs and others. Can you help?  Old Isleworthians?,Isleworth Society?

Jim Lawes ● 7171d

These images hang in the Isleworth Public Hall...and you may be in lands far away.  So a digital camera and this Forum links you both! oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooA Frank Winterbourne special.oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooAnother Frank Winterbourne drawing.  I wonder where all his paintings are..scattered all over the world perhaps. There used to be one at Barclays Bank (managers office) at Osterley. And once..in the 1970's.. there was a Frank Winterbourne event at the church where some 20 paintings/drawings were for sale at modest prices.oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooPart of a large mural on display at the Public Hall..which I believe was painted by local Adult Education students.ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooback later...

Jim Lawes ● 7171d

There are going to be lots of pictures on display at the event  at the Public Hall..(Plus tea and cakes?)..and walks and talks about the area.Not doubt that the riverside will be featured!  Here are some familiar sights to introduce the area.First of all...a welcome from the London Apprentice!oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooUnique?oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooIt's always refreshing to visit that part of TW7..if only to see the wildlife! Great place to park the car,do some paperwork,phone calls..have a snack..and drive away peacefully!

Jim Lawes ● 7171d

Those two missing pictures!Bill Drinkwaters photo of Isleworth Riverside. What a gem?oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooSomething old and special. Artist not known.oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Jim Lawes ● 7172d

Thanks for the tip Kevin about this fine building..and don't the occupants /owners look after it well!oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooThe black metal railings and the flower arrangements are a pleasure to behold.oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooSome tenants were outside when I arrived there this evening..and they were happy for me to join them in the back garden for rear views!!oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooThe tenants in the back flat weren't aware of any Police Cells in the basement..maybe they'll ask their flat neighbours!oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooDoesn't that building look alive!

Jim Lawes ● 7172d

This is Bill Drinkwater's fabulous picture of the River Thames at Isleworth..which we produced on this Forum a year or two back..it's one of my favourites.ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooA drawing from somewhere..unable to name the artist.ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooLocal scout badge?ooooooooooooooooo

Jim Lawes ● 7173d

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooAdjacent to Edward's work place ...spot on with Audrey's babysham!ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooKevin.Thanks for the tip about the Old Police Station...must get a piccie of that..unless Paul can do one.

Jim Lawes ● 7173d

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooAmongst the four towerblocks and the terraces of flats..there are smaller units..some affording much colour to passers by!ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooOne of several play areas.ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooTime to nip back to the village!

Jim Lawes ● 7173d

Good morning everyone..and thanks for your responses.As Paul mentioned there was a serious accident when the Ivybridge Estate was being constructed..and I recall that there were fatalities sadly. I believe(recall) that the accident happened on the Easedale Tower.Lets have a look at the recently revitalised structures.oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooTerrific isn't it...there must be some glorious views from the top floors.oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooI think I'm being watched..well I hope so!oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooEach of the four tower blocks seem to be named after locations in the Cumbrian Lake District..this is Easedale...a valley.ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooYou might be able to read this Notice Board..if you zoom in!The three other tower blocks are called Windermere, Haweswater and Thirlmere..the old people's home is called Kirkstone Lodge (been up Kirkstone Pass?) and the Ivybridge Community Hall is called Langdale.ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooThe Easedale bulding is a wonderful view to behold when you stand in front of it.. oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooAnd nearby..an Ivybridge home receives loving care from its occupants.oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooSome of these pictures first appeared on that new TW7 website..but were ripped off when website changes were asunder, whole chunks of messages deleted at different times..and Room 101 occupants were on the loose. JL withdrew to retain his sanity!

Jim Lawes ● 7173d

Well done Jim.If you pop over the road from the old Public Hall & walk down Worple Rd approx 50 yds, you'll come to a corner building on the right hand side which ( I was told years ago) used to be Isleworth Police Station ( now a house/flats) & used to have the cells in the basement.

Kevin Farnan ● 7173d

That was the South Middlesex Isolation Hospital where Tesco's now stands.

Vanessa Smith ● 7173d

Jim,Thanks as always for the photos!

Ann S. Allridge ● 7173d

EdwardI seem to remember the central staircase of one of the high-rise buildings collapsing and stopping the construction for quite some time.

Paul Allen ● 7173d

These plaques are located all around Old Isleworth..and informative they are too.ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooIt's poignant when you see all the names of Isleworthians lost.

Jim Lawes ● 7173d

More happy days in Isleworth!  Thanks for those memories Audrey and Edward about the Northumberland pub.I remember that bleak looking Isolation Hospital in Mogden Lane where Tesco is now. Many nursing staff must have worked there over the years.Although Syon House and Park is in Brentford TW8, Busch Corner and Park Road (to the River) are located in dear Isleworth...and over the years we've had lots of visitors!Remember the night and day when.....?ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Jim Lawes ● 7173d

Ivybridge was then an orchard and behind that was the hospital for strange diseases and things.

Edward Fitzgerald ● 7173d

Hello Edward,Was the Ivybridge mainly open land then or were there many existing buildings that were demolished?

Paul Fisher ● 7174d

I used to drive for a tipper firm at the rear of the pub called Theobalds, we used to run sand and ballast into the new building project called "Ivybridge" if only we had known then what we know now. Oh happy days spent over a pint there after work, but just like Brentford they have ripped the heart out of a nice village.

Edward Fitzgerald ● 7174d

Yes I remember this pub Jim! We were courting at the time and used to stop in there of a Sunday lunch time after taking the dog to Richmond Park. The dog had a small drink of something and I had a "Baby Cham" or whatever it was called.  Those were the days...

Audrey Walton ● 7174d

Do you remember this old pub..or its remains ..in the Square?

Jim Lawes ● 7174d

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooIf you visit the Public Hall (old Town hall) look out for those drawings/painting by Frank Winterbourne...historic!Do you own one of Frank's work?  Have you visited this Hall and can tell us something about it?

Jim Lawes ● 7174d

Thanks to the Brentford,Chiswick and Isleworth Times for this extract.Don't you buy this paper weekly. It's the tops!

Jim Lawes ● 7174d