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A fine collection of Brentford waterside pictures found in cyberspace

http://www.ch.ic.ac.uk/rzepa/Brentford/Page1.htmlCopy and pasteThis collection was hidden away..and was found by chance..when looking for Brentford related websites.! Does the owner of this collection ever visit TW8.com ?  

Jim Lawes ● 6829d20 Comments

Magic isn't it?  Hope Oliver stays..and doesn't move away from area.  It's different isn't it?

Jim Lawes ● 6817d

""Anyone remember the day they blew up the old gas holder. We all had letters to say that all windows and doors should be opened as they could be blown in.At a set time we all heard a massive bang and it was gone""Any idea what date Neil..I can check my diary to see how many handkerchiefs I used that day!!PS: Noted that you are back in OZ.  Do you have Diwali fireworks going off till 2am in the night?

Jim Lawes ● 6822d

""Also wonder if Jim has any pictures of himself as a schoolboy...quill and parchment in hand...""Oliver!Apologies for the delay, I've had to move some cobwebs from my dickensian scullery..and check the cupboard where I generally keep my old glass negatives.There might be delay whilst I move the mangle and pile of washing...so for starters here's my School Report Book..with my teacher's pen-nib handwriting. Wait till you see mine!!

Jim Lawes ● 6822d

Anyone remember the day they blew up the old gas holder. We all had letters to say that all windows and doors should be opened as they could be blown in.At a set time we all heard a massive bang and it was gone.

Neil Chippendale ● 6825d

Thanks for those Gasworks pictures Stephen..."historic" as perhaps Michael Winner might say!I've taken the trouble to do a quick drawing of one of thepictures..(unframed at present as you can see) which I'm quite happy for Oliver to copy to hang in his appartment!We are very generous with our time aren't we?                                           

Jim Lawes ● 6825d

Forget that last post - I've updated the page with new images including the one I believe you wanted.Have a look at the 5th one down - the 1976 photo.http://www.hollandgardens.org/ImageLibrary_Historic_Gas_Works.cfm

Stephen Browne ● 6825d

>> got a picture of the High Street in the days of the Gasworks Yes - have accumulated one or two on our web site, as we now live on top of the old gasholder. Have a look at our web page - click on any image for a larger version.The bottom one pretty much fits the bill of what you were looking for.http://www.hollandgardens.org/ImageLibrary_Historic_Gas_Works.cfm

Stephen Browne ● 6825d

From his early days  But these days he’s more likely to use the quill-mouse

Nigel Moore ● 6825d

Also wonder if Jim has any pictures of himself as a schoolboy...quill and parchment in hand...

Click here to enter name ● 6825d

Actually its a Gasholder Audrey. Jim, you havn't by any chance got a picture of the High Street in the days of the Gasworks with the buildings on the Riverside close to the junction with the South Ealing Road? The workers on duty used to lean out of the grimy windows on match days to ask the home going crowds what the score was. Might see a 657 Trolley as well!

Colin Vaughan ● 6825d

Don't worry about the spelling Jim, we are enjoying the pictures and your comments! Looking at that picture of the gas ometer (is that how you spell it?) I could smell the pong!!!

Audrey Walton ● 6825d

I must watch my spelling late at night "Utopia"I must watch my spelling late at night "Utopia"I must watch my spelling late at night "Utopia"Agreed a world class building!

Jim Lawes ● 6826d

Of course you've seen that old butcher shop picture already!Apologies..my logitech bluetooth wireless MX 900 roving mouse (made in China) just doesn't pick up my instructions sometimes. Not like life in the old days!!After a delightful day shopping at Hanwell Broadway..I'm off back to dear Brentford Town to see the new workhouses..I hope to get a transfer!

Jim Lawes ● 6826d

Oliver:Don't be cruel!! LOLYou have no idea how close I was to shedding a tear when I saw that dear old Brentford gasometer again..the beauty of it's curves transends all memory of the local pong!  It certainly was more emotive that that awful Travel Inn building that is there now...twinned with MacDonalds.(upotia for you no doubt!)Now hold your breath..I've searched dearly in cyberspace for this historic gem..and I don't expect a hammering again!Lol

Jim Lawes ● 6826d

shame this couldn't have been preserved for all us to enjoy to this day

Click here to enter name ● 6828d

Obviously very recent photos in that gallery Jim. Some misnomers. A poor shot of our yard. The old etching could be anywhere, I suspect artistic licence has been taken with the background. Obviously has rails leading up the middle of a slipway, so if any accurracy at all, would most probably be on Lot's Ait though the background wrong. Depends on the date - any clues?

Nigel Moore ● 6828d

Any ideas anyone..which one?

Jim Lawes ● 6829d

Jim Lawes ● 6829d

Jim Lawes ● 6829d

Note:There are TWO full pages of snapshttp://www.ch.ic.ac.uk/rzepa/Brentford/Page1.html

Jim Lawes ● 6829d