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Pottery and Fountains – Some BEE legacies

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It might just be coincidence that a few weeks after we opened our exhibition on the British Empire Exhibition (BEE) we received two interesting enquires related to BEE. One of them was from a researcher writing a… Continue reading

From ‘The Lion Roars’ to the Roaring Twenties!

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As you know, a new building to house a new museum and archive is rapidly springing up in Willesden Green. While we wait for our new home to be finished, the Heritage Team… Continue reading

The Lion Roars: The world in Wembley

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Our new exhibition The Lion Roars: The world in Wembley opened on 24th April on the 90th anniversary of the Empire Exhibition’s opening and runs until 31st July.  The exhibition can be seen in the Brent… Continue reading

Willesden History Walk, 23rd June 2012

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Colourised postcard of High Road, Willesden Green, posted 1909 but taken before the tramlines were laid.  ‘Spotted Dog’ to right It was to be my first ever outdoor tour in London and I… Continue reading

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