Willesden Collection

Met Police officers during Grunwick dispute
Two Metropolitan Police officers relax on deckchairs in The Mall, Central London, waiting for a political demonstration over the Grunwick dispute to begin

Children at Willesden Workhouse / Central Middlesex Hospital
Young children and their nurses at the Acton Lane site of the Willesden Workhouse / Central Middlesex Hospital. Date: Date unknown

Church Road, Willesden early 1900's

Willesden Church Road early 1900s

Princess Louise at the Flower-Show in the Peoples Garden, Willesden (engraving)
1105772 Princess Louise at the Flower-Show in the Peoples Garden, Willesden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Willesden Green Underground Station, street view. Date: 1906

Railway map, Willesden, Acton Wells, Queens Park, London
Railway map, Willesden, Acton Wells, Queens Park (West Kilburn), London, with colour coding of the various railway companies. Date: 1920

Map of Willesden, London (litho)
1762020 Map of Willesden, London (litho) by English School; London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Willesden is an area in North West London which forms part of the London Borough)

Advertisement, Warwick Farm Dairies (engraving)
1622053 Advertisement, Warwick Farm Dairies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Warwick Farm Dairies)

Oxford Street, Central London, with Peter Robinson on the left and Waring & Gillow in the middle distance. circa 1900s

King Edward VII Recreation and Play Ground, Willesden (b / w photo)
3657147 King Edward VII Recreation and Play Ground, Willesden (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VII Recreation and Play Ground)

Map of Willesden, London (litho)
1762027 Map of Willesden, London (litho) by English School; London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Willesden is an area in North West London which forms part of the London Borough)

Map of Willesden, London (litho)
1762021 Map of Willesden, London (litho) by English School; London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Willesden is an area in North West London which forms part of the London Borough)

Children playing at the fun-fair at Roundwood Park, Willesden. London, August 1952

Brent NW10 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Brent NW10 2

Workhouse Infirmary, Willesden, north west London
Willesdens workhouse infirmary, erected in 1900-01 on Acton Lane, Willesden, north west London. It later became the Park Royal Hospital and then the Central Middlesex Hospital

Wilsdon Church, c1792. From The Environs of London, by Daniel Lysons [, , c1792.]

Dont Argue revue by George Campbell and Allan Grey. First produced at the Willesden Hippodrome on 23rd August 1915. Dave Harris Ltd. Presents. The reverse is blank

Willesden Green 1907
Willesden Green: Station Approach Date: 1907

National Railway strike of 1911
Double page spread of scenes in London of siege conditions, the great strike threatening to bring the whole railway service of Britain to a standstill

Label on an envelope, Illingworths photographic paper
Label on an envelope, Illingworths Slogas gaslight paper, from T Illingworth & Co Ltd, Willesden Junction, NW London. Eight sheets, price sixpence. Date: circa 1920s

Schoolboys help in shell making
Boys of the Acton and Chiswick Polytechnic School spending a holiday making shell caps at an engineering works at Willesden during the First World War. Date: 1915

Suffragette Procession Hyde Park. Leaflet/flyer addressed to Men and Women of Paddington and Willesden to Come and walk in the Great Procession to Hyde Park Today Sunday June 21st (1908)

Horse-drawn fire engine with crew, Willesden, London
A horse-drawn fire engine with crew, High Road, Willesden Green, NW London, with Willesden Chapel in the background

Princess Louise at the Flower Show in the Peoples Garden, Willesden

WILLESDEN CHURCH, UK, engraving 1881 - 1884

Duchess of Kents car smash. 26 July 1937

Princess Louise At The Flower Show In The Peoples Garden, Willesden

Horse-drawn fire engine with crew, Willesden, London
A horse-drawn fire engine with crew, High Road, Willesden Green, NW London, with Willesden Chapel in the background

GLC-LFB Firemens pop group Flashpoint
Flashpoint were a band from Wembley fire station who were regular artists at the G Divisional social club at Willesden fire station. NW London

The Census 1931
A scene at the Park Royal Hospital, Willesden, north west London, on the day of the 1931 census as a nurse makes sure that all the babies are recorded. Date: 26 April 1931

Church Rd Willesden
Church Road, with a tram. Date: circa 1900

Union Infirmary, Willesden, north west London
Willesdens workhouse infirmary, erected in 1900-1901 on Acton Lane, Willesden, north west London. It later became the Park Royal Hospital and then the Central Middlesex Hospital

Soldiers guarding Willesden tunnel during rail strike
Two soldiers guarding Willesden railway tunnel in north west London during the first national railway strike, which took place in August 1911 over the issue of union recognition

Willesden Church
Willsdon Church, Middlesex. The church was first mentioned in 1181 but wasn t recorded as St. Marys until around 1280. By 1500s was known for its shrine to the Virgin Mary

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"Willesden: A Tapestry of History and Community" Step into the vibrant tapestry of Willesden, a neighborhood rich in history and community. From its involvement in significant events like the Grunwick dispute to its picturesque streets, this area has seen it all. In the early 1900s, Church Road stood as a testament to Willesden's past. It was here that Met Police officers played their part during the Grunwick dispute, a pivotal moment in labor rights history. The echoes of their efforts still resonate today. Willesden Church Road itself holds stories from yesteryears. As we stroll down this historic path, we can almost imagine the bustling scene of early 1900s London unfolding before our eyes. The Late Rev. Dr Adler, Chief Rabbi at that time, left an indelible mark on this community with his wisdom and guidance. Not far away lies Central Middlesex Hospital – once known as Willesden Workhouse – where children sought solace amidst hardship. Their resilience serves as a reminder of the strength found within these streets. The Peoples Garden witnessed royalty gracing its grounds when Princess Louise attended the Flower-Show there long ago. Engraved forever in memory is her presence among blooming flowers and joyous laughter. Transportation links have always been vital for any thriving community, and Willesden Green Underground Station stands tall as a testament to connectivity throughout generations. Its street view captures snippets of daily life - people rushing by or taking leisurely strolls while embracing their surroundings. A railway map showcasing Acton Wells, Queens Park, and London reminds us how interconnected Willesden has been throughout history—a hub connecting different parts of this great city together seamlessly. Maps serve not only as navigational tools but also windows into understanding neighborhoods' growth over time—litho maps depicting Willesden's evolution showcase how it transformed from humble beginnings into what it is today.