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The World War I tank in Chiswick

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:47:00 +0100

First World War tank in Chiswick Can readers help with this photograph? John Thurlow might be the little boy in the photograph of a World War I tank which was sited on the corner of Chiswick High Road and Sutton Lane North. The lady in the photograph might be his aunt, née Smythe and the photo might have been taken in the 1920s. That is a lot of mights' and John would be interested to know more. Now 80 and living in Buckinghamshire, he will be known to older readers for his family's men's outfitters Arthur Thurlow, founded by his father. The business served customers for more than 50 years in Odeon Parade, Isleworth, Lampton Road, Hounslow and Station Road. John lived with his family in Harewood Road, Isleworth and went to school in Hammersmith. Before he was born his family also lived in Sandycombe Road, Kew and by the tram depot opposite Prebend Mansions.

Nostalgia: Invasion of the Scots?

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:23:00 +0000

Nicely timed for Burns Night on January 25, the Richmond Local History Society is celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Union of the Scottish and English Parliaments with the publication of Scotland upon Thames by Ron McEwen. Six properties included are: Sudbrook House, built by the 2nd Duke of Argyll, designed by James Gibbs; The Royal Botanic Gardens Pagoda Tree, planted in Whitton by the 3rd Duke of Argyll and brought to Kew by the Earl of Bute, Kew's first unofficial director and tended by William Aiton, Kew's first botanical gardener. Orleans House , built by James Johnston, designed by James Gibbs; Richmond Park, enclosed by Charles I; Ham House, built by William Murray and landscaped by the Duke of Lauderdale; Old Deer Park, enclosed by James I and Kew Observatory, designed by William Chambers; Author Ron McEwan is a Scot who has lived in Richmond all his adult life and is a voluntary guide at Kew Gardens. Scotland upon Thames is priced £1.95 from local bookshops, at the society's meetings and by post (p & p 75p) from John Leach, 9 Gordon Avenue, East Sheen. SW14 8OZ.

Haven for rape victims

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:56:00 +0100

Behind the scenes a team of top class professionals are working to get justice for rape victims while supporting and caring for them every step of the way. Faye Duxberry reports on a day in life of the Sapphire unit.

Bringing the global village closer

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:08:00 +0000

Faye Duxberry looks at an international exchange programme which has landed in Hounslow

Crossing the language barrier

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:14:00 +0000

With more than 140 languages spoken in Hounslow, Stephen Abbott reports on the service tasked with teaching English to hundreds of ethnic minority children.

'An opportunity I couldn't turn down'

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:39:00 +0000

Tara Donnelly has taken up the challenge of running West Middlesex University Hospital. Richard Boullemier reports on the challenges ahead.

Living in fear after fatal shooting

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:42:00 +0000

Two weeks after a brutal machine gun murder in Brentford, Stephen Abbott reports on police and community efforts to make residents feel safe again.

Conquering an Italian nightmare

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 14:29:00 +0000

Dispelling her fears, Faye Duxberry joins a cooking class for a risotto rendezvous

Dance duo tiptoe their way to stage success

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 11:10:00 +0000

Billy Elliot has become a huge hit in the West End and, as Richard Boullemier found out, two local starlets will join the cast

Getting to grips with hands-on therapy

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:30:00 +0000

When she injured her Achilles tendon, Chris Briddon hobbled her way to her nearest physiotherapist.