In Conversation with Don Walter
Don Walter is long term resident and leading Local Historian. He has published numerous books on the history of Harrow including ‘Look Back at Harrow: 150 Years in Stories and Pictures’ (1995), ‘Harrow: The Story of a Millennium’ (1999) and ‘Harrow Then & Now’ (2011). He has also been a part of numerous events and projects including the … Continue reading
From the Archives… A Right Royal Occasion – Celebrating the Jubilees
In the last few years it has felt impossible to escape Royal celebrations, as quickly as the bunting is taken down it goes straight back up for the next occasion: weddings, jubilees, coronation anniversaries even babies. We’ve had the lot. The souvenir tea-towel business has been in overdrive. During the extensive media coverage of each … Continue reading
My Harrow – Living, Working and Enjoying Myself 1956 – 1982
The following is from an interview with Ms Westwood a resident of Harrow between 1956 and 1982 who kindly shares her memories of Harrow. Additional information, dates and facts are provided in square brackets. When did you move to Harrow? I moved to West Harrow from Paddington, London in March 1956 when I was in my … Continue reading
Memories of a Family of Chimney Sweeps and Voluntary Firemen
Chim chim-in-ey, chim chim-in-ey Chim chim cher-ee! A sweep is as lucky, as lucky can be Chim chim-in-ey, chim chim-in-ey Chim chim cher-oo! Good luck will rub off when I shakes ‘ands with you It’s difficult to think of Chimney Sweeps without thinking of the Bert in Mary Poppins his cheerful optimism, the chimney sweeps dance routine and often Dick Van … Continue reading
Remembering Harrow 