Tag Archives: St Helen’s
Kensal Road and beyond before Trellick Tower, part 2
Two places where I deposited some of my pocket money – the Post Office and, to the left, Wardle’s sweet shop. When dad thought I was marginally less irresponsible, he started giving me pocket money. He was paid monthly and … Continue reading
St Helen’s Parade – looking back.
Along the western side of St Helen’s Gardens, opposite St Helen’s Church, there is a parade of shops familiar to those who live nearby. However, usage has changed considerably over the years reflecting how local residents have changed their shopping … Continue reading
Saved From the Motorway
In the late sixties a motorway was planned as an extension to the A40, London to Oxford Road. The plan was that it would be a three-lane elevated road beginning at White City and cutting a swathe through North Kensington … Continue reading