NW London Time Machine
@timenw.bsky.social
History and imagery of NW London posted by Mark Amies, with contributions from others. No AI images. Please do spread the word & repost.
Originally started on Twitter in 2019.
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Originally started on Twitter in 2019.
https://pastrewind.wordpress.com/2025/02/25/the-victorian-villa-lost-in-time/
A Northern Line Underground train just outside Hendon Central station in 1960.
UK Photo Prints on Ebay.
UK Photo Prints on Ebay.
November 25, 2025 at 6:48 AM
A Northern Line Underground train just outside Hendon Central station in 1960.
UK Photo Prints on Ebay.
UK Photo Prints on Ebay.
1938 Northern Line tube stock driving motor car at the London Transport Museum.
November 23, 2025 at 6:46 AM
1938 Northern Line tube stock driving motor car at the London Transport Museum.
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Hillingdon Council to sell of the 1970s Civic Centre Car Park, commonly known as 'The Lobster Pot' to care home developers.
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Hillingdon Council to sell of the 1970s Civic Centre Car Park, commonly known as 'The Lobster Pot' to care home developers.
www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/1510...
Council announces ambitious plans to increase local care provision - Hillingdon Council
Hillingdon Council has announced proposals for an innovative major development project to provide additional dementia nursing care in the borough.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
One for @grindrod.bsky.social @helenbarrett.bsky.social
Hillingdon Council to sell of the 1970s Civic Centre Car Park, commonly known as 'The Lobster Pot' to care home developers.
www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/1510...
Hillingdon Council to sell of the 1970s Civic Centre Car Park, commonly known as 'The Lobster Pot' to care home developers.
www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/1510...
Meanwhile, over on Instagram. A post that is best viewed on that platform. The 1968 Peter Ustinov and Maggie Smith film that features locations in Burnt Oak and Edgware.
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undefined on Instagram: "nwlondontimemachineThe 1968 Peter Ustinov film, 'Hot Millions' featured a number of NW London locations, most notably Burnt Oak as …"
nwlondontimemachineThe 1968 Peter Ustinov film, 'Hot Millions' featured a number of NW London locations, most notably Burnt Oak as well as Edgware.Looking at the following then and now images, its clear to see that although the shops have changed hands many times since and the vehicles on the road are from the past, the built environment has altered very little. Burnt Oak and Edgware featured quite regularly in film and TV shows in the 1950s and 1960s, and that was due to its proximity to the studios at nearby Borehamwood and Elstree. The 'anytown' feel of the locations were ideal. On this occasion 'Hot Millions' was made by MGM at Borehamwood. That studio closed in 1970.1-3 Peter Ustinov's character, 'Pendleton' on Watling Avenue, Burnt Oak.4. The same location in the present day5&6. Watling Park7&8 Outside Burnt Oak Underground station.9. The exterior of Burnt Oak Underground station in the present.10&11. Deans Lane, Edgware. The building at the far end is the The Green Man, it is now a Harvester restaurant, and has been renamed as The Jolly Badger.12. Deans Lane in the present.13&14. Hale Lane. 15. Hale Lane now.Screen grabs sourced from Reel Streets, London Locations and Geoff Phillips on Facebook. #burntoak #watlingestate #londonfilmlocations
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November 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Meanwhile, over on Instagram. A post that is best viewed on that platform. The 1968 Peter Ustinov and Maggie Smith film that features locations in Burnt Oak and Edgware.
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The Tube Extension That Never Happened
YouTube video by Nick Badley
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November 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The ongoing saga of Barnet's lost museum, and what has become of it as reported by @barneteye.bsky.social
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The Barnet Eye saves council tax payers from yet another expensive legal cock up over Church Farmhouse Museum
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November 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The ongoing saga of Barnet's lost museum, and what has become of it as reported by @barneteye.bsky.social
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A post from my other account.
Spencer House, Vale of Health, Hampstead (1964).
On first view a fairly unremarkable building, but the history of the site is quite interesting. Its named after the artist Sir Stanley Spencer, who used a studio in the hotel that stood on the site until it was demolished in 1962....
On first view a fairly unremarkable building, but the history of the site is quite interesting. Its named after the artist Sir Stanley Spencer, who used a studio in the hotel that stood on the site until it was demolished in 1962....
November 17, 2025 at 6:19 AM
A post from my other account.
The viaduct at Hampstead Heath.
A folly to one man's vision.
Read abut it here -
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A folly to one man's vision.
Read abut it here -
walksonhampsteadheath.co.uk/the-viaduct-...
November 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The viaduct at Hampstead Heath.
A folly to one man's vision.
Read abut it here -
walksonhampsteadheath.co.uk/the-viaduct-...
A folly to one man's vision.
Read abut it here -
walksonhampsteadheath.co.uk/the-viaduct-...
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We've all seen these awful ai-generated animations derived from genuine old photos.
Here's my take on it.
Local History on Social Media is Being Eroded by Ai. – Words by Mark Amies share.google/q5ITT8tJutAK...
Here's my take on it.
Local History on Social Media is Being Eroded by Ai. – Words by Mark Amies share.google/q5ITT8tJutAK...
Local History on Social Media is Being Eroded by Ai.
Via Facebook. This morning I was scrolling through Facebook, which was once an amusing past time, but now fast becoming tedious and soulless. Thanks to the way Meta have messed it, I miss a great m…
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November 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We've all seen these awful ai-generated animations derived from genuine old photos.
Here's my take on it.
Local History on Social Media is Being Eroded by Ai. – Words by Mark Amies share.google/q5ITT8tJutAK...
Here's my take on it.
Local History on Social Media is Being Eroded by Ai. – Words by Mark Amies share.google/q5ITT8tJutAK...
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Electric vehicles being charged. The original caption reads
"Lorries being refuelled at St. Pancras goods depot, London, 11 July 1917."
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"Lorries being refuelled at St. Pancras goods depot, London, 11 July 1917."
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November 16, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Electric vehicles being charged. The original caption reads
"Lorries being refuelled at St. Pancras goods depot, London, 11 July 1917."
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"Lorries being refuelled at St. Pancras goods depot, London, 11 July 1917."
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From the Cinema Theatre Association Instagram today.
November 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
From the Cinema Theatre Association Instagram today.
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"The finest mattress made" : c.1930 publicity brochure from the bedmaking company whose works were then situated at the still eponymously named junction of the Edgware Road, North Circular and M1 in north London. Staples, formed in 1895, had links to the Heal's furnishings family.
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![Staples Mattress : publicity brochure : Staples & Co. Ltd. : London : nd [c.1930]. A finely printed advertising brochure giving details of Staples metal bedframes and mattresses. The company's history was tied to that of the Heal family, the famous store owners. In 1895 Ambrose Heal acquired the UK patent rights to a sprung upholstery improvement from an American, John Staples. Heal set his son Harold up in business in Deptford to manufacture bedding and this became Staples & Co.
In 1910 the company passed into the sole control of Harold and in 1919 it became a private limited company. The move to Cricklewood and a purpose built factory came in 1926 and the site, on the junction of Edgware Road and the new North Circular Road became known as "Staples Corner". The company went on to become one of the best known maufacturers of bed frames, divans and mattresses gaining a Royal Warrant in 1923. Staples was acquired by competitor Myers in 1986 and production left the north London factory. Despite several changes of owners the Staples brand is still in use.
The company had high standards of advertising and publicity as evidenced here as well as a strong 'brand identity', using the Royal Warrant, with a standard serif typeface and strapline - "the finest Mattress made" - in italised script. This brochure, that includes a die-stamped relief warrant, has no printer but it could well be someone such as the Baynard Press.
The landscape format cover is in bright red with the Royal Warrant centred, diestanped in gold, and with the title "Staples Mattress" underneath also in gold. Below in black script lettering "The finest mattress made". The side edges are bordered in a black/gold linear pattern leading to buff card edges.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:yqh2atawixxlb6ncx2fh73r6/bafkreifzdcenwrvhjgbp2f67uepx4uvrmvxoikjpjwrlp3up2wjwz6l3rq@jpeg)
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"The finest mattress made" : c.1930 publicity brochure from the bedmaking company whose works were then situated at the still eponymously named junction of the Edgware Road, North Circular and M1 in north London. Staples, formed in 1895, had links to the Heal's furnishings family.
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Highfield Court, Golders Green
1935
A.V. Pilichowski
Image from RIBApix
1935
A.V. Pilichowski
Image from RIBApix
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Highfield Court, Golders Green
1935
A.V. Pilichowski
Image from RIBApix
1935
A.V. Pilichowski
Image from RIBApix
Flying Up The Edgware Road, available to buy now.
YouTube video by Mark Amies
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November 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM
A short video I did the other day.
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When Kilburn was Home to an Aircraft Factory.
YouTube video by Mark Amies
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November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A short video I did the other day.
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Barnet Council finally gets to demolish built heritage with public support.....
Councillors celebrate as derelict pub is demolished
The Jester, opposite Mount Pleasant roundabout, closed in 2013 and burned down in 2018 reports David Floyd
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The Jester, opposite Mount Pleasant roundabout, closed in 2013 and burned down in 2018 reports David Floyd
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Councillors celebrate as derelict pub is demolished
The Jester, opposite Mount Pleasant roundabout, closed in 2013 and burned down in 2018 reports David Floyd
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November 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Barnet Council finally gets to demolish built heritage with public support.....
The 1960s Kilburn Square development is being redeveloped.
I took these yesterday. It looks like the original structure is being retained and then expanded. The new development is called The Terrace.
I took these yesterday. It looks like the original structure is being retained and then expanded. The new development is called The Terrace.
November 10, 2025 at 6:36 AM
The 1960s Kilburn Square development is being redeveloped.
I took these yesterday. It looks like the original structure is being retained and then expanded. The new development is called The Terrace.
I took these yesterday. It looks like the original structure is being retained and then expanded. The new development is called The Terrace.
On Rememberance Sunday, and article I did for @londonist.com a few years back, about William Leefe-Robinson, who is buried in Harrow Weald.
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The Pilot Whose Act Of Bravery Was An Aviation First
The first to shoot down a Zeppelin.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM
On Rememberance Sunday, and article I did for @londonist.com a few years back, about William Leefe-Robinson, who is buried in Harrow Weald.
The Pilot Whose Act Of Bravery Was An Aviation First | Londonist share.google/XRaZAKKmDhKw...
The Pilot Whose Act Of Bravery Was An Aviation First | Londonist share.google/XRaZAKKmDhKw...
The Queen of Hearts public house Queensbury, 1941 and now.
I've done a detailed post with more history and images here www.instagram.com/p/DQ04-mbjG5...
Archive images via National Brewery Heritage Trust/Alamy.
I've done a detailed post with more history and images here www.instagram.com/p/DQ04-mbjG5...
Archive images via National Brewery Heritage Trust/Alamy.
November 9, 2025 at 6:59 AM
The Queen of Hearts public house Queensbury, 1941 and now.
I've done a detailed post with more history and images here www.instagram.com/p/DQ04-mbjG5...
Archive images via National Brewery Heritage Trust/Alamy.
I've done a detailed post with more history and images here www.instagram.com/p/DQ04-mbjG5...
Archive images via National Brewery Heritage Trust/Alamy.
Urban Explorer Report - Camden Town Deep Kecel Shelter.
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Report - - Camden Town Deep Level Shelter, London - June 2015 | Underground Sites
It's been an absolute hot minute since this happened, but better late than never? 😬
Same idea as the other 7 Deep Level Shelters under London, a twin pair of 427m (ish) long tunnels built undernea...
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November 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Urban Explorer Report - Camden Town Deep Kecel Shelter.
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Urban Explorer Report - Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
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Report - - Zachary Merton Ward, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital - April 2020 | Asylums and Hospitals
Good afternoon lads and lasses,
we are new here and delighted to have joined the community! We did not even know about URBEX being 'a thing' until recently, so therefore we are super excited to share...
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November 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Urban Explorer Report - Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
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