We have a favour to ask of Kilburn locals. Can you please write an email of support in favour of the below three NCIL bids for December? Money is available to help improve our local neighbourhood but we need businesses and locals to help support these bids to make them happen. Unfortunately the deadline is …
What is the link between Kilburn and Elton John, Jeff Beck, U2, Eric Clapton, Roxy Music, Simply Red, Oasis, Robbie Williams, Suede and the Biograph Cinema? Well, it is 248 Kilburn High Road. The ticket windows in Kilburn Park Station got a green make-over. What a great idea! “White Teeth” at the Kiln Theatre has …
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Master Rock Studios and the Biograph Cinema, by Dick Weindling Many buildings in Kilburn have interesting stories, but few can match No.248 Kilburn High Road. The site is now demolished and permission has been given for two blocks of flats. They may not be aware, but the new residents will be living on top of …
A cinema? Master Rock Studios? at 248 Kilburn High Road. Read More »
Somebody else agrees with us that Kilburn is getting fabulous food places but needs tender loving care. Maison de la Vie are hosting live music every Friday. Worth a visit. The Philippine Consul visited Philip San who have been getting great reviews. If you have not done so, please go and visit, great food and …
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Island Records was formed by Chris Blackwell who was born in London, but grew up in Jamaica. In 1958 after trying various jobs and using money from his parents, he decided to record Lance Hayward, a young, blind jazz pianist who was playing at the Half Moon Hotel in Montego Bay. The record was released …
Island Records at 108 Cambridge Road from 1963 to 1967 (by Dick Weindling) Read More »