Some Kilburn love was clearly evident this fortnight. The Londonist marvelled at our Gormley Statue while a new visitor found Kilburn beautiful. This in turn created love reactions… here, here and here. And kindness was once again on show in a moment of need in our caring Kilburn. The weather has been rather remisniscent of …
A small part of Kilburn became Notting Hill this fortnight for the filming of the TV mini series ‘Small Axe’, with Director Steve McQueen. Glad too see that some of the set has been left behind. On the hottest day of the year there was a fire near the train line and ALDI couldn’t keep …
Filming of ‘Small Axe’ Have you been to witness the transformation of Kingsgate Road, between Messina Avenue and Gascony Avenue? The set design and film crews for ‘Small Axe‘ directed by Steve McQueen and starring John Boyega and Letitia Wright have taken over this stretch of Kingsgate Road right here in Kilburn. Be ready for …
Kingsgate Road transformed into All Saints Road, Notting Hill Read More »
We have 2 winners of the London Curry AWARDS 2019 in Kilburn. @vijayindiauk for “South Indian Curry Restaurant of the year” and @AnjanaasLondon for best “South Indian Dining experience of the year”. Try them out if you haven’t yet. Want to know more about Vijay’s link to the Beattles, read here. We tried and loved …
A plaque for Lonnie Donegan was unveiled by his son Peter outside the ENO ( English National Opera) building in Broadhurst Gardens today. Lonnie recorded ‘Rock Island Line’ at the Decca Studios 65 years ago today. This record accelerated the growth of Skiffle which led on to rock and the Beatles. Jim Carter who made …
Lonnie Donegan’s Plaque unveiling on 13th July 2019 Read More »
Is pink the new colour trend in Kilburn? Delightful window display and gentleman. Let’s hope however that this red and this yellow do not take over our streets. Did you know that George Orwell was a Kilburn resident? We also have a plaque for him! Here’s an article from Orwell Jr when the plaque went …
Courtesy of Dick Weindling and Marianne Colloms On Monday 15 May 1911, the play ‘When Kilburn Sleeps’ was put on at the Kilburn Empire. This was on the triangular site at the beginning of Kilburn High Road, where the London Marriott Hotel is today. It was produced by the wonderfully named Wentworth Croke. He advertised …
By complete chance we found out about 3 applications by JC Decaux to install 3 additional massive advertising signs on the pavements in Kilburn High Road. We alerted you to the applications in our last newsletter. The application numbers are 19/1997, 19/2001 and 19/2006. At the time, we tought that Brent Council would reject outright …
Are Brent Council selling off restricted pavement space in town centres? Read More »
Oh shock, horror! Our tweet suggesting that Spicy Basil might be relocating to Cricklewood received many responses of disbelief and shock. They are definitely applying to open in the McGoverns pub in Cricklewood. However we hope it’s a second branch! Now it’s official! Kilburn High Road will be closed to all traffic on 11th July …
The planning application for the redevelopment of 2 to 12 Priory Park Road (19/1279) received 8 comments, 4 Objections, 2 Supports and 2 Neutral comments. This means that it probably will not go to Planning Committee and the future of the application will be decided by Officers. Watch this space for updates! Hurray! Some progress …