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.
https://pastrewind.wordpress.com/2025/02/25/the-victorian-villa-lost-in-time/
Originally started on Twitter in 2019.
https://pastrewind.wordpress.com/2025/02/25/the-victorian-villa-lost-in-time/
It would be interesting to see what it looks like now
November 14, 2025 at 9:27 AM
It would be interesting to see what it looks like now
In the video I mentioned my first book, and here is the video for that
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London's Industrial Past by Mark Amies.
YouTube video by Mark Amies
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November 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
In the video I mentioned my first book, and here is the video for that
youtu.be/7vKi2xU2pVU?...
youtu.be/7vKi2xU2pVU?...
You can read more in my book, published by Amberley.
Flying up the Edgware Road - Amberley Publishing share.google/F062CUtjuicQ...
Flying up the Edgware Road - Amberley Publishing share.google/F062CUtjuicQ...
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
You can read more in my book, published by Amberley.
Flying up the Edgware Road - Amberley Publishing share.google/F062CUtjuicQ...
Flying up the Edgware Road - Amberley Publishing share.google/F062CUtjuicQ...
Images from my book, showing ads for Central Aircraft Company and R.Cattle.
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Images from my book, showing ads for Central Aircraft Company and R.Cattle.
An 1880s map, when the sitecwas Elm Lodge.
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
An 1880s map, when the sitecwas Elm Lodge.
The site in the 1910s. The Palmerston Works occupies the space
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The site in the 1910s. The Palmerston Works occupies the space
A 1946 Air Ministry Aerial Survey image.
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A 1946 Air Ministry Aerial Survey image.
A 1950s O/S map of the site
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A 1950s O/S map of the site
The site of the Kilburn State Theatre.
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The site of the Kilburn State Theatre.
To finish with, a 2023 @lifeinkilburn.bsky.social article about what is happening with the Square. (The old development contained a WH Smith)
Curtain call for WH Smith in Kilburn? – Life In Kilburn share.google/USp4p5sqfHfd...
Curtain call for WH Smith in Kilburn? – Life In Kilburn share.google/USp4p5sqfHfd...
Curtain call for WH Smith in Kilburn? – Life In Kilburn
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November 10, 2025 at 6:36 AM
To finish with, a 2023 @lifeinkilburn.bsky.social article about what is happening with the Square. (The old development contained a WH Smith)
Curtain call for WH Smith in Kilburn? – Life In Kilburn share.google/USp4p5sqfHfd...
Curtain call for WH Smith in Kilburn? – Life In Kilburn share.google/USp4p5sqfHfd...
Whilst we are in the subject of Kilburn Square, here's the video for The Jam's 1979 song, 'When You're Young', which was filmed there
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The Jam - When You're Young
YouTube video by TheJamVEVO
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November 10, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Whilst we are in the subject of Kilburn Square, here's the video for The Jam's 1979 song, 'When You're Young', which was filmed there
youtu.be/GO-3oXkZwPg?...
youtu.be/GO-3oXkZwPg?...
As a reminder of how Kilburn Square looked, here's an article featuring Peter Marshall's excellent photos, taken in 1988.
Earl Derby | >Re-PHOTO share.google/GaRISVEuguwP...
Earl Derby | >Re-PHOTO share.google/GaRISVEuguwP...
Earl Derby | >Re-PHOTO
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November 10, 2025 at 6:36 AM
As a reminder of how Kilburn Square looked, here's an article featuring Peter Marshall's excellent photos, taken in 1988.
Earl Derby | >Re-PHOTO share.google/GaRISVEuguwP...
Earl Derby | >Re-PHOTO share.google/GaRISVEuguwP...