Back in time to the Uxbridge of 1912
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 เม.ย. 2023
- We take an extended look around a recreation of the Uxbridge of 1912, thanks to TH-cam user Anthony Guter.
Uxbridge, mentioned in the Domesbook Book but dating from well before, had a long and distinct history as a Middlesex market town before London absorbed it.
We take a tour of the town when Uxbridge boasted three stations (none of which exists now), a tram service, had a population of under 4000 and hosted industries including timber, flour, iron, brewing and printing.
Once we've dealt with UXB - as the kids call it - this becomes a walk from Uxbridge to Hillingdon.
Anthony Guter's videos can be found at / @anthonyguter
Number 21 of 408 in a series of filmed walks between every London Underground station.
Walked in March 2022
![[TH] Esports World Cup : Knockout Stage Day 1](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ES-vr-FarFg/mqdefault.jpg)
Loved to see the Long Lane Bridge, as a kid in the 1940s, I spent hours watching the trains and waving to the drivers. Now I live far away in Vancouver, British Columbia. Thanks for the memories
My pleasure!
In the 1970s, I used to play in the playground built in the bomb crater on Windsor Avenue, near the Oak Farm school. The 1940s seemed so distant to me then, but were so wonderfully close.
I will always remember the cafe in the station. It’s was Frank’s Cafe when I was a kid in 80’s/90’s and the place that sold the best homemade cookies. I lived there for 45 years before moving. Still one of the nicest stations on the Met line.
That brought back some lovely memories, thank you very much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful so many memories coming back whilst watching this
Uxbridge station is an absolute delight. Anyone a fan of graphic design needs to visit. The old cigarette machine is a real step back. So glad TPTB had a mind to preserve these details. Research shows that birds who live near freeway/ motorway sing louder songs
I has been one of my favourites so far!
Years ago when I was young the machines I used in uxbridge middlesex (middlesex regiment)🏴👍🏻
Absolutely 👍
Totally fascinating and interesting an area familiar to myself was born in hillingdon hospital and lived in Hayes until the 90's. Many places their I've never seen and part of the history of Uxbridge i never knew because at that age your not too interested in local history ❤ thank you ❤
Thanks Anthony, very interesting.
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent! One small addition.. The trolleybuses used to turn round further along the High Street near High Street Station, opposite the (now demolished) Odeon Cinema, and not as stated outside the LT station. There were two bus stops, one immediately outside the front of the station and the other on the main High Street, opposite the Market House. I know because I was born there! lol I used to go with my parents shopping, especially in Suters, a department store. Well done nonetheless.
Thanks Stephen for the info. I'll make a note for my following Uxbridge video
Deserves more views - have placed the link to it on a FB page - hopefully that should get you some more views.
Thanks!
I wish Uxbridge was still connected to the GWR mainline. It would of been a god send with the Elizabeth line.
Indeed. A lot of sadly missed railways
Yes, I'm sure it would be a well-used line if it was still there, especially if it had direct trains right through London (which it did pre-war, onto the Met at Paddington, when it was the GWR).
Interesting.
Lots of "waye"s in Uxbridge not sure why but it's a thing
Nor me!