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Looking back in our archives Mar 04 2010

50 years ago: March 4, 1960 £9,000 POOLS WINDFALL THERE were free lunches for all regular customers at the Corner Cafe in Lillie Road, to celebrate the £9,000 pools win shared by the proprietors, Mr Lawrence Vietro and his partner, Mr Salvadore Castagno.Read

Volunteers ready to defend the power station Mar 04 2010

THESE men are employees of Fulham Borough Council's electricity department, pictured in the yard at Argon Mews, probably shortly after the outbreak of war in 1939.Read

Belgian refugees procession has historians puzzled Feb 25 2010

THE purpose of this procession by young female Belgian refugees is not known but, as the banners are of a religious nature, they may be celebrating a saint's day, perhaps that of St Thomas of Canterbury on July 3.Read

Looking back in our archives Feb 25 2010

February 26, 1960 BABY'S ROYAL BIRTHDAY BORN to a Fulham mother eight hours before the arrival of the Queen's baby was a bonny raven-haired boy.Read

A haven from the horrors of war Feb 18 2010

ABOUT 3,000 Belgian refugees received shelter and accommodation in the Empress Hall at Earl's Court during the First World War.Read

Looking back in our archives Feb 18 2010

February 19, 1960 TORY OPPOSITION SHOCK POLITICAL surprise is the disclosure this week that a Conservative member of Fulham Council has resigned the party whip and will sit on the council as an independent. Read

From our archives Feb 11 2010

AN explosion in an electricity sub-station in Dawes Road injured a workman, blew a manhole cover into the air, and blacked out a large area of the borough. Read

Where volunteers signed up to join the great war Feb 11 2010

THIS photograph of the First World War recruiting office at Fulham Town Hall is thought to date from about May 1916, as before that date only unmarried men between the ages of 18 and 40 could be conscripted.Read

Looking back in our archives Feb 04 2010

EARLY morning crowds thronged Fulham Broadway Station on a chaotic Monday. Read

Medal of honour for Captain Courageous after Italian job Feb 04 2010

THIS is a picture of Captain Richard Wakeford (left) receiving one of his many medals for bravery.Read

Keeping the youngsters safe and sound Jan 28 2010

DURING Road Safety Week, August 1952, cycling proficiency tests and road safety games took place in Bishops Park (seen here), South Park and Lillie Road Recreational Ground.Read

Looking back: Stories from our archives Jan 22 2010

January 22, 1960 Big housing scheme is planned for Sands End Read

Torrid tales of murder and intrigue Jan 22 2010

A grisly new book uncovers a list of shocking murders which rocked the capital in years gone by. certainly innocent, Read

Money really can buy you love - £100k register office opens Jan 13 2010

THIS photograph was taken in September 1974 in London’s first selfcontained, purpose-built register office in Hammersmith – located in Nigel Playfair Avenue – after the marriage of Jasmine Johnson and Wilfred Barry.Read

A blast from our past Nov 24 2009

Delving into the archives of the Fulham & Hammersmith Chronicle.Read

Hammersmith Broadway a vital transport link - if no longer for horse and cart Feb 18 2009

Exactly what can be done with Ealing Broadway station was a subject of much discussion at a meeting of Crossrail engineers, residents and transport experts recently.Read

Think it's cold? Try walking an elephant over the Thames Feb 13 2009

Heavy snowfall remains a rare occurrence in west London, despite last week's blizzard-like conditions and predictions for another possible blanketing this week.Read

Where lively characters get together Dec 18 2008

A BUSY scene in the market in North End Road, c. 1904.Read

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