library
Sheppard Robson Architects, 2019
7 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3EB
The London Borough of Hounslow is 60! This exhibition in Hounslow Library explores what the borough looked like in 1965 in terms of architecture and industry, and what life was like for residents then. Contrasting with this, there are contemporary photos showing how our vibrant, diverse and lively borough has changed, with new architecture and life as it is lived now.
Hounslow Central
Hounslow
117, 120, 235, 237, 281, E2, H37
281 from Kingston, H37 from Richmond, 237 from Brentford, 117 or 235 from Feltham, 120 from Southall, E2/237 from Ealing.
Disabled bays for Blue Badge holders are available on Lampton Road.
The exhibition is in Hounslow Library.
09:30–20:00
Exhibition is accessible during library opening hours.
09:30–17:30
Exhibition is accessible during library opening hours.
09:30–17:30
Exhibition is accessible during library opening hours.
09:30–20:00
Exhibition is accessible during library opening hours.
09:30–17:30
Exhibition is accessible during library opening hours.
09:30–17:30
Exhibition is accessible during library opening hours.
11:30–16:00
Exhibition is accessible during library opening hours.
Explore what the London Borough of Hounslow looked like in 1965, and what life was like for residents then. Contrasting with this, there are contemporary photos showing the vibrant, diverse and lively borough as it is now.
On 1 April 1965, the Borough was created, under the London Government Act 1963, bringing together the combined areas of:
• The Municipal Borough of Brentford and Chiswick;
• The Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth; and
• Feltham Urban District.
The area was transferred from Middlesex to Greater London to become one of the 32 London Boroughs.
Each one of Hounslow's seven community forum areas is represented with four photos (from across the borough - Bedfont and Heston to Gunnersbury and Chiswick) . Compare the ‘then’ and the ‘now’, using location maps on the labels to navigate, and the text below each image to find out more.
Learn more about the area's history with amazing buildings from the past or be inspired by contemporary architecture and urbanscapes.
This exhibition was put together with input from the London Borough of Hounslow’s Culture, Archives, Democratic Services, Comms and Regen teams.
‘Then’ photos were sourced from the London Borough of Hounslow Archives held at Feltham and Chiswick libraries, which are accessible to the public by appointment.