Archaeological Finds from Yeading, Hayes Pipeline Excavation

Ian J Wilson said:

I was amazed to read about the archeological finds by the Yeading Brook which I frequently walk along. Whilst I principally interested in Industrial Sites mostly Canals, this is a great Find. Many thanks for informing us about it.

Ian Wilson

November 26, 2009 at 18:19

John said:

Thanks Alwyn.

I convene an annual local history conference and this year we focussed on buildings and heritage sites at risk. This has lead to the Council undertaking a comprehensive survey with us on local sites and buildings. In September I am convening a further conference to publish our results and hopefully to revive a local conservation panel to protect local our heritage and to campaign on buildings such as Benlow Works. This is one of my taget buildings and we are launching a local petition about this site. I am also seeking a further meeting with Engish Heritage to see what action can be taken to tackle the building’s deterioration. It is on English Heritage’s at risk list already. Rest assured I will continue to do all I can to preserve our wonderful local heritage.

Best wishes,

John
McDonnell MP

June 28, 2009 at 11:38

Alwyn Pierre said:

I am so pleased to see our MP is taking such an interest in our local history. There had been such a lot of development in recent years;  so many buildings of historical interest have been neglected or destroyed with little or no consideration by the developers who have no interest in the community or our history.

Benlow Works an Edwardian industrial building in Silverdale Road is one such building in a dreadful state. The clock still has not been fixed.
This building could be put to good community use.

See:
http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/449833

Also I was shocked to see the Fairey building in North Hyde Road gone.

I feel we need to preserve more of the history we have.

June 24, 2009 at 14:17

John Lilburne said:

It’s amazing to think that I paddled in Yeading Brook as a kid and didn’t realise I was so close to so much history.

June 20, 2009 at 4:44