Hillingdon Heritage

11/06/2026

We are kicking off this week's with a cartoon from our sports collection!⚽️

This cartoon from our archive, drawn by T.H.M Mitchell, depicts a football match between Uxbridge Town and Walthamstow Avenue on September 28, 1935. Losing 6-1 to Walthamstow, the artist suggests that perhaps 'The Reds' might have won if Frank Price had stuck to his routine instead of smoking ci******es.

Do you know a young sports fanatic? This summer, you can design your own sports kit with us at Hillingdon Museum (next to Uxbridge Library).

❔️From 11am - 3pm, every Wednesday in August. Drop in - no booking required.

10/06/2026

Reminder that our next talk is tomorrow! Learn more about shopping on Uxbridge High Street through the centuries🛍️

More info below👇

NEW TALK!🗣️

Join us for a journey along Uxbridge High Street as it changes through 3 eras - The lively 1960s, the community-focused 1930s and the bustling 19th century.

🗓️ Thursday 11 June, 2PM - 4PM
📍 Hillingdon Museum and Archives
🎫 £5- FREE for Heritage Members
🔗 https://buff.ly/lm9hMzM

📸 © Gazette

10/06/2026

🚨 Hillingdon Museum and Archives will be CLOSED for all weekends in June except for Sunday 14 June🚨

This is due to outreach events around the borough - including Hillingdon Libraries' Crime Festival on Saturday 13 June. We are open as usual Monday - Friday, 10 - 4.

If you would like to visit our other heritage locations at Eastcote House Gardens, Cranford Park Country Park, Manor Farm Site in Ruislip and the Battle of Britain Bunker in Uxbridge then please visit Discover Hillingdon for more information.

👉 https://buff.ly/15SCJwE

09/06/2026

NEW SPEAKER🗣️

Join us at Hillingdon Museum and Archives, as John Whitby talks about the Colne Valley Regional Park and its challenges and opportunities. He will talk about the campaign 'A Corridor For Life' set against a backdrop of changing agricultural policy, with insights into what it means to be a farmer today.

John is immediate past Chairman of Trustees of the Colne Valley Regional Park and has been volunteering at the Colne Valley Regional Park for more than 15 years. Born and bred in South Bucks, and as a second-generation farmer, he is an unashamed champion of, and advocate for, the countryside and the place of agriculture within it.

🗓️ 10 July, 11 - 12
📍 Hillingdon Museum and Archives
🔗 FREE, book by emailing [email protected]

08/06/2026

Did you know that in the medieval period, a Priory likely existed on the site of the current Manor Farm House?

Although we don’t know what this structure would have looked like, archaeological evidence has shown that a priory cell has existed on the site since the 12th century. Priory cells were small residences with only one or two monks living there at a time. Inside the cell, there would be living quarters, a kitchen to prepare their meals, and a small chapel for prayer and reflection. The monks living there would split their time between praying, reading, writing, and tending to their fields.

📸 Manor Farm House today

08/06/2026

Volunteering Week 2026 🎉

At the Battle of Britain Bunker, and across Hillingdon’s heritage sites, everything we do is made possible by our incredible volunteers.

From caring for our gardens and collections, to leading tours and welcoming visitors at the front desk — your time, energy, and passion make a real difference every single day.

Interested in volunteering? Check out the Hillingdon Council website for more information 👉️ https://buff.ly/go4aST0

05/06/2026

Don't miss out on this talk at the Battle of Britain Bunker, Uxbridge tomorrow!

More details in the post below👇

This Saturday 🗣️ To mark the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, we are hosting a Speaker Series with Chris Leworthy at 11:30 on Saturday 6 June. He will be speaking about Operation Overlord- the key objectives, the preparation, and D-Day itself. Tickets cost £5 and are available to buy on our website.

Book here 👉️ https://buff.ly/vsNbuP9

Enjoy our Speaker Series programme? Become a Hillingdon Heritage member and get all of our Speaker Series completely FREE!

More information 👉️ https://buff.ly/hkYvqc5
©️ IWM

05/06/2026

NEW TALK!🗣️

Join us for a journey along Uxbridge High Street as it changes through 3 eras - The lively 1960s, the community-focused 1930s and the bustling 19th century.

🗓️ Thursday 11 June, 2PM - 4PM
📍 Hillingdon Museum and Archives
🎫 £5- FREE for Heritage Members
🔗 https://buff.ly/lm9hMzM

📸 © Gazette

04/06/2026

It's !

This image from our archive shows the exterior of Southlands. The house, off The Green in West Drayton, served as a residence and farmhouse for several centuries, with origins dating back to the Tudor period. In December 1964, Yiewsley and West Drayton Urban District Council agreed to lease Southlands as an arts centre.

Did you know you can still visit Southlands today? Visit their website or check out their page Southlands Arts to see the full list of upcoming events.

🔗 https://buff.ly/n4CvrTb

02/06/2026

We have so much coming up this month at Southlands! 🌞

In addition to our much loved regular groups and classes, we’re hosting a whole range of exciting, creative events, just for you.

Come and join us on the 6th for our Speakeasy Fundraiser!
Our monthly Make Time for Art, Linocut, Biodanza, and Art journalling sessions are in full bloom.

Explore the full programme and book your tickets on our website:
https://www.southlandsarts.co.uk/event

Any queries? Please feel free to email [email protected] 💌