I don't live in Brent but this museum was on my list. It's on one floor within the Willesden Green library, free of charge but plenty of information to see.
Starting with the early history of Brent, you venture more to modern times and see how Brent has changed and developed within the years, with some interactive screens (you can watch the early history animated back from Roman times and they explain where some of the names of Brent areas came from, also an old film showing modern inventions at the time of household devices). Then about the Wembley stadium, and the diversity and influx of immigrants from Ireland, Caribbean and South Asia, the world wars and Brent nowadays.
Brent is quite a big borough so I would like to see this museum expanded (I believe it's existed since 1977), they should have a section to talk more about the parks in Brent such as Gladstone Park which is not far from...
Read moreWife with broken ankle had been before insisted we went I thought “No way Jane you can barely walk” but she was so up for it i couldn’t refuse. what a refreshing and unexpected treat this place is beuatifully curated, fascinating local exhibits reallg lovely staff. You dont have to be from the area to get something out of...
Read moreIt’s small but a delightfully curated museum of the locality that can’t help also being a history of the uk. It’s aimed at school children but worth an hour. It’s just one section of an...
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