PastRewind
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History posts by Mark Amies. London manufacturing history contributor on BBC Radio London's Robert Elms Show, author of two books.
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Spencer House, Vale of Health, Hampstead (1964).
On first view a fairly unremarkable building, but the history of the site is quite interesting. Its named after the artist Sir Stanley Spencer, who used a studio in the hotel that stood on the site until it was demolished in 1962....
On first view a fairly unremarkable building, but the history of the site is quite interesting. Its named after the artist Sir Stanley Spencer, who used a studio in the hotel that stood on the site until it was demolished in 1962....
November 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Spencer House, Vale of Health, Hampstead (1964).
On first view a fairly unremarkable building, but the history of the site is quite interesting. Its named after the artist Sir Stanley Spencer, who used a studio in the hotel that stood on the site until it was demolished in 1962....
On first view a fairly unremarkable building, but the history of the site is quite interesting. Its named after the artist Sir Stanley Spencer, who used a studio in the hotel that stood on the site until it was demolished in 1962....
Ai finding it's way into Local History Facebook groups.
The member has reposted several of these ai-generated videos that must have used one original image, and then done it's usual, scrappy job of making it look like something Disney would make. This trash is eroding local history presentation.
The member has reposted several of these ai-generated videos that must have used one original image, and then done it's usual, scrappy job of making it look like something Disney would make. This trash is eroding local history presentation.
November 16, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Ai finding it's way into Local History Facebook groups.
The member has reposted several of these ai-generated videos that must have used one original image, and then done it's usual, scrappy job of making it look like something Disney would make. This trash is eroding local history presentation.
The member has reposted several of these ai-generated videos that must have used one original image, and then done it's usual, scrappy job of making it look like something Disney would make. This trash is eroding local history presentation.
As you can see Richard Burton is less than happy to see I missed his 100th birthday, yesterday.
(NPG/Condé Nast)
(NPG/Condé Nast)
November 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
As you can see Richard Burton is less than happy to see I missed his 100th birthday, yesterday.
(NPG/Condé Nast)
(NPG/Condé Nast)
November 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Sad to hear of Pauline Collins passing. I always thought her role as Sarah in Upstairs,Downstairs was her best.
November 7, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Sad to hear of Pauline Collins passing. I always thought her role as Sarah in Upstairs,Downstairs was her best.
November 4, 2025 at 6:32 AM
November 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Happy Birthday Adam Ant.
November 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Happy Birthday Adam Ant.
At the Barbican Hall to see @davidolusoga.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
At the Barbican Hall to see @davidolusoga.bsky.social
Photos from my walk through Hampstead yesterday.
November 1, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Photos from my walk through Hampstead yesterday.
October 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
October 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Look what I found at Skoob Books today.
October 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Look what I found at Skoob Books today.
Went along to the Blitz exhibition at @designmuseum.bsky.social today.
October 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Went along to the Blitz exhibition at @designmuseum.bsky.social today.
....a new cinema will be opening in the base of the building.....
October 19, 2025 at 5:27 AM
....a new cinema will be opening in the base of the building.....
..the frontage is all that remains from the original building. A large apartment complex has been built behind it....
October 19, 2025 at 5:27 AM
..the frontage is all that remains from the original building. A large apartment complex has been built behind it....
....these photos I took date from 2016, (when the 1960s cladding was still in place), and 2021 when the initial removal started. There is also an artist's impression from the developer....
October 19, 2025 at 5:27 AM
....these photos I took date from 2016, (when the 1960s cladding was still in place), and 2021 when the initial removal started. There is also an artist's impression from the developer....
The frontage of Harrow's 1937 Dominion cinema has eventually been brought back to life...
October 19, 2025 at 5:27 AM
The frontage of Harrow's 1937 Dominion cinema has eventually been brought back to life...
Belmont is overlooked, but it has many interesting features.
October 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Belmont is overlooked, but it has many interesting features.
This much-loved shop has been a fixture in Belmont for years.
October 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This much-loved shop has been a fixture in Belmont for years.
This shop frontage in Belmont, near Harrow needs a local listing. It's a precious example of 1930s style.
@c20society.bsky.social @londonmuseum.bsky.social @modinmetro.bsky.social
@c20society.bsky.social @londonmuseum.bsky.social @modinmetro.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This shop frontage in Belmont, near Harrow needs a local listing. It's a precious example of 1930s style.
@c20society.bsky.social @londonmuseum.bsky.social @modinmetro.bsky.social
@c20society.bsky.social @londonmuseum.bsky.social @modinmetro.bsky.social
Friday night beer.
October 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Friday night beer.
I'd really like to get hold of some of this, but I don't know where I can get it in London. Any ideas? @rogerprotz.bsky.social @boakandbailey.bsky.social @camraofficial.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
I'd really like to get hold of some of this, but I don't know where I can get it in London. Any ideas? @rogerprotz.bsky.social @boakandbailey.bsky.social @camraofficial.bsky.social