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Wendy Tibbitts
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Historian, Writer, Researcher. Specializing in publishing books and blogs on little-known aspects of history. Currently writing about West Middlesex in the UK. Author of 'Longford: A Village in Limbo'. www.wendytibbitts.info
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There was a Peggy Bedford pub on the Colnbrook bypass in Middlesex UK which is now a MacDonalds, but the original 16th century Grade II listed pub is still in Longford village, but few know of its fascinating history: www.wendytibbitts.info/the-highwaym...
Tudor house in Longford Middlesex was once a coaching inn called the Peggy Bedford.
December 9, 2024 at 12:26 PM
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Mercury House: The aviation history of Hayes, Middlesex
Read about the history of the HQ of Fairey Aviation: www.wendytibbitts.info/mercury-hous...
Mercury House was on the North Hyde Road, Hayes, Middlesex, was the Art Deco Head Office of Fairey Aviation Ltd.
November 26, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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Longford is on the edge of one of the worlds busiest airports. It is threatened with demolition if Heathrow Airport expands.
This book describes the fascinating history and events that this village witnessed. Kings, Queens, rogues and paupers passed through this village. www.wendytibbitts.info
Longford: A Village in Limbo If Heathrow Airport achieves its expansion plans, the village of Longford and all its historic buildings would be demolished. This village has a fascinating past. Read about the national and international events that this village witnessed. This village was a haven for non-conformists and a refuge for highwaymen. History might be the study of the past, but events pervade the present and remain captured forever in the ambiance and fabric of a village.
November 22, 2024 at 5:22 PM