This intriguing selection of old photographs of Southall provides a fascinating account of the people and places, past and present, of this vibrant area. Detailing developments in the social history of Southall during the early to mid-twentieth century, including the dissolution of the old administrative area in 1965, it provides a pictorial account of the borough’s recent history often enlivened by quotations from contemporary sources.

From images of local transport, houses, shops and streets to community events involving people both at work and at play, the reader is taken on a journey through Southall’s daily routine and offers a glimpse into some of the developments that have occurred over the past 150 years.

This is a valuable collection of images detailing the history of this west London area which will delight those who live here and evoke memories of the past for those who have been witness to the changes.