Welcome to the Isleworth Society Website
Some Past Community Projects
Leading the restoration of 19th Century Glossop Memorial in South Street, Isleworth, jointly funded by Heritage of London Trust, Hounslow’s Street Improvement project and from The Society’s own resources
Campaigning for the listing of Isleworth Public Hall in South Street, Isleworth. This building has played a pivotal part in community life since it was built in 1863 with public funds
Developing the Isleworth 390 project, dedicated to finding out more about the lives behind the 390 names on the Isleworth WW1 memorial in Memorial Square, Isleworth. The project (2013-2022) is also featured on the Imperial War Museum’s site ‘Mapping the Centenary’ See www.isleworthww1.co.uk and https://www.iwm.org.uk/partnerships/mapping-the-centenary/projects/the-isleworth-390
Securing funding for restoration works at Isleworth Cemetery Park Road, Isleworth. 25th September 2019 - Hounslow’s Mayor, Cllr Tony Louki cut the ribbon for an event celebrating restoration of the Victorian pillars and gates of the vehicle entrance to Park Road cemetery for which TIS secured Community Infrastructure Levy funding. TIS committee members are shown alongside Lee Williams, who acted as Project Manager for the work, local councillors and a representative from Stone Restoration who carried out the work.
Assisting Heston and Isleworth Rotary Club with the installation of 16 Heritage Plaques
Liaising with the London Borough of Hounslow on the designation of the Isleworth Riverside Conservation Area
Suggesting the use of S106 moneys for local improvements including replacing and refurbishing railings, benches and pathways.
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Local Pubs of Isleworth
Following the Isleworth Society talk on 'The Lost Pubs of Isleworth' last November, the local Art Club based in the pavilion on the WERFA estate embarked upon a project to capture some of the local pubs in Isleworth, Richmond and Twickenham.