The Tumbler Batmobile Comes to The Chimes, Uxbridge
No, you aren't seeing things - that is the Batmobile parked in The Chimes in Uxbridge. The Tumbler from the Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy is in Uxbridge on Saturday 5th March. I have to admit, the Tumbler is one of my all-time favourite Batmobiles and I am...
History & Heritage of Uxbridge Festival 2021
I recently found out that the Hillingdon Chamber of commerce - along with their partners - are putting on a festival about the Heritage and History of Uxbridge. Having lived in the area for quite some time, I always find it interesting to discover the history that is...
Christmas Lights are on in Uxbridge
Now that the national lockdown is lifted - and we can return to non-essential shops - it was time to venture back into Uxbridge! And the Christmas lights really help make it more appealing. In fact, you might forget that we are still at the end of a pandemic until you...
Covid-19 & The “New Normal” in Uxbridge
After the cinemas finally opened back up - and my desire to help the industry in any small way - I headed back to Uxbridge. New one-way arrows on the floor, vending machines that dispense face masks and other PPE, clear plastic screens on tills, and face masks on...
Intu Enters Administration – What it means for Intu Uxbridge?
As you may now be aware, Intu Properties Plc. has entered administration. This will potentially be alarming for many in Uxbridge, whether you shop in Uxbridge, or work there. But what does this mean for our Intu shopping centre? Well, for now, not much. Its...
Waterstones closed for refurbishment
In the windows of waterstones, located in the Chimes (Intu shopping centre) I noticed a sign which grabbed my attention. They are closing for a refurb. But this is clearly not just a lick of paint. The sign states that they will be closed until Spring/Summer 2020. In...
Gift Box, Uxbridge Closes after 37 years
Walking through the Pavilions (current name) this morning it seemed like every shop was advertising their NewYears sale. One shop, however, stood out; the sign on Giftbox isn’t just advertising their seasonal sale, but instead is accompanied by a note announcing...
Review: Renting in Parkwest. The Real Issues
This review is almost two years on from when I first started renting in Parkwest in West Drayton, I thought that it might be helpful to have an honest – though hard to be unbiased – review of Parkwest, from someone that has actually lived there for over a year. Make...
Moving to Uxbridge, West London. The Ultimate Guide
Moving home can be an exciting and scary time, no matter where you are moving - and moving to Uxbridge is no different. We understand that you need to check EVERYTHING before you move, like where you will be living, what the transport is like, which school are in the...
Travelodge Confirmed to be Coming to Stockley Park
If you have been following the progress in Stockley Park and were slightly devastated when The White House, Wetherspoons closed down, then you may be interested to find out; it has finally been confirmed that we will be getting a Travelodge in Stockley Park Arena. The...
About Uxbridge
Several historical events have taken place in and around the town, including attempted negotiations between King Charles I and the Parliamentary Army during the English Civil War. The public house at the centre of those events, since renamed the Crown & Treaty, still stands. Uxbridge also houses the Battle of Britain Bunker, from where the air defence of the south-east of England was coordinated during the Battle of Britain. Situated in RAF Uxbridge, the No. 11 Group Operations Room within the bunker played a crucial rule during the battle and was later used during the D-Day landings.
The wards of Uxbridge North and Uxbridge South are used for the election of councillors to Hillingdon Council and for statistical purposes. The 2011 Census recorded population figures of 12,048 for Uxbridge North and 13,979 for Uxbridge South.