We are a combined local studies, archive and museum service covering the London Borough of Hillingdon. We cover all aspects of the history of Hillingdon, people, places and events.
Address:
14-16 High Street
Uxbridge
Middlesex
UB8 1HD
Website: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/7183/Hillingdon-Museum-and-Archives-ServicesEmail: archives@hillingdon.gov.ukPhone: 01895 250702
Access: Opening hours; Monday 9.30-8.00, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1.00-5.30, Friday 10.00-12.30, 1.30-5.30, Saturday 9.30-12.00, 1.00-4.00 Sunday closed. Prior notice is requested to ensure that viewing equipment is available.
Material in standard formats (film, VHS or DVD) is collected. Subjects include anything of relevance to the London Borough of Hillingdon, people, places or events. There is a special collection of copies of films made at Denham Studios.
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Whilst filming Hamlet at Denham, starring Laurence Olivier, the director realised that they did not have a complete copy of the play. A copy was quickly borrowed from the local library, Uxbridge. On return it was signed by most of the cast, including Laurence Olivier and Jean Simmons
Carolynne Cotton, former Local Studies, Archives and Museum Manager
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