EAW011997 ENGLAND (1947). The town, West Drayton, from the west, 1947. This image was marked by Aerofilms Ltd for photo editing.

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Title	[EAW011997] The town, West Drayton, from the west, 1947. This image was marked by Aerofilms Ltd for photo editing.
Reference	EAW011997
Date	3-November-1947
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Place name	WEST DRAYTON
Parish
District
Country	ENGLAND
Easting / Northing	505906, 179447
Longitude / Latitude	-0.47395193098355, 51.503538926935
National Grid Reference	TQ059794

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Dawley Road, Railway Bridge[ over GWR Railway Tracks], Dawley Road, Hayes Report as Inappropriate	brian	Friday 3rd of January 2014 10:58:44 AM
Stockley Railway Bridge over GWR railway tracks. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Friday 3rd of January 2014 10:46:19 AM
Royal Air Force Station : RAF West Drayton. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Friday 3rd of January 2014 10:43:11 AM
Kingston Lane : from Horton Bridge to the top of Porters Way, at its junction with Station Road, West Drayton. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Friday 3rd of January 2014 10:40:25 AM
This building was utilised as a Children's Day Nursery. Located on the corner of Drayton Gardens, with its junction to Station Road, West Drayton. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Friday 3rd of January 2014 09:16:33 AM
His Masters Voice [EMI] Hayes. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Wednesday 1st of January 2014 02:33:40 PM
The Six Bells Public House, Station Road, West Drayton. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Wednesday 1st of January 2014 02:30:59 PM
Southall Gasometer : ---------- Infamous landmark for pilots approaching Heathrow airport, when having had to use the now de-activated 05/23 [crossed] runway, more usual in poorer weather conditions. So as not to be confused with the similar approach to nearby RAF Northolt, also having a gasometer on its approach : Each was marked with bold lettering, to aid the pilots, to distinguish for their arrival, at their correct destination. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Wednesday 1st of January 2014 02:28:46 PM
Horton Bridge, Yiewsley; -------- Two bridges, for crossing Grand Union Canal and Great Western Railway tracks. Effectively connecting Yiewsley with West Drayton and vv. Taken out of vehicular use by the 1960's ish remained/remains accessible to pedestrian and foot traffic. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Wednesday 1st of January 2014 02:15:11 PM
The Power Plant : Heavy machinery/gear cutting establishment. ----------------- Now closed and land developed for housing. ----------------- Observe traces of wartime camouflage on end of building. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Wednesday 1st of January 2014 02:10:05 PM
The Admiralty : West Drayton; as known locally. --------- Royal Navy [ Ministry of Defence ]R+D facility; Now closed and area developed for housing. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Wednesday 1st of January 2014 02:06:46 PM
Official designation : Admiralty Engineering Laboratory Report as Inappropriate	brian	Friday 3rd of January 2014 03:14:06 PM
St Martins church hall. ----------- Built facing Warwick Road, adjacent to the junction with Station Road, West Drayton. ----------- Since demolished and replaced by housing, 1970's; Recollection that it was a corrugated steel structure and a shade of green in colouring. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Wednesday 1st of January 2014 02:01:38 PM
CORRECTION : Detailed as location in Warwick Road; was located in Brandville Road, West Drayton Report as Inappropriate	brian	Friday 3rd of January 2014 09:26:09 AM
West Drayton Primary School. ---------- Built on site of a previous national school; The Original dedication stone can still be observed, built into current West Drayton Library wall Report as Inappropriate	brian	Wednesday 1st of January 2014 01:55:58 PM
As can be observed a horticultural nursery existed between the school and nearby housing in Drayton Gardens; The nursery eventually closed its business and the ground was later taken over to expand the school recreational area,with the area used as a sports field. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Friday 3rd of January 2014 09:12:29 AM
West Drayton Primary School closed late 1970's [estimate]. Land utilised for housing. The school, still same name relocated to Kingston Lane, West Drayton. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Friday 3rd of January 2014 10:37:34 AM
Station Road, West Drayton, at junction with Church Road. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Wednesday 1st of January 2014 01:52:47 PM
West Drayton Park Avenue, West Drayton. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Wednesday 1st of January 2014 01:51:38 PM
Tennis Courts, in the Closes, Recreational Area, off Church Road,West Drayton. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Wednesday 1st of January 2014 01:50:25 PM
The Green, Swan Road, West Drayton. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Wednesday 1st of January 2014 01:46:15 PM
Drayton Hall, West Drayton to be found in this tree covered area Report as Inappropriate	brian	Wednesday 1st of January 2014 01:45:35 PM
West Drayton Gate House [viewed from rear] Church Road, West Drayton. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Wednesday 1st of January 2014 01:43:38 PM
Bagley Gardens, West Drayton. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Wednesday 1st of January 2014 01:41:55 PM
St Martins church, Church Road, West Drayton. Report as Inappropriate	brian	Wednesday 1st of January 2014 01:39:33 PM