heritage and history

Yiewsley and West Drayton have played a fascinating role in the history of London, Middlesex and the UK in general.

Did you know that:

- the Romans were here?
- Napolean III stayed in West Drayton?
- An England test cricketer (and Hollywood actor) played for West Drayton cricket club?
- Yiewsley and West Drayton featured heavily in the famous 1950s film "Genevieve"?

Click on the panels to your right to see some fascinating facts about the history of the area.