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Facts and places of interest in Southall

Interesting Facts about Southall

Southall was not specifically mentioned in the Domesday survey of 1086, because it was part of the manor of Hayes, so was not mentioned separately. It was owned by the Archbishops of Canterbury at this time, but was leased to a number of different tenants throughout the Middle Ages.

In 1587 the present day Manor House was built by Richard Awsiter, and is now the oldest surviving building in Southall.

In 1698 William III granted the village the right to hold a cattle market.

Southall was chosen as the site of the Middlesex County Asylum, which opened in 1831. It was a self-supporting community, with its inmates learning trades and crafts. It is also famous for Dr John Conolly's pioneering work there, as superintendent, where he ended the practice of making inmates wear chains.

Southall's most celebrated residents were the Martin brothers, who worked in a pottery at the end of Havelock Road , near to the canal. They produced hundreds of sculptured pots, many of which show strange animal faces. The name Martinware is given to their work.

Southall was also the home of one of the earliest British film studios, Southall Film Studios which played a historic role in film-making from its creation in 1924 to its closure in 1959 .

Southall contains the largest Asian shopping centre in the London area.

Southall was the main location for the film 'Bend It Like Beckham'.

Southall is also the location of the Glassy Junction, which serves several Indian draught beers and was the first pub in the UK to accept payment in Indian rupees.

Places of Interest in and around Southall

Southall Railway Centre

Southall Railway Centre, London is the only railway heritage site and houses an interesting historical stock of steam and diesel locomotives, including the AEC Shunter the only one of its kind. There are many GWR and BR wagons and coaching stock, many restored to their original condition.

There is a display/museum area together with refreshment facilities. Workshops house some of our stock and railway artifacts.

Train rides are free, with a current entry ticket behind our steam locomotive 'Birkenhead' in the GWR 'Toad' brakevan and on the Baguley Drewry Railcar. The Group Directors and membership welcome all age groups to come and see for themselves all that has been done to create a new Heritage site for everyone to enjoy and reflect in the age of steam.

PM Gallery & House

PM Gallery & House, is Ealing's flagship cultural venue and comprises of the Grade I listed Pitzhanger Manor-House, designed by the architect John Soane in 1800 and PM Gallery, West London 's premier professional contemporary arts venue. 

Gunnersbury Park Museum

Gunnersbury Park Museum is a delightful Regency building which became the first country residence of the famous Rothschild banking family in 1835. Under their ownership, Gunnersbury Park hosted many grand social occasions.

It is now a museum, which collects and displays the history of the whole of Ealing borough (also Hounslow) in a range of temporary exhibitions. Here you will find local archaeological finds, domestic equipment and costumes, the last hansom cab that worked in Ealing, as well as the Rothschild coaches and original Victorian kitchens. 

The grounds offer ornamental gardens including woods and lakes; sports facilities consist of nine-hole golf, tennis courts with football and cricket pitches.

London Motorcycle Museum

London Motorcycle Museum is located in nearby Greenford and was opened in May 1999, it is London 's only motorcycle museum. Housing over 60 exhibits it is funded entirely by donations, membership fees and voluntary labour. It is set in part of the old Ravenor Farm, next to Ravenor Park in Greenford. The museum offers free tea and coffee in their tearoom and advice on restoring motorcycles. Motorcycle souvenirs are available from the souvenir shop, which also displays some period merchandise.

London Transport Museum Depot

The London Transport Museum stores 370,000 items at 'The Depot' in Acton . The Depot's main objective is to operate as a working museum store. It is open to the public on selected dates during the year. The items on display range from old uniforms and posters to trains and buses. The Museum is a non-profit, independent Museum registered by the Museums and Galleries Commission. It is owned and operated by Transport for London.

Cranleigh Park

Known for many years as a small play park for children. Includes play equipment and a grass area suited for football and other games.

Cranleigh Wood

Small wood with small open green space that contains a fenced in pond.

Glade Lane Canalside Park

One of Ealing's parks with a playground, BMX track and nature conservation habitats (hay and arable meadows, pond, hedgerows). Turf Maze, based on a traditional Celtic design, and Skateboard ramp.

Jubilee Park

Large open space often used for sports and games. Popular with walkers and those walking dogs.

King George's Playing Field

A large open space with a number of football pitches.  To book a pitch contact Active Ealing.

Long Wood

One of the finest remnants of ancient woodland in the Brent River Park and home to a rich variety of tree species and wildlife. An interesting feature is the mature oak and cherry tree that share a common trunk. Take an enjoyable walk by following the raised wooden boardwalk and footpath through the wood.

Manor House Grounds

Set within Southall's lively town centre, the grounds of the timber-framed Elizabethan Manor House are a peaceful retreat with a proud heritage. These magnificent grounds hold wonderful yew trees and an old mulberry tree are said to have been planted by Henry VIII. The Southall Ranger team is also based within the grounds in a separate building away from the Manor house.

Norwood Green

This village developed around the church of St Mary , parts of which date from the 12th century. By 1800 there were 40 houses around the triangular green. Buildings of interest include Norwood Hall, the Plough Inn and the former Biscoe Free School.

Southall Park

Winner of a converted Green Flag for the past three years this park was acquired in the early 1900s by the council for use as a public park. Known for its quiet gazebos for people to sit and relax in shade. A mosaic globe with sketches of modes of transport is situated near to the playcentre and nature conservation area.

Southall Recreation Ground

Situated in the old part of Southall with the Grand Union Canal running along the south side. The canal attracts a large variety of wildlife that can be seen from within the park. Includes a perimeter path ideal for walkers or joggers.

Spikes Bridge Park

Tentelow Wood and Meadow

Situated adjacent to Tentelow Lane , Norwood Green and Southall, this ancient bluebell woodland contains a variety of tree species including oak, hornbeam and elm. The field to the south is managed as a traditional hay meadow.

Warren Farm

Ealing's largest sports ground, with up to 20 football pitches and six cricket pitches in summer. Sports clubs use the site mainly at the weekend. Part of Brent River Park the site has a conservation area that runs alongside Windmill Lane from where Little Owls can be spotted.

Wolf Fields

Frequently used as a walk-through and by tennis players and bowlers. Southall Bowls Club, Wolf Fields Ladies Bowls Club and Southall British Legion use the bowling green .

If you are interested in buying a residential property or taking a lease on a commercial property in Southall then we would be pleased to offer you our professional services. As Chartered Surveyors we provide building Surveys, structural surveys, engineer's reports, homebuyers reports as well as schedule of conditions, commercial building surveys, feasibility studies etc all carried out by independent Chartered Surveyors. We would always recommend that you have a survey carried out on a property you intend to purchase.