The Heathrow Exhibition at the University of West London is an exhibit that commemorates the opening of the Great West Aerodrome, which is now known as Heathrow Airport. The exhibit provides visitors with a fascinating glimpse into the history of Heathrow and its role in the development of air travel.
The Great West Aerodrome was opened in 1929, and it quickly became a hub for commercial aviation. Over the years, it has played a significant role in the development of air travel, and today it is one of the busiest airports in the world.
The exhibition features a range of artefacts and exhibits that tell the story of the Great West Aerodrome, including historic photographs, models of early aircraft, and interactive displays. Visitors can learn about the early days of commercial aviation, the development of the airport, and the impact that Heathrow has had on the world.
The exhibit is a fascinating tribute to the pioneers of aviation and the people who made Heathrow the world-class airport that it is today. It is a must-visit destination for anyone with an interest in aviation, history, or technology, and it provides a unique and insightful look into the history of one of the world’s most important airports.
The Great West Aerodrome; 1929
As early as 1929 the Great West Aerodrome was a small airfield, South East of Hamlet called Heathrow. Commercial flights started around 1933. In 1946 it opened as “London Airport”. 20 years later in 1966, it was called “Heathrow Airport”.
London Heathrow Airport or LHR as its call sign is the Uk’s busiest Airport. It is a Hub Airport which means it serves more long haul or stopover flights and is used by more airlines, more airports fly to a hub so that they can connect to elsewhere.
Exhibition Includes:
The small exhibition area at the University of West Ealing, includes sound, film clips, artifacts, and photographs. It’s a permanent exhibition.
The Exhibition looks at
- The Early Years
- Great West Aerodrome
- War & Peace
- Airport for London
- The golden age of Flying
- A New Terminal
- New Horizons
- The Glamour of Flight
- The Jet Age
- Concord Rise and Fall of a legend
- Good Connections
- Heathrow at 50
University of West London
The University of West London was originally founded in 1860 as the Lady Byron School, and it has since evolved into a large UK university.
If you are in Ealing Broadway shopping the University Campus can be easily got to by bus 65 from the Ealing Broadway station which is only a few stops. It stops near a YMCA building it is the side road before this and you walk down this road a bit to find the hidden from the bustle University campus and its modern building. It is on the ground floor in a quiet clean exhibition area in its own space with a door so that you are immersed in as the advert states a bit of time travel. It is free admission and does not seem to give an end date, it says it’s a permanent exhibition.
