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Someone I know around these parts claims that the very famous scene from "Carry on Camping" where Babs Windsor's bra 'pings' into the face of Kenneth Williams during morning exercises at the 'Paradise Campsite' was filmed in her back Garden.
I have been unable to prove this claim (despite looking at the scene many time for such purposes). The entrance to the supposed campsite, where Sid & Bernie meet Mr Fiddler is "Juniper Cottages" in Burnham Beeches, Buckinghamshire certainly does exist.
There are many other locations within a few miles in such places as Windsor and maidenhead that were utilised as cheap locations for the films. The Pinewood green housing estate (opp pinewood studios) appears several times for instance - as the sterotype of suburban Middle-class England.
Many more example can be found at the website given below
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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After about 10 years of living in both Uxbridge and nearby Ickenham, I finally decided to visit the park located nearest my home. I have lived there for about 4 years and this was my first visit to Fassnidge Park. It is a park with -
skate board park
tennis courts
bowling green
bandstand
various memorials
childrens playground
refreshment kiosk
It is quite quite and very green. The park was bequeathed to the citizens of Uxbridge by Kate Fassnidge in memory of her husband - in 1926.
Updated May 5, 2008
Address: Rockingham Parade, Uxbridge, UB8 2UW
Phone: 00 44 (0) 1895 250561
Website: http://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/index.jsp?articleid=14359
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Three protestant men were burnt at the stake at Lynch Green in 1555 due to their beliefs - the cemetery that was in operation between 1576 to 1855 had a memorial erected in their memory. It still is visible to those who pass it to this day.
Written May 5, 2008
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The church is located in the middle of Uxbridge High Street and a church has been on the site since the 7th century. The current structure has elements which date back to c1240.
There has been a series of additions and alterations over the years and since the 1820s, this has been the Uxbridge Parish Church.
The point to note is that the Church Hall also acts as a base for many Market Researchers at the weekend. Watch out - you have been warned.
Updated May 29, 2007
Website: http://www.alanrix.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/sm.htm
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Even though I have lived in my street for some years, I had never really sought any answers to what is located at the bottom of the street. It turns out to be a Nature Reserve, managed by the Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust.
Some years ago, I did walk through it from the opposite side of the reserve - lots of tree and reeds.
Pleasant experience I suppose if you are looking to visit the reserve.
Written May 29, 2007
Website: http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/herts/
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Just a few hundred yards from the town centre lies the Grand Union Canal.
The canal links the centre of London with Birmingham, and therefore provides some good walks in either direction.
In the middle of Uxbridge it may not be at it's most picturesque, but there are a couple of reasonable pubs that look out over the water.
Just follow the 'fingerpost' signs from the town centre.
Updated Apr 26, 2006
The main activity around here appears to be the act of conspicuous consumption.
To try and brighten up this experience one of the two shopping centres employed a couple of minimum wage layabouts to dispense eggs at easter-time.
The bunny did his job well but the six foot pussycat seemed far more interested in chatting to 16 year chavvy girls in short skirts.
Written Apr 25, 2006
I had an hour being wheeled about some place called Uxbridge in April 2006.
We came across this dog, child and woman in the centre of the main street.
Dad said it was called 'anticipation', so i waited for something to happen...but nothing did.
Written Apr 25, 2006
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Yes, found it ! Something mildly interesting in Uxbridge town centre.
Uxbridge looks rather similar to countless medium sized towns across Britain with the same chainsof shops and the same truculent youth littering the place.
At least Uxbridge has kept its 'proper' red Telephone boxes.
Written Apr 25, 2006
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This little statue of a dog, gaunt woman and even more emaciated child is apparantly called 'anticipation'. Perhaps they are anticipating someone knocking the whole town down and building something decent.
Written Apr 24, 2006
Address: Uxbridge town centre
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