Trevor Baylis: The Inventor from Ealing Who Powered the World with Innovation
Trevor Graham Baylis CBE was an English inventor most famous for the wind-up radio. The radio, instead of using batteries or an external source of electricity, is powered by the user winding a crank. This stores energy in a spring, …
Michael Balcon: The Pioneer of British Cinema and the Legacy of Ealing Studios
Sir Michael Balcon was a producer, but more than anything, he represented creativity, teamwork, and bravery. His leadership has changed the history of British cinema, leaving the world with memories that inspire filmmaking all around the world. With his efforts …
Exploring the Life and Influence of Asma Fawaz al-Assad: A Perspective from Ealing
Asma Fawaz al-Assad, born Akhras 11 August 1975) is a woman who has survived the best and worst of the strongest and the weakest sides of power. Married to Bashar al-Assad, former President of Syria, 2000–2024, Asma’s existence represents the …
Colonel Osmond Barnes of Ealing: A British Officer’s Legacy in Colonial India
Colonel Osmond Barnes CB (23 December 1834–20 May 1930) was a British officer of the Indian Army and Chief Herald of India. Barnes was a civil servant whose career showcased the imperial ethos of his time, combining a commitment to …
William George Barker: The Rise of Ealing’s Cinematic Legacy
William George Barker (18 January 1868- 6 November 1951, in Wimbledon) was a British film producer, director, cinematographer, and entrepreneur who took film-making in Britain from a low-budget form of novel entertainment to the heights of lavishly produced epics that …
Caroline Mary Aherne: Celebrating the Legacy of a Comedy Icon in Ealing
Caroline Mary Aherne 24 December 1963 – 2 July 2016, was an English actress, comedian, writer, and director. Being clever and fresh with the touch to specify the humor in the lives of millions who walk around with the names …
