The Isleworth Society

Unveiling of a Memorial Plaque Celebrating Susan Casey

Please join us on Sunday 2nd November at 12.30 pm at the Isleworth War Memorial (junction of South Street and Twickenham Road) to witness the unveiling of a memorial plaque celebrating Susan Casey, former Chair of The Isleworth Society.

The occasion will acknowledge Sue’s lasting contribution to Isleworth and will be attended by representatives of Hounslow Council, local MP Ruth Cadbury and members of Sue’s family.

Sue also led the Isleworth 390 Project which commemorates the life of every WW1 serviceman named on the Isleworth War Memorial. This research effort culminated in a beautiful book and moving Remembrance event involving local schools and hundreds of residents. You can learn more about the 390 Project here. Sue was also instrumental in a 2022 refurbishment of the War Memorial, see history of the Memorial here

Following the ceremony we will adjourn to the Swan Pub.

The Isleworth War Memorial Annual Remembrance Ceremony will take place on Sunday 9th November to honour all who served and sacrificed in a moment of reflection and community remembrance.

More on the Work of Susan Casey

The inspiration for the Isleworth 390 Project came from Peter Downs – the Chairman of the Isleworth Society, before Susan. His wife Mary worked in the Youth Office for the LBH and employed me as the Field Officer for all the Youth Clubs in the borough! (Sadly Mary passed away recently in Atfield House). Peter and Mary Downs were legends!

Way back, Peter Downs suggested that the Isleworth Society took on the task of researching and recording the lives and deaths of every WW1 Serviceman on the Isleworth War Memorial. There are 390 names!

Sadly, Peter died before the project was started, but Susan Casey 'stepped up' and began the four year project. It was a tremendous task. She gathered a small team of willing amateur researchers and the beautiful book was completed, on time, for the WW1 Commemorations in 2018.

Over the four years of research, Susan had enticed seven local schools to join the 2018 Remembrance event. Every child wore a sash with the name of one of the servicemen from the memorial. Many, many other Isleworth residents and businesses were there too. There were hundreds of people. It was truly wonderful to see. All credit to Susan!

A few months later, one young student asked her parents to take her to France to pay her respects at ‘her’ service man’s grave! Isleworth’s Fallen Solders will always be remembered by our local children, and their children!

The Isleworth Society would very much like to honour the memory of Susan Casey, and plans are in place to put a memorial in the Memorial Square Garden opposite St Bridget's Church. A design, endorsed by Susan’s sister Anne, is in the process of being created.

A small plaque will be added honouring Susan and her enormous contribution to Isleworth, and the 390 Project.

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Unveiling of a Memorial Plaque Celebrating Susan Casey

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Welcome to the Isleworth Society Website

Community Christmas Quiz

Unveiling of a Memorial Plaque Celebrating Susan Casey

More on the Work of Susan Casey

TIS Membership Update

Around Isleworth

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