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MIDDLESEX
The ancient County of Middlesex was bounded by the River Thames in the south, the River Lea in the east, the River Colne in the west and by the northern heights bounding the Hertfordshire border in the north. It was the second smallest county and, prior to its demise, the most densely populated. Middlesex is an area in England, mostly covered by Greater London. It is one of the 39 historical counties of England. It includes the City of London, which was self-governing from the thirteenth century. London's northwestern suburbs steadily covered large parts of Middlesex, especially following the coming of the railways. The administrative and historic boundaries around Middlesex diverged very early on, with the recognition of the City of London as an independent county borough. In 1888 much of the area became part of the County of London - the present-day boroughs of Camden, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, Islington, Tower Hamlets and Westminster were removed. During the next few decades the county became almost entirely urbanised by suburbs of London. Towards the end of the period, many of the boroughs in the area were demanding independence from Middlesex County Council as county boroughs, which if granted would have left Middlesex County Council controlling an area with three distinct and unconnected fragments - in the west, the south-east and the north of the county. Instead, in 1965, nearly all the remainder of Middlesex was subsumed by the new Greater London except the Potters Bar district; which was ceded to Hertfordshire, and the district of Spelthorne, which were ceded to Surrey. The greater part went to form the new London boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Hillingdon, and Hounslow. Middlesex is still used as a placename, and exists in the name of such organisations as the Middlesex County Cricket Club or Middlesex University. Royal Mail guidelines now leave the use on letters of the historic county, administrative county, or no county at all up to the personal preference of the addresser, and Middlesex is consequently commonly found on addresses outside the London postal districts (and sometimes, even within). From an organisational point of view the Royal Mail does however recognise the existance of an area called Middlesex as one of the Postal counties of England but confusingly it is not identical to the historic county boundaries - not only have large sections formed part of the London postal district but elsewhere the borders occasionally follow a different course, such as the village of Denham which is in both the traditional and administrative county of Buckinghamshire but in the postal county of Middlesex. In
the area around Richmond upon Thames and Twickenham, one bank of the
River Thames is often referred to as the "Middlesex Bank" , with
"Surrey Bank" for the opposite side of the river - this identification
is especially useful where the river flows in a north-westerly
direction thus making the terms "north bank" and "south bank" somewhat
confusing.
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CREATED IN MEMORY OF HARRY BECK UK: Middlesex on line Donald Strachan discovers how a rural county was swallowed up by London's suburbs. Daily Telegraph 30 Nov 2004 |
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Suburbia
doesn't
seem the obvious place for an architectural and historical
walking tour. Yet north-west London, where the capital stretches its
legs into unassuming suburbs such as Pinner and Neasden, is the
unlikely venue for the Transport Museum's guided visits to Metro-land. This densely populated area grew up around the Metropolitan Railway in the 1920s and '30s. The Met, as it was known to workers and passengers, wasn't built to serve communities, but to create them. When urban London spread into rural Middlesex the countryside vanished - almost overnight tithe barns and ancient copses made way for signal boxes and model high streets. The rail commuter was born. I meet my guide, David Wadley, at Baker Street. He is a charming chartered mechanical engineer and Transport Museum guide, still enjoying his 65-year love affair with London's railways. After a talk and tour of the station - the former Met headquarters - we take the train and head west to Rayners Lane. "Originally, this station was nicknamed Pneumonia Junction," says Wadley, apparently after the winter wind that whistles down from the Chilterns. The station's design is typical of Piccadilly Line architect Charles Holden, a leading figure of London Underground design. Towering glass windows, now showing their age, bathe the ticket hall in light. At night, from its hill, the station beams like a lighthouse over a sea of Metro-land houses stretching northwards to Headstone and beyond. Wadley points out a fine piece of radical suburban architecture across the road. The former Grosvenor Cinema, now a Zoroastrian Centre, has seen better days, but remains as evocative of a time and place as Tower Bridge or Tate Modern. Plain plaster surfaces and sweeping curves echo classic European modernity. But the heart of Metro-land lies a short walk down the hill, at the end of a curious high street that looks like (and probably was) one developer's idea of "typical" suburbia. It is Metro-land's flagship development: E S Reid's Harrow Garden Village estate. When it was begun in 1929 next to Rayners Lane, annual traffic through the new station was 30,000 passengers. Within eight years it was four million. Most of the estate's houses are classic Metro-land: angular, semi-detached, with inelegant bay windows and steep tiled roofs. Each differs minutely and obsessively from its neighbour, with no concession to architectural modernism. But on a good day the area still glows with the Metro-land dream. Birds twitter and chirp in the hedges. Trees line every street. The Yeading Brook, marking the boundary of the estate, babbles along the roadside. We linger at The Close, reminiscent of an idealised village green with its picture-perfect village hall, missing only a weeping willow and duck pond. Wadley points out the architectural delights of Tudorbethan semis and smarts at the incursion of a more recent suburban scourge: inappropriate (plastic!) double-glazing. Standing here, I sense not only the history - the who, how, what and where of Metro-land - but also the why. Compared with the drudgery of the inter-war inner city, this was a place, said one early suburban settler, that "adds a thrill and a zest to life". |
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those
slightly awkward suburban semis? They look magnificent -
sleepy, quintessential England. There's even something egalitarian at
work; a sort of utopian communism with hanging baskets. From here, in the decade leading up to the war, Metro-land spread unchallenged. Eastcote and Ruislip, once a holiday resort for consumptive Londoners, were absorbed. Hillingdon, Ickenham and the nearby Swakeleys estate, later immortalised in the name of a roundabout on the A40, joined the sprawl. Where no village name existed, the Met ran public competitions to create one: Northwood Hills and Queensbury were born by artificial urbanisation. How the old Harrovians, sitting on their hill, must have watched in horror as Metro-land swallowed old Middlesex whole. The rural peace of their Italianate villas and Doric porches breached forever by the electric hum of the Metropolitan Railway. Cheap mortgages had made the impossible affordable. And the people kept coming, cannibalising the rural idyll they were chasing and replacing it with a voracious suburbia. "The countryside was galloping backwards as fast as people could find it," Wadley observes. On Park Drive, a typical off-the-peg street name, he shows me a secluded, now decrepit public tennis court. This was the brave new world that the 1930s family was chasing, and there was to be no halting progress. To the upwardly-mobile, says Wadley, the "suburban residence was many individual Englishman's idea of his home, except for the cosmopolitan rich, a minority of freaks and intellectuals and the very poor". And this was the real Metro-land innovation. "You have to see it as one big advertising sales pitch, a package deal," says Wadley. "Ride our trains, live in our houses, enjoy our countryside." But
in the process the old country has gone. Riding the Met now, through
Northwick Park and Neasden, it isn't hard to imagine these bus lanes
and flyovers as meadows and beech trees - it's impossible. Further information Times, dates and group sizes are flexible and by arrangement with the museum. Call or e-mail the Group Coordinator (020 7565 7265; email: group visits@ltmuseum.co.uk). People can also join a pre-arranged tour by contacting the Resource Desk (020 7379 6344). For an unusual and eclectic take on Metro-land, including some excellent John Betjeman links, visit www.metroland.org. The 1924 edition of Metro-land, a dedicated guide published annually between 1915 and 1932, has been published by Southbank (£16.99) with a new introduction by Oliver Green, head curator of the Transport Museum. |
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Heathrow Tourist
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Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Underground Station Concourse , Heathrow Airport , Middlesex , TW6 2JA Tel: 09068 663344 (Calls charged) |
Harrow Tourist
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Address:
Civic
Centre, Station Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2XF Email: info@harrow.gov.uk Tel: 020 8424 1102 |
Heathrow Tourist information Centre |
Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 |
Hounslow
Tourist
information Centre
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Address: The Treaty Centre, High Street,
Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 1ES Email:tic@cip.org.uk Tel: 0845 456 2929 |
Piccadilly
Tourist
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Piccadilly
Circus
1 Regent Street , Piccadilly Circus , SW1Y 4XT |
Twickenham Tourist Information Centre |
Address: The Atrium, Civic Centre, 44 York Street,
Twickenham,
Middlesex, TW1 3BZ |
UxbridgeTourist
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Centre
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Tourist Information (Office & Administration) based in the High Street area of Uxbridge Tel: 01895 250706 Address: Central Library, High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1HD |
Victoria Tourist information Centre | Victoria
Station
Forecourt , SW1V 1JU Tel: 09068 663344 (Calls charged) |
Waterloo Tourist information Centre | London
Visitor
Centre
, Arrivals Hall
, Waterloo Int Terminal
, SE1 7LT Tel: 09068 663344 (Calls charged) |
The
County
of Middlesex together with Central London, Hertfordshire and
Essex makes up most of what
is known as "THE BEIGAL BELT". Full
details
about the Beigal Belt may be read by clicking onto the Kosher page.
There
you will find out the Kosher Restaurants, learn about
Jewish Immigration to the UK, find Jewish places of interest to visit
and pick up a few culinary tips. Obviously this has been created for
those of the Jewish Faith. Middlesex being so diverse we hope that
other minorities will provide us with their details for inclusion. |
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Middlesex Hosts
The Main English Places for: Cricket (Lords Cricket Ground),
Soccer(Wembley Stadium) and Rugby Football (Twickenham), Heathrow is
London & England's foremost airport.The UK MoD has a Permanent
Joint Headquarters (PJHQ) at Northwood in Middlesex for joint military
operations.NATO headquarters are also there. |
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Isleworth & Heston |
Mill Hill | Potters Bar |
Ruislip & Northwood | Southall | Southgate | Staines | Stanmore |
Sunbury-on-Thames | Tottenham | Twickenham | Uxbridge |
Wembley |
Willesden | Wood Green |
Yiewsley and West Drayton | The Gardens of
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to include Multi Ethnic Food outlets in Middlesex and would be obliged
to any member of those communities who can supply us with details. We
have included Kosher food and trust we can soon include Halal and other
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Acton Towards the end of the
17th century several springs were found on the
north-east side of Acton and, for a time, they became health spas. As a
result of the local soft water Acton became famous for its laundries
and at the end of the 19th century there were around 170 establishments
in South Acton. These laundries would serve hotels and the rich in
London's West End, leading to the nickname "soapsuds island".Acton is
home to the largest housing estate in West London, the South Acton
estate, with approximately 2,000 homes and 5,800 residents.[3] This
area is currently in the Phase 2 of a major 15-year phased regeneration
which includes near-total demolition of the existing residential units,
and the construction of new and more numerous residential units. Since
World War II, Acton has had a small but notable population of Polish
immigrants. In recent years, a number of Antipodean immigrants have
settled there; there are several Australian and South African pubs
concentrated in a small area. Other substantial immigrant groups
include Iraqis and Somalis. A Japanese school has attracted a Japanese
community to West Acton.
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community website sarag.org: Residents' association for South Acton Moosehead Acton Triva Quiz site Stardom in Acton video on YouTube Transport for London: Official site for West London Tram scheme History of Acton website British History Online - Acton Acton Farmers' Market Website Council Tax charges in 2007/08 |
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NORTH ACTON PARK
North Acton Park is positioned in the north of the suburb
up the hill
away from the busy streets of Acton High Street. Surrounded by largely
residential buildings the park is a popular place for people to
exercise and play sports. The park has a small pavilion and a tennis
court and basketball court as well as a fine children’s playground in
one corner. From the park one can see the magnificent arch of the new
Wembley Stadium. |
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OLD OAK METHODIST CHURCH
This modern Methodist Church is situated close to the
public park of
The Green at the centre of the east Acton residential community. The
church is simple in its design but still attracts a large and loyal
congregation from across the area. The church likes to be part of
community and charitable local affairs and takes an active role in both. |
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ST AIDAN'S CHURCH
St. Aidan's is a fine looking Catholic Church located on
one of the
main shopping streets of east Acton close to the Underground Station.
The church has been one of the primary places of worship for Catholic's
in the area for many generations and draws an interesting and eclectic
congregation from across the social spectrum. |
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ST. GABRIEL'S CHURCH
This building was constructed in the late 1920s
and is an interesting example of the neo-gothic revival that was taking
place in ecclesiastical architecture at this time. The church is well
crafted and a great deal of attention has been spent on the detail
especially around the windows and doors. The building houses a friendly
and lively Christian community in the North of Acton. |
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THE GREEN
The Green is a public park situated just off Old Oak
Common Road close
to the main shopping streets of the area. The park is well appointed
with mature trees around the edge and well kept lawns within. It has
been a place of rest, recreation and relaxation for the people of the
suburb for many years and continues to attract visitors today. |
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Barnet Was originally in Hertfordshire but is included as parts of the London Borough of Barnet were in Middlesex. The town was the site of the Battle of
Barnet in 1471 (more accurately, Hadley), where Yorkist troops led by
King Edward IV killed the rebellious "Kingmaker" Richard Neville, Earl
of Warwick and Warwick's brother, John Neville, 1st Marquess of
Montagu. It is the site of an ancient and well-known
horse fair, hence the Cockney rhyming slang of Barnet Fair or barnet
for "hair". The fair dates back to 1588 when Queen Elizabeth I granted
a charter to the Lord of the Manor of Barnet the right to hold a twice
yearly fair.
Chipping Barnet (chipping meaning market) was historically a civil parish of Hertfordshire and formed part of the Barnet Urban District from 1894. The parish was abolished in 1965 and the Chipping Barnet section of its former area was transferred to Greater London and the newly-created London Borough of Barnet. In 1801 the parish had a population of 1,258 and covered an area of 1,440 acres By 1901 the parish was reduced to 380 acres (1.5 km²) and had a population of 2,893. In 1951 the population was 7,062. In Saxon times the site was part of an extensive wood called Southaw, belonging to the Abbey of St Albans. The name of the town appears in early deeds as 'Bergnet' - the Saxon word 'Bergnet' meant a little hill (monticulus). Barnet's elevated position is also indicated in one of its alternative names ('High Barnet'), which appears in many old books and maps, and which the railway company restored. According to local belief, though not verified, "Barnet stands on the highest ground betwixt London and York." The area was historically a common resting point on the traditional Great North Road between the City of London and York and Edinburgh. At the turn of the 21st century, a tongue-in-cheek movement calling for the name Barnet to be changed to "Barnét" began to gain the attention of the public and the national media, with many public road signs in the area regularly being altered to contain the accented character. . Despite some support from residents, Barnet Council has been treating any such alterations to public road signs as vandalism. |
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BARNET LOCAL STUDIES & ARCHIVES
The public archives are filled with records of this
borough of London,
and the many that have preceded it. As a visitor you can enjoy leafing
through the many texts that are on display and learn more about the
foundations of this area, how the people used to live, and how the
development of Barnet has changed their lives. The helpful and well
trained staff will assist you in finding what you're looking for and be
able to answer any questions that you might have. |
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BARNET MUSEUM
This area of London has a long and interesting history,
much of which
has been recorded and kept on display in this museum. If you are keen
to learn more about the way that Barnett has developed through the
ages, this collection will certainly be the year. The displays include
artefacts, documents, maps and pictures which helped to bring to life
history of the area. A well organised collection, the whole family can
enjoy an interesting and informative experience. |
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BERNIE GRANT ARCHIVES Bernie Grant was a
member of parliament in North London and became well
known as being one of the most outspoken and influential politicians on
matters of race relations in British society. This fascinating
collection is housed within the University of Middlesex and brings
together many of his personal papers and artefacts from an illustrious
career. It is designed so that visitors can learn more about the man
and the causes that he supported.
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LESBIAN & GAY NEWSMEDIA
ARCHIVES
This extensive archive houses over 200,000 pieces of press
coverage
that relate to lesbian, gay and bi-sexual news that has been reported
since 1930. The archive has become one of the most important historical
resources for those following the social development of gay people in
society, and offers a fascinating insight into the way that attitudes
have changed as times have gone on. |
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Museum of Domestic Design &
Architecture MoDA is part of
Middlesex University, but is also a public museum with
free entry for everyone. Their varied exhibitions give a vivid
picture
of domestic life in the first half of the 20th century, while also
looking at contemporary design, art and issues related to the domestic
environment. MoDA's outstanding collections throw light on what
homes
were like and how people lived in them. Workshops and events
provide
educational, informative and entertaining experiences for adults and
children alike. MoDA has truly become the museum where everyone
can
feel completely at home.
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THE RUNNYMEDE COLLECTION
The Runnymede Collection is based at the University of
Middlesex and
makes up a unique resource related to the study of race relations in
Britain since the 1960s. It carries an extensive collection of
pamphlets, books, magazines, journals and periodicals on the subject.
The collection is managed by the Racial Equalities Studies Department
at the university and is open to the public throughout the year. |
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Brentford The settlement pre-dates the Roman
occupation of Britain, and thus pre-dates the founding of London
itself. Many pre-Roman artifacts have been excavated in and around the
area in Brentford known as 'Old England'. Bronze Age pottery and burnt
flints have been found in separate sites in Brentford. The quality and
quantity of the artefacts suggests that Brentford was a meeting point
for pre-Romanic tribes where part of tribal rituals included the
ceremonial casting of weapons into the river. One well known Iron Age
piece from about 100 BC - AD 50 is the Brentford horn-cap - a
ceremonial chariot fitting that formed part of local antiquarian Thomas
Layton's collection , now held by the Museum of London. The
Celtic knot pattern (the 'Brentford Knot') on this item has been copied
for use on modern jewellery.It has been suggested that Brentford was
also a main fording point on the River Thames, and was the point where
Julius Cæsar crossed the Thames during his invasion of Britain.
It is asserted, without strong evidence, on the Brentford Monument,
that a documented battle fought at this time between Cæsar's
forces and Cassivellaunus took place at Brentford[1]. There are,
however, two other historically accredited battles of Brentford in 1016
and 1642.New Brentford was first described as the county town of
Middlesex in 1789, on the basis that it was the location of elections
of knights for the shire (or Members of Parliament) from 1701. In
1795 New Brentford (as it was then) was "considered as the county-town;
but there is no town-hall or other public building" causing confusion
that remains to this day.
Companies in Brentford
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Brentford Dock
residents' website Brentford, Chiswick & Isleworth Times online Gunnersbury Park Museum Museum of London page on the Brentford horn-cap showing the 'Brentford Knot' pattern Thomas Layton & his Collection GlaxoSmithKline's Global Headquarters at Brentford The Gillette Building, Brentford Fairly comprehensive amateur local history website on Brentford Brentford High Street project: people and properties 1840 - 1940 Soul in Brentford The Brentford Biopsy The Brentford Pages - modelling the GWR Brentford Branch |
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Boston Manor Park is a large public
green area in the west London
suburb of Brentford. The park has for generations been designated by
the local authorities as a place of rest and recreation for local
people. Once associated with the ancient Boston Manor, today the park
is mainly used by locals and tourists for picnicking, running, walking
and games.
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Brentford Football Club was founded in 1889 and
since that time has been a significant part of the social life of the
west London suburb. Although never really having tremendous success at
the very highest level of football, the club has consistently performed
in the English professional game and has had several notable cup runs.
Games are played at the home ground around once every ten days in the
football season. Chelsea FC reserves also play here.
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Brentford Free Church is a small
community facility based at the heart of the west London suburb. The
church has its roots in ancient non-conformism, but this particular
building is relatively modern. It is home to a a large and friendly
Christian community who take an active role in community and charitable
affairs.
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Brentford Library Andrew Carnegie, the
Scottish American philanthropist and businessman funded this tremendous
Victorian building in the heart of Brentford. The library has for well
over a century served as one of the central focuses of community life
in the suburb. It has a large collection of books and other media for
loan as well as an extensive research section and some interesting
pieces of local history.
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The Brentford River Path is part of the larger
Thames Pathway system of walks that run along the banks of the Thames
in central London and out along the suburban sections. Brentford River
Path offers exceptional views and beautiful surroundings as visitors
track the banks of the ancient river towards Kew Gardens and central
London or out of town in the direction of Twickenham.
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Brentford War Memorial stands solemnly outside
the main library in the town in a small area of parkland that is
sheltered by shady trees. The memorial commemorates those lost during
both the First and Second World Wars from the area of Brentford. It
also serves as a celebration of the courage of all those who fought for
the basic rights that we take for granted in this country today.
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Ealing Road Baptist Church is a small and
understated place of worship
housed in a modern low lying building on the edge of Brentford close to
Ealing in west London. The church takes an active role in the life of
the local community and enjoys a large and committed congregation of
local people who enjoy worshipping and praying on the site.
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Kew Bridge Steam Museum can be spotted from many
miles away thanks to
the huge brick chimney that towers above the museum at its centre. The
museum pays homage to the age of steam and contains a great many
working examples of steam machines and vehicles that developed quickly
during Victorian times and helped to carry us into the modern age.
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Brentford Musical Museum is housed in a
redundant church about seven
miles to the west of the centre of London. The museum as its name
suggests is a large collection of musical instruments and related
artefacts from the very beginnings of automated noise to the present
day. It is thought to be one of the finest collections of its type in
he world.
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368 High Street, Brentford,
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St.
Paul's
Church
is one of the largest
and
most impressive architecturally in the suburb of Brentford in west
London. The church is situated close to the main shopping streets and
towers above the surrounding residences. The church is home to a large
and ethnically diverse Christian congregation who meet on a regular
basis for prayer and to organise community events.
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St. Paul's Park is a large outdoor green
area relatively close to the
central shopping streets of Brentford in west London. The facility is
well used by local people who for generations have enjoyed this area of
greenery as a place of rest and relaxation, away from the busy roads of
the central areas of town. The park has a children's playground within
it.
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Syon House & Gardens has been home to
the Duke of Northumberland and his family for over four hundred years.
Just 10 miles from central London, the house is surrounded by its own
parkland landscaped by Capability Brown, and Kew Gardens is just across
the Thames. Originally the site of a late medieval abbey, Syon House
has Tudor origins and contains some of Robert Adam’s finest interior
work, which was commissioned by the first Duke of Northumberland in the
1760s. The venue is availble for private hire and weddings, as a film
location, or simply for a family day out.
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Syon Park is one of the largest
green areas in central Brentford and is
situated in a beautiful location next to the River Thames. The park is
a popular with locals and visitors alike and contains a wealth of
facilities including a children's playground. The park is primarily
used as a place of rest, relaxation and recreation by people wishing to
experience some tranquillity without having to leave London.
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Brentford
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Watermans
Art
Centre
is located at the heart
of
Brentford in west London, close to the river Thames. The centre is a
multi purpose facility containing a range of open access facilities for
the public. The centre has a cinema showing the best in world cinema,
and art gallery which hosts shows from local artists and visiting
exhibitions from across the globe as well as holding regular workshops
and seminars.
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40 Brentford High Street,
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CHISWICK Chiswick grew up as a
fishing village around St. Nicholas church on Church Street, but the
name Chiswick later became used for a wider area, formed originally by
merging the four villages of Chiswick, Strand-on-the-Green, Little
Sutton and Turnham Green. By 1815, Chiswick parish included all the
area bounded by the loop of the Thames, the High Road west of Turnham
Green, the north side of Chiswick Common and Bath Road to Goldhawk
Road. In 1896, "Bedford Park, Chiswick" was advertised, which at that
time was partly in Acton Urban District. For centuries fishermen and
watermen have used the waterfront of old Chiswick to deliver goods to
riverside businesses and the surrounding area. By the early nineteenth
century the fishing industry in and around Chiswick was declining as
the growth of industry and the invention of the flush toilet were
causing pollution in the river. Fish began to die out and the river
became unsuitable as a spawning ground. Locks upstream also made the
river impassable by migratory fish such as salmon and shad. From the
18th century onwards the High Road became built up with inns and large
houses. Today the High Road is a busy shopping street with many cafes,
restaurants and several 19th century public houses. Chiswick
is the birthplace of the modern domestic violence refuge movement, with
the first shelter established by Erin
Pizzey in 1971.Blue
plaques have been erected for the following people: Jack Beresford, Olympic rowing champion, E.
M.
Forster, novelist, Joseph Michael Gandy,
architect
and painter, Private Frederick Hitch, (V.C.) hero of Rorke's Drift, John
Lindley, botanist and pioneer rchidologist, Lucien Pissarro, painter, print-maker and
wood engraver, Alexander Pope, poet and Johann Zoffany, painter
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Chiswick's local
community web site Virtual Tour of Chiswick A few Old Postcards of Chiswick Chiswick history website Chiswick: Growth, A History of the County of Middlesex: Volume 7: Acton, Chiswick, Ealing and Brentford, West Twyford, Willesden, (1982) |
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Chiswick House Set amid the hustle and
bustle of west London lies Chiswick House and Gardens, a beautiful and
inspiring oasis of tranquility that is uniquely important.The
magnificent neo-Palladian villa is considered a design masterpiece, and
the gardens are widely credited as the birthplace of the English
landscape movement, creating a revolution in garden design that swept
the world. Over the centuries celebrated figures have come to Chiswick
House and Gardens seeking pleasure and inspiration. The villa was
completed by Lord Burlington in 1729 and it was at Chiswick that he
entertained notable visitors, such as Handel, Alexander Pope and
Jonathan Swift. This tradition was upheld by the beautiful and
controversial Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire who called Chiswick
House 'my earthly paradise'. In more recent times, the Beatles used the
gardens as the backdrop for 'Paperback Writer' and 'Rain'. Today, the
property and grounds are enjoyed by 1 million people each year. Over
the next two years, the Chiswick House and Gardens Trust is undertaking
one of the country's biggest and most ambitious garden restoration
projects, investing £12.1 million to restore the gardens to their
full 18th century glory.
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Burlington Lane, London W4 2RP
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Chiswick Library is a good looking
old building situated a few streets away from the High Street in
Chiswick. The building, although old on the outside, is an ultra modern
information hub for the people of the suburb. The facility offers
lending of books, videos, DVDs and CDs as well as having a large
reference and local history section. The space is also often used for
exhibitions and seminars by visiting artists and experts.
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Duke's Avenue, Chiswick, London
W4 2AB
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Chiswick Methodist Church is a modern facility on
the edge of Chiswick. By no means as grand as the central Methodist
church in Hammersmith which is only a few minutes away by car, the
church is home to a small and friendly Christian congregation. The
church and its parishioners enjoy being a central part of community
life in Chiswick and invest a great deal of time in social and
charitable activities.
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Chiswick Pier Canoe Club
Based in a superb setting on the Thames at Chiswick Pier,
Chiswick Pier Canoe Club was formed in 1999 and has over 150 members.
It is a friendly club and new members are always welcome. The club has
a good spread of ages with many adult members and youngsters from the
age of 8.The club is very active and a variety of disciplines are
catered for including touring, white water (freestyle, river running
and kayak surfing) and junior canoe polo - but we also welcome people
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Chiswick Rugby Football Club are based in
Chiswick, Central London near Acton, Barnes and Hammersmith. As always
we are recruiting new players of all levels.
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Riverside
Lands Dukes Meadows Chiswick London W4 2SH map CHISWICK RFC CLICK |
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Chiswick Town Hall is a popular
location for antique and collectors fairs and is located in Heathfield
Terrace just off Chiswick High Road. Bus routes 27, 237, 267, 391, E3,
H40 and H91 stop within 1 or 2 minutes walk. Chiswick Park tube station
is about 5 minutes walk away and Gunnesbury station is within a 10
minute walk. Car parking around the hall is on meters.
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Heathfield
Terrace,
Chiswick, London W4 4JN Map CHISWICK TOWN HALL CLICK |
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Cygnet Rowing Club Cygnet RC is affiliated
to the Civil Service Sports Council. More information can be found at
its Main and London sites.
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Civil
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Boathouse Dukes Meadows, Chiswick London W4 2SH CYGNET ROWING CLUB CLICK |
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Dukes Meadows Trust is
a community driven conservation charity working to restore a riverside
park on the Thames at Chiswick. We aim to improve the leisure potential
and bio diversity of the park by involving volunteers from across the
community.
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Dukes Meadows Trust
Registered
OfficeThe Pavilion Market Drive Chiswick London W4 2RX DUKES MEADOW CLICK |
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The Fullers Brewery has been part of
life in Chiswick for well over a century. The UK's largest independent
brewer of ales, Fullers has gained a great reputation around the world
for its products. The brewery is open for public tours of the facility
which offers a fascinating insight into the process of beer making and
marketing from the hops arriving at the building to the designed
bottles leaving at the other end.
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Griffin
Brewery,
Chiswick Lane South, Chiswick, London W4 2QB Map FULLERS BREWERY CLICK |
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Quinton Boat Club
Formed in 1907, Quintin
Boat Club is open to all and seeks to encourage
all levels of rowing ability from elite athletes to beginners. It is
situated at the University of Westminster Boathouse, close to Chiswick
Bridge in West London. New members are welcome. If you are interested,
take a look at our
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Club The University Boathouse Ibis Lane Chiswick London W4 3UJ QUINTON BOAT CLUB CLICK |
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Turnham Green is one of the central
parks of the suburb of Chiswick in west London. For centuries the area
has been used as a place of trading and a place of meeting for the
local people. Today the facility is primarily used as a recreation
ground, locals and visitors alike playing sports, walking dogs or
simply sitting contemplating and watching the world go by.
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Ealing The Saxon name for
Ealing was recorded c.700 as 'Gillingas', meaning 'place of the people
associated with Gilla', from the personal name Gilla and the Old
English suffix '-ingas', meaning 'people of'. Over the centuries, the
name has changed, and has been known as Yealing, Zelling and Eling,
until Ealing became the standard spelling in the 19th century.
Archaeological evidence shows that parts of Ealing have been occupied for at least 7,000 years. Iron Age pots have been discovered in the vicinity on Horsenden Hill. A settlement is recorded here in the 12th century amid a great forest that carpeted the area to the west of London. The earliest surviving English census is that for Ealing in 1599. This list was a tally of all 85 households in Ealing village giving the names of the inhabitants, together with their ages, relationships and occupations. It survives in manuscript form in the Public Record Office (PRO E 163/24/35), and has been transcribed and printed by K J Allison. Settlements were scattered throughout the parish. Many of them were along what is now called St. Mary's Road, near to the church in the centre of the parish. There were also houses at Little Ealing, Ealing Dean, Haven Green, Drayton Green and Castlebar Hill.The Church of St. Mary's, the parish church, dates back to the early twelfth century. The parish of Ealing was divided into manors, such as those of Gunnersbury and Pitshanger. These were farmed; the crops being mostly wheat, but also barley and rye. There were also animals such as cows, sheep and chickens. It was during the Victorian period that Ealing became a town. This meant that roads had to be built, drainage provided, and schools & public buildings erected. The man responsible for much of all this was Charles Jones, Borough Surveyor from 1863–1913. He planted the horse chestnut trees on Ealing Common and designed the Town Hall, both the present one and the older structure which is now a bank (on the Mall). Ealing Broadway became a major shopping centre. It was in 1901 that Ealing Urban District was incorporated as a municipal borough, Walpole Park was opened and the first electric trams ran along the Uxbridge Road — a mode of transport that Transport for London (TFL) tried to reintroduce some 110 years later in the form of the West London Tram scheme. This was abandoned in August 2007 in the face of fierce local opposition and a switch in priorities and funding to Crossrail. The building of a new shopping centre, which opened in 1984, drastically altered the centre of Ealing. |
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Christ the Saviour Church
is one of the iconic symbols of Ealing
Broadway in west London. The magnifies parish church towers above the
rows of shopping streets below and acts as a perfect contrast to the
modern developments that have taken place around it. The church is a
friendly congregation with an eclectic mix of parishioners reflecting
the diverse nature of the populous in Ealing and surrounding suburbs.
The church spire is one of the highest in west London and is visible
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Ealing Common is a large piece of
grass and woodland on the edge of the leafy and affluent west London
borough of Ealing. The common has been a place of recreation and
retreat for the people of the area for centuries and today still
attracts large numbers of visitors when the weather is fine. The common
is use for sporting events, running, walking and cycling as well as
several large open-air festivals at the height of summer.
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Ealing Local History Centre Ealing
is
a large borough of West London and
has a fascinating history that is inexorably connected to the people
and events of the capital. This museum studies the heritage of the
local people and attempts to chart the development and growth of the
borough from the earliest signs of human settlement right through until
today. The collection is open to the public throughout the year and is
popular with school parties.
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Haven Green Baptist Church stands proudly on
the corner of the large
parkland area of Haven Green. The church is magnificent in its design
and although not ancient has certainly been spared no attention t
detail during its construction in the 19th Century. The building within
is even more spectacular than outside and is home to a great deal of
wonderfully crafted artefacts. The congregation is eclectic and
extremely welcoming to newcomers.
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Havers
Green
is a beautiful
parkland area
immediately behind Ealing Broadway on the edge of the leafy suburb. The
green has facilities for playing sports, but is primarily used as a
place for people to sit and relax on a summer’s day. It is a
particularly popular spot with many of the shop workers who can escape
from the busy streets of the Broadway for an hour during lunch. The
green is intersected by a road but is still relatively tranquil
compared to most of the surrounding area.
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PM Gallery is one of the most
important cultural venues in Ealing, and this charming house is the
perfect location for such a prestigious place. The house was
constructed by John Soane in 1800 and contains a contemporary arts
venue and permanent gallery. The London Borough of Ealing holds the
largest collection of Martinware in the country, donated by the Hull
Grundy family in 1980, and is housed here.
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Walpole Park, Mattock Lane,
Ealing, London W5 5EQ
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Polish Roman Catholic Church of
Our Lady Mother of the Church This magnificent church
stands just a few streets off Ealing Broadway in the west of London. It
is one of very few Polish Catholic Churches in the United Kingdom but
was built to accommodate the huge number of Polish immigrants who came
to the west of London, particularly Ealing and Acton, during and
immediately after the Second World War. The church is open to all
nationalities and has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
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St. Andrews United Reform Church This magnificent church
is located close to the centre of Ealing in west London. The building
is a fine example of its type of neo-modern ecclesiastical
architecture. The church has a great deal of interesting artefacts
within including some lovely hand crafted wood pieces and interesting
stained glass panels. The congregation is large and eclectic, always
welcoming new members.
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St. Matthew’s Church This church was
constructed in the early 20th century to accommodate the ever-growing
need for a place of worship in the expanding residential districts
around Ealing Common. Beautifully crafted, the church is built in a
neo-gothic style and fits in well to the leafy streets that surround
it. The church is home to a lively Christian congregation who come from
many different backgrounds, classes and races to meet and worship on
the site.
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St. Stephen’s Church is Ealing’s best-kept
secret. Tucked away at the
top of a hill in west Ealing, the church and centre are hidden from
view by a great deal of residential housing from most angles. However
when you do see the church you are awed by its magnificent architecture
and wonderful attention to detail. The church is a lively and active
Christian community that has special sessions for men, women and young
people. The church centre across the road is used for many community
events.
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Walpole Park This popular Park was
originally the gardens of Pitzhanger Manor. Much
of the original 1804 landscaping has been retained including a walled
rose garden, tree lined avenues and several ornamental ponds, although
the largest section of the park is a large, open space ideal for sports
and games. More recently a children's playground and a refreshments
booth have been added. In the Summer the park fills up with visitors
for a series of music and comedy festivals.
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Mattock Lane, London W5
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Edgware Edgware was an ancient
hamlet in the county of Middlesex. Edgware is a Saxon name meaning
Ecgi's weir. Ecgi was a Saxon and the weir relates to a pond where
Ecgi's people would catch fish. The Edgware parish formed part of
Hendon Rural District from 1894. It was abolished in 1931 and
formed part of the Municipal Borough of Hendon until 1965. The
Romans made pottery at Brockley Hill, and is thought by some to be the
site of Sulloniacis. Canons Park, to the north-west, was developed as
an estate by James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos and was the site of his
great palace Cannons. Most of Edgware is in the London Borough of
Barnet, but the western part is in the London Borough of Harrow and the
Queensbury area is in the London Borough of Brent. The three boroughs
meet at the junction of Burnt Oak Broadway and Stag Lane.
It is principally a shopping and residential area and is known by those who regularly use the London Underground as being one of the northern termini of the Northern Line. It has a bus garage, a shopping centre called The Mall, a library, a large hospital, Edgware Community Hospital, and two streams, Edgware Brook and Deans Brook, which are tributaries of the Silk Stream, which in turn merges with the River Brent at the Welsh Harp (Brent Reservoir). Edgware is outside the London postal district and instead forms a separate post town in the HA postcode area. In the 2001 Census, 36.9% of Edgware residents give their religion as Jewish, 28% Christian, 9% Hindu and 5% Muslim. The Jewish community in Edgware has constructed its own Eruv. |
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Edmonton Edmonton was a local
government district in south east Middlesex, England from 1850 to
1965.Edmonton local board was formed in 1850 for the parish of Edmonton
All Saints. In 1881 Southgate was separated from the Edmonton local
board's district, forming its own local board.[1] Edmonton became an
urban district in 1894 under the Local Government Act of that year. In
1937 the urban district was granted a charter of incorporation as a
municipal borough. In 1965 the municipal borough was abolished and its
former area transferred to Greater London to be combined with that of
other districts to form the London Borough of Enfield.
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Millfield Theatre | Millfield
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Enfield Enfield was recorded
in the Domesday Book 1086 as Enefelde, Einefeld 1214, Enfeld 1293,
Enfild 1564, that is 'open land of a man called Ēana, or where lambs
are reared', from the Old English feld with an Old English personal
name or with Old English ēan 'lamb'. The feld would have been a
reference to an area cleared of trees within woodland later to become
Enfield Chase. Enfield Town used to be a small market town on the edge
of the forest about a day's travel north of London. As Greater London
has grown, Enfield Town and its surrounds have become a residential
suburb, with fast transport links into central London.The current
borough was formed in 1965 from the former area of the Municipal
Borough of Southgate, the Municipal Borough of Enfield and the
Municipal Borough of Edmonton. The armorial bearings of these three
boroughs were also merged.The creature on the shield of the Enfield
coat of arms is known in heraldry as an "Enfield" (or colloquially as
the Enfield beast), and is used extensively as a logo representing
Enfield, particularly by the borough council.In Roman times, Enfield
was connected to Londinium by Ermine Street, the great Roman road which
stretched all the way up to York. Artefacts found in the early 1900s
reveal that there were Roman settlements in the areas that are now
Edmonton and Bush Hill Park. In 790 King Offa was recorded as giving
the lands of Edmonton to St Albans Abbey. The area became strategically
important as East Anglia was taken over by the Danes. In the 790s
strongholds were built by men loyal to King Alfred the Great, in order
to keep the Danes to the east of the River Lea.After the Norman
Conquest, both Enfield and Edmonton were mentioned in the Domesday
Book. Both have churches, and Enfield has 400 inhabitants, Edmonton
300. Enfield is also described as having a "parc". This parc—a heavily
forested area for hunting—was key to Enfield's existence in the Middle
Ages (see Enfield Old Park). Wealthy Londoners came to Enfield first to
hunt, and then to build houses in the green, wooded surroundings. In
1303, Edward I of England granted Enfield a charter to hold a weekly
market, which has continued up to this day.
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Forty
Hall
Museum
is located at the heart
of
Enfield and is dedicated to the development and history of this
community. Although to many in the modern age, Enfield may not look
particularly historic, one would be surprised by the amount of
fascinating history that lies beneath the streets. Much of this is
explored in this celebrated collection, filled with artefacts and
documents that bring the past to life.
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Whitewebbs Museum Of Transport
Come along on a
Tuesday afternoon between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (last entry 3.30 p.m.).
Our entry fee is £3.00 for adults and accompanied children under
12 are FREE. Enjoy a cup of tea, coffee or light refreshments while you
relax in our meeting room.
We also cater for school groups and organised private groups by prior arrangement. Please contact the museum office for further details. Visit our “Contact Us” page for the relevant information. |
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Feltham Feltham formed an ancient parish in the
Spelthorne hundred of Middlesex. In 1831 it occupied an area of
2,620 acres and had a population of 924. From 1894 to 1904
the Felham parish was included in the Staines Rural District. In
1901 the parish had a population of 4,534 and in 1904 it was
split from the rural district to form the Feltham Urban District. . In
1932 the parishes of Hanworth and East Bedfont were also transferred
from the Staines district to the council of Feltham Urban District. The
former area of Feltham Urban District became part of Greater London in
1965 as part of the London Borough of Hounslow. In 1784 General William
Roy set out the baseline of what would become the Ordnance Survey
across Hounslow Heath, passing through Feltham. General Roy is
commemorated by a local pub. The MOD Defence Geographic Centre still
has a base in Feltham.The main economic activity of the Feltham area
was market gardening until well into the twentieth century. A popular
variety of pea is known as "Feltham First" as it was first grown in the
town. The market gardens were largely replaced with light industry and
new housing from the 1930s onwards, but this is still one of the
greenest areas in Greater London and includes three rivers, part of the
once vast Hounslow Heath, a country park formed from converted gravel
pits, and one of London's first airfields,London Air Park, which is now
a large and popular public open space.
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Feltham Evangelical Church Feltham Evangelical
Church is a small modern church facility on the edge of Feltham in west
London. The church is home to a small but committed Christian
congregation who meet there on a regular basis to take part in prayer
and to organise activities for the community of a charitable and social
nature. New members are always welcome.
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Feltham Park is the largest green
area of public land in the west London suburb of Feltham. The park has
been an historic place of rest and relaxation for the people of the
borough for many generations. The park has several well maintained
sports pitches for organised and casual games as well as a set of
tennis courts and a large children's playground.
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Feltham Shopping Centre Come to Feltham Shopping
Centre, often referred to as just "The Centre", and explore our large
array of shops here in west London. We have a huge variety of popular
shops all under one roof, and a good range of smaller local independent
retailers. Ample eating and drinking facilities are on hand should you
require a little refreshment whilst on your shopping spree!
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Feltham War Memorial Feltham War Memorial is
an understated and simple monument to those men
from the suburb who have given their lives in conflict to help defend
the basic rights that we take for granted. Many hundreds of people from
the borough died in the First and Second World wars and this monument
not only commemorates their loss but celebrates their outstanding
bravery.
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Hounslow Urban Farm is located just outside
Hounslow in Feltham, a suburb of west London close to Heathrow Airport.
The farm is the largest city farm in London covering 29 acres of land.
It offers local people and city dwellers the chance to have close
contact with a wide variety of wild animals that they would otherwise
have no experience of in their urban lives.
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St. Catherine's Church St. Catherine's is one
of the finest looking churches in Feltham, a suburb of west London. The
beautiful building positioned on the eastern edge of the town is close
to the river and the railway tracks. The church has a long and
interesting history associated with the area and is home to a large and
friendly Christian congregation who regularly meet there for prayer.
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St. Lawrence's Church St. Lawrence's Roman
Catholic Church is situated in a delightful
position on the edge of Feltham Green in the centre of the west London
suburb. The church towers above most of the residential and commercial
buildings around it and serves as a beautiful monument to Christianity.
The church has a large and committed Christian congregation who come
from across the world.
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The Green The Green is an ancient
piece of public land at the very heart of Feltham in west London. This
area would have once been the town green before Feltham was swallowed
up into the larger conurbation of Greater London. It features a duck
pond and a series of beautifully landscaped gardens that attract locals
and visitors alike all year round to sit, relax and watch the world go
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The Bishops
Avenue, which connects Hampstead Heath to East
Finchley, is one of the most exclusive addresses in the UK. Often
called "Billionaires' Row", its houses are some of the most expensive
in the world (some have sold for over £40 million!) Finchley was twinned with the town of Jinja in Uganda in 1963, a year after Uganda won self-rule—the link was probably established to help the process. Harry Beck, the man who transformed the convoluted map of the London Underground into the vastly simplified version seen the world over today, lived near Finchley Central Tube station. There's a galaxy of stars who hail from Finchley. David Jason, Spike Milligan, Eric Morecambe, George Michael, Peter Sellers and Spice Girl Emma Bunton, to name but a few, all have their roots here. Infamous chat show host Jerry Springer was born in East Finchley Tube station during World War II after his family fled the Holocaust. The Phoenix cinema in East Finchley is believed to be the oldest purpose-built, continuously running cinema in the country. It opened in 1910, although back then it was called "The East Finchley Picturedrome" Finchley Manor, now called the Sternberg Centre, is the largest Jewish cultural centre in Europe. In 2007, East Finchley cemetery was named "Cemetery of the Year". People are dying to be buried there. Finchley is first mentioned in the 13th century. The "ley" end to the word suggests an opening in woodland but whether the "Finch" refers to a bird or a person called Finch has been lost in the mists of time. Finchley has an active local arts scene which is publicised by Barnet Borough Arts Council. The Arts Depot at Tally Ho Corner North Finchley opened in Autumn 2004. Finchley has two active orchestras and two choirs. The principal orchestra is the Finchley Chamber Orchestra FCO, conducted by David Lardi. The other community orchestra is the Tudor Orchestra; both orchestras rehearse at Trinity Church Centre N12 7NN, close to the Tally Ho bus terminus, the FCO on Thursday nights and the Tudor Orchestra on Monday nights. The two choirs are the Finchley Chamber Choir (FCC) FCC, again conducted by David Lardi, and the larger Finchley Choral Society conducted by Grace Rossiter. The FCC also rehearses at the Trinity Church Centre (Tuesday evenings) whilst The Finchley Choral Society FCS rehearses at Moss Hall School, Nether Street, West Finchley, N3 1NR, on Monday nights. |
Between 1959 and 1992, Finchley was the UK parliamentary constituency of one Margaret Thatcher. The Ladies of Finchley At the southern edge of Finchley is a 5 m (16 ft) high bronze statue of a naked woman holding a sword above her head. It was originally planned as one of 11 identical statues made in 1919 to be donated to Belgian or French cities occupied or destroyed during World War I. Daily Mail proprietor Lord Rothermere bought one of them and donated it to Finchley Council. |
London Borough of Barnet North London Business Park (NLBP), Oakleigh Road South, London. N11 1NP first.contact@barnet.gov.uk www.barnet.gov.uk The Guild Players are Finchley's amateur drama group, based at Finchley Methodist Church in Ballards Lane. Finchley Cinevideo Society (FCS) is one of the country's oldest film making clubs - founded in 1930. It still meets weekly in North Finchley. Finchley Games Club meets every Thursday evening to play board games, role-playing, collectible card games, etc. There is also a FinchleyFCMG Children's Music Group (youth choir) . |
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All Saints' Church
is an Anglican community where the
Catholic Faith is taught and practised. The sacraments
of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church are
authentically celebrated to the glory of God by validly
ordained priests and bishops. We praise
God in the beauty of holiness and rejoice in the
traditions of the Catholic Church. All
Saints' Church is served by priests of the Society of
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Arts Depot North London's latest
arts centre is a stylish and exciting venue
offering a vibrant and dynamic programme of events in its unique,
state-of-the-art performance and gallery spaces.artsdepot
offers
a broad range of theatre, comedy, dance, music,
spoken word and visual art; so whether you're looking for children's
shows, comedy gigs, West End success stories or a stint of Flamenco
dance, knitting or acting from our extensive range of children's
courses and classes, artsdepot definitely has something for you.artsdepot
is
based at the heart of North Finchley's town centre,
sitting alongside health & leisure facilities, restaurants, bars
and shops. There is also a cafe and bar within the new 4-storey
building, providing a comfortable and relaxing place to enjoy a drink,
a snack or an evening meal.
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Bishops Avenue An ultra-exclusive
street running from the northern tip of Hampstead Heath to East
Finchley. Neighbouring Winnington Road is almost as well-heeled.
Highgate golf course lies to the east and Hampstead Garden Suburb to
the west. The name derives from the bishops of London, who owned a
large hunting park in the area in the late Middle Ages. This is
probably the most ‘desirable’ address outside central London, if you
like ostentatious displays of wealth. One house, the Towers, sold for
around £10 million in 1992 – a phenomenal price at that time. Its
features include an island with palm trees in the middle of its indoor
swimming pool. Another, the twelve-bedroom, eleven-bathroom Summer
Palace, was built in 1991. It has a brass and crystal glass lift, a
comprehensive leisure complex and a central atrium. It is presently
owned by the steel baron Lakshmi Mittal but is not his main place of
residence in London. Prices on the avenue have continued to spiral and
Toprak Mansion was sold in January 2008 to the Kazakhstani
billionairess Horelma Peramam for £50 million. The house had been
nicknamed Top Whack Mansion but, according to the Times, it will now be
known as Royal Mansion. The council has taken exception to some of the
most vulgar monstrosities that have been put up here in the last decade
or two, but realistically the avenue is beyond redemption and should be
allowed to continue as an object of amazement and amusement. However,
London’s billionaires mostly prefer to live in Kensington or Belgravia,
so some properties have lain empty in recent years and the latest trend
is for their replacement by high-price, low-rise apartment
blocks.
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College Farm The College Farm Trust
purchased the Farm at the end of 2006 and their vision is to make
College Farm a well recognised, consistently used and accessible
educational and recreational resource for the people and local
communities in the North London area.The Trust own the freehold and the
Ower family have a controlled agricultural tenancy, which they have
held since 1976, during which time they developed the site into a rare
breeds farm for the public to enjoy, resulting in an annual attendance
of over 30,000. However, this was brought to an end during the foot and
mouth period in 2001, but the Trust, with close cooperation of the
family hope to revive those active and exciting days once again.
The Ower family run a successful shop on site which is North London's largest equestrian and pet store and this will be kept entirely separate from the farm development. The main buildings which are 125 years old are Grade II listed and the whole 10 acre site is a Conservation Area. Much repair is required and a large area of derelict buildings will have to be re-developed. It is hoped to obtain grants from various sources but in the mean time we are starting a local fund raising project. So please visit The fund raising section of the website for any up and coming events and for donations. Initially we intend to bring the main forecourt and the south facing elevation up to standard, improve the Tea House & the Toilets, build new poultry pens and buy chickens, ducks, rabbits, sheep and goats, with the intention of opening this area to the public by summer 2009, for the children to enjoy during their summer holiday. |
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David Lloyd Finchley Not only does David
Lloyd Finchley offer first class gym facilities, our tennis, swimming
and leisure facilities are also unbeatable in North London. David Lloyd
is the premier health and racquet club in the UK and Finchley is a
fantastic example of why that's true. I'm Tracy Gale, General Manager
of David Lloyd Finchley and my friendly staff and I are here to make
your visits to David Lloyd a valuable and enjoyable experience.
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East Finchley Methodist Church EFM is a vibrant church
with much to offer the community in which it sits. It is part of the
Barnet and Queensbury Circuit, which falls within the London District
of the Methodist Church. We invite you to come and find out more about
the people who call themselves Methodists. You can be assured of a warm
welcome. East Finchley Methodist church is a 10 minute walk from
East Finchley Underground station (or take a 263 bus to save your
legs!), at the junction of East Finchley High Road with Creighton
Avenue . The church has its own off-street parking and is fully
accessible to people with disabilities. The Sanctuary is the heart of
the church and is home to most of the Services. It is equipped with an
induction loop (those using hearing aids should switch to the 'T'
setting to benefit from an amplified reproduction of the services), and
the sound system extends into the adjoining Fellowship Room and Middle
Room. We have a small supply of large print Hymn Books. Seating in the
sanctuary is movable, allowing occasional services to be held 'in the
round' as well as in the more traditional 'aisle and row' arrangement.
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Finchley
Central Station Plaque to Harry Beck The first maps of the London
Underground showed how the Tube lines would appear from above, if we
could peel away the surface of the city and look beneath the streets.
These were difficult to use, with interweaving lines resembling a plate
of spaghetti. Then, in 1931, Harry Beck, a young draughtsman in the
signalling department of London Transport, had a wonderful idea. Beck
realised that when you're on a train travelling underground, your
geographical location is not what matters to you. The important thing
is knowing how to get to your final destination, and where to change
from one line to another. On his own initiative, Beck used this idea to
create a revolutionary new kind of map, After his death, Beck's work
was finally recognised by London Underground, which placed a
commemorative plaque on the southbound platform of his home station,
Finchley Central: "In memory of Harry Beck, the originator of the
distinctive London Underground map, who lived near here and used the
station regularly. The map is used by millions daily, and has become
recognised as a classic world-wide."
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Finchley Cricket Club Finchley cricket club
existed in 1832 and Finchley Amateurs and Whetstone or Woodside club,
which had been founded by Joseph Baxendale in the grounds of his house,
by 1869. The three clubs were merged in 1872 and had absorbed others,
such as Torrington Park (1890), by 1894. Said to be one of the
best in north London by 1905, Finchley cricket club played at
Ballards Lane and Long Lane until it acquired its pitch at East End
Road by 1908.
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Finchley
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Finchley Manor Squash Club Squash has been played
at Finchley Manor since the late '60s. Since then all our courts and
changing facilities have been upgraded and modernised. Today we have
four first-class courts, modern changing rooms, regular club nights,
active ladder leagues and a large and growing membership. Squash at
Finchley Manor shares facilities with a large and vibrant Tennis
section, and the club has a gymnasium as well as a fully licensed bar.
The club has been in North London for a long time: it was founded as a
tennis club in 1881 and then in the 1960's two squash courts were
built, later increased to four as the squash boom took off. Since then
the club has expanded further, converting nine grass tennis courts to
all-weather surfaces in the 1980's, adding a gym section in the 1990's
and increasing social activity generally over these years with bigger
and better bar facilities. We also have a full-time manager, Lisa
Smith, to oversee and cater for a growing membership.
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Finchley Golf Club Designed by five-times
Open winner James Braid, this, 18-hole, 6,356 yard, par 72 picturesque
parkland golf course is regarded as the finest challenge in North
London. Beautiful Victorian club house. Easy access to central
London, by car and tube. Visitors welcome both during the week and at
weekends.
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Finchley
Lido Leisure Centre Finchley Lido is one of
those lidos considered under threat but this summer the chilly outdoor
pool will open for weekends from Saturday 14th June until the end of
August (hopefully) - best to check with the Lido before going. At the
leisure centre next door there is also a heated indoor pool, a modern
fitness centre, exercise classes and fitness programmes. If you're
after a more relaxed afternoon and the aim is to escape the summer
heat, the outdoor pool is the place to be. The poolside terraces make
an inviting spot to lay down your towel, lie flat out and soak up some
glorious sunshine. The original 1930s outdoor pool which sadly no
longer exists was enclosed by an elegant colonnade of Roman Doric
columns, with fountains to either side and was used in the 1948 Olympic
Games for men's water polo. Today, the outdoor pool is a much smaller
affair but still, when the mercury rises, you'll be thankful you made
the trip to this little oasis.
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Finchley Progressive Synagogue Our community is an
inclusive and welcoming Liberal synagogue. We greet everyone who
walks through our doors with the extended hand of friendship and the
opportunity to experience real, living community. We welcome all people
seeking to live Jewish lives, regardless of gender or sexual
orientation and partners of whatever religion are made to feel at home.
We value meaningful worship, inspiring educational opportunities and a
commitment to social action.Liberal Judaism is the dynamic, cutting
edge of modern Judaism. Liberal Judaism reverences Jewish tradition,
and seeks to preserve the values of the Judaism of the past while
giving them contemporary force. It aspires to a Judaism that is
always an active force for good in the lives of Jewish individuals,
families and communities today, and equally makes its contribution to
the betterment of society. Liberal Judaism is the Judaism of the past
in the process of becoming the Judaism of the future.
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Finchley Reform Synagogue , the "Tree of Life"
congregation, is a lively, friendly and caring community. We are
committed to celebrating Jewish traditions and beliefs in a way that is
meaningful and relevant to modern life. Our ethos is based on:
* innovation, * informality,
* inclusivity. We welcome all individuals,
regardless of their Jewish background or circumstances, and encourage
members to play a full role in the in the religious and communal life
of the synagogue. This includes anything from leading services,
helping community members at times of difficulty, fundraising for
charities to taking part in a wide range of social and educational
events for all ages. There’s bound to be something you will find
rewarding and fulfilling at FRS. FRS is a member of the Movement for
Reform Judaism and participates in many of its activities. We are also
active in the wider community, with strong links to other faith
communities.
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Finchley Rugby Football Club The club was founded in
its present form on Monday 21 December 1925 under the chairmanship of
AF Carris, who was elected President, with RA "Johnny" Johnson as
Secretary. Although there are records showing that Finchley Rugby Club
was originated in 1875, this cannot be confirmed as records are rather
sketchy.The first game the club played in its present format was on 26
December 1925 against Barnet Grammar School which the club won
18pts-6pts. Since then this annual fixture was arranged with Barnet
Rugby Club until 1996 playing for the Brown Bowler, which resides at
Barnet RFC.The club's home ground in 1925 was Arden Field, now Finchley
Cricket Club ground. In 1926-29 two pitches were obtained in
Colindale.The clubs original colours were sky blue and thin black
hoops, until 1930 when they changed to a broad Scarlet and Grey hoop,
these remained until 1947 when the club adopted its present Scarlet and
White hoops.In 1929 the club moved to its present ground in Summers
Lane, in 1931 the 500 seat stand was completed and the changing rooms
and clubhouse were housed underneath.
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Finchley
Synagogue Affectionately known as
Kinloss, we are a vibrant, warm and friendly Orthodox community,
inclusive of all Jews and proud of the State of Israel. Our synagogue
is a haven for inspiring and enjoyable Synagogue Services, a
breathtaking range of creative educational, cultural and social
programmes and personal support for the whole family.
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Gardens, London, N3 3DU KINLOSS SYNAGOGUE CLICK |
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Hollywood Bowl Finchley Welcome to hollywood
bowl the UK’s number one tenpin bowling experience.If you want to go
tenpin bowling in the UK then look no further than your local hollywood
bowl. Our aim is to give you and your party the perfect bowling
experience whether you are looking for a kids party, an office event or
to spend some time out with friends.Founded over 15 years ago and part
of the Mitchells & Butlers portfolio of leisure venues, hollywood
bowl has a great track record in providing top quality tenpin bowling.
Our well trained and helpful staff work with state of the art
facilities to ensure your visit is great fun and safe. Each of our 24
tenpin bowling centres has a minimum of 24 lanes, a licensed bar, a
café and an up to date games arcade area. This combination of
fun, facilities, staff and service makes hollywood bowl an important
choice when it comes to choosing a leisure activity for a great time
out.You can now book online (available at all bowls soon) or by calling
your nearest hollywood bowl direct. We look forward to looking after
you and your party soon and providing a striking and memorable time out!
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Leisure Park,
Chaplin Square (Off Finchley High Road),
Finchley,
London
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Jewish Museum In 1995 the Jewish
Museum relocated to an elegant, early Victorian listed building in the
vibrant neighbourhood of Camden Town. In the same year it amalgamated,
on a two-site basis, with the former London Museum of Jewish Life, in
Finchley, North London (now The Jewish Museum - Finchley).The London
Museum of Jewish Life was founded in 1983 as the Museum of the Jewish
East End, with the aim of rescuing and preserving the disappearing
heritage of London's East End - the heartland of Jewish settlement in
Britain. While the East End has remained an important focus, the Museum
expanded to reflect the diverse roots and social history of Jewish
people across London. It also developed an acclaimed programme of
Holocaust and anti-racist education.
Opening hours: Monday - Thursday 10.30am-5pm, Sundays 10.30am-4.30pm Closed Friday, Saturday, Jewish Festivals, Public Holidays, 24 December - 4 January. The Museum is also closed on Sundays in August and Bank Holiday weekends. |
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Centre 80 East End Road London N3 2SY Email: enquiries@jewishmuseum.org.uk Jewish Museum Web site |
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Middlesex
County Cricket School Come to The Indoor
School at Finchley and experience top quality cricket coaching &
practice Facilities. We cater for groups, individuals, clubs, schools
and cricket parties. So, whether you are looking to hone your technique
for reaching the top or simply after enjoyment, The Indoor School in
Finchley is the place to come! Middlesex CCC practice at the Indoor
School during the winter and when they are not playing in the summer.
The Indoor School is also the base for the Middlesex Academy.
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North Finchley Vue Cinema With 8 state of the art
auditoriums each with wall to ceiling screens, air conditioning and
Dolby surround sound in each auditorium we offer an unforgettable visit
to our guests.
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Phoenix Cinema The Phoenix is one of
London's leading independent cinemas and one of the oldest cinemas in
the UK. Behind its modern foyer lies an historic auditorium with unique
art deco features. The Phoenix has a renowned film programme of new
releases, independent, foreign-language and specialist films, plus a
repertoire of old and new classics. It offers a kids club, regular
events, festivals, one-off talks and screenings, workshops for schools,
film classes and a hugely popular membership scheme.
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St Mary - at - Finchley. St Mary's has a history
of over 900 years service to the people as the Parish Church of this
area of North London. Around 20 Minutes from central London by tube, we
are situated on Hendon Lane, just off Regent's Park Road. Part of the
Diocese of London within the Church of England, we aim to be a lively
and generous community of faith, committed to the work of the Gospel of
Jesus Christ within the Modern Liberal Catholic tradition of the
Anglican Church. Our building near to Finchley central station is kept
open each day during daylight hours, this reflects our theology of
openness and service to the wider local community. If you should wish
to visit us in person we hope that you will find a warm welcome and a
stimulating home in this household of faith, St
Mary-at-Finchley.
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Victoria Park Pentland Finchley
Community Festival 10th, 11th and 12th July 2009 A New Local
Festival, Supporting Charities and Our Local Community 3 DAYS OF
COMMUNITY EVENTS Morris Dancers - Scarecrow
Competition - Animal Farm - Vegetable & Flower Competitions -
Country Dancing - Dog Show - Tug of War - Egg & Spoon Race -
Hoola Hoop Competition - Punch & Judy Shows - Face Painting -
Family Entertainment
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Victoria
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Wingate & Finchley Football
Club Wingate Football Club was founded
in 1946 by four enthusiastic Jewish sportsmen who returned to the U.K.
after the Second World War and wished to form a Jewish Football Club
playing in senior amateur competition. They earnestly believed that one
positive way of helping to combat the ignorance and social evil of
anti-Semitism was on the field of play. Finchley were the six oldest
(substantiated) club in the UK. They were founded in 1874 by NL “Pa”
Jackson who also founded the famous Corinthians, the London Football
Association, and who later became Secretary of the FA. Finchley joined
the London League from the North London League in 1902.Early in 1991 it
was announced that the club would merge with Wingate and a new club
would participate in the South Midlands League the following season
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Friern
Barnet Friern Barnet was an
ancient parish in the Finsbury division of Ossulstone hundred, in the
county of Middlesex. The area was originally considered
to be part of Barnet, most of which was in Hertfordshire. By the
thirteenth century the Middlesex section of Barnet was known as "Little
Barnet", before becoming "Frerenbarnet" and then "Friern Barnet". The
"Friern" part of the parish's name, denotes "brotherhood", and referred
to its ownership by the Priory of the Knights of the Hospital of St
John of Jerusalem Friern Barnet was mainly rural until
the nineteenth century. The opening of Colney Hatch Hospital in 1851,
and of railway stations on the Great Northern and Metropolitan Railways
in the middle of the century began its development as an outer London
suburb. This process was accelerated by the arrival of electric trams
in 1909. Local affairs were administered by the parish
vestry until 1875, when it was grouped with neighbouring parishes as
part of Barnet Rural Sanitary District. In response to a petition by
local ratepayers who wished the area to be removed from the Barnet RSD,
the parish adopted the Local Government Act 1858 and formed a local
board of health of nine members in 1884. Under the Local Government Act
1894 the local board's area became an urban district. The urban
district occupied an area of 1,304 acres (5.28 km2) in 1911 and had a
population of 14,924. In 1961 it occupied an area of 1,342 acres (5.43
km2) and the population was 28,813. In 1965 it became part of the
London Borough of Barnet.
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London Motorcycle Museum This is London’s only
museum that is entirely dedicated to motorcycles.
The collection starts with pieces that were manufactured at the very
beginning of the 20th Century and works right through to the modern
day. There are over eighty full-sized cycles on display as well as a
range of associated memorabilia, artefacts and photographs that help to
tell the story of the development of this machine in the capital.
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Harrow Harrow was formed in
1934 as an urban district of Middlesex by the Middlesex Review Order
1934, as a merger of the former area of Harrow on the Hill Urban
District, Hendon Rural District and Wealdstone Urban District. The
local authority was Harrow Urban District Council. The urban district
gained the status of municipal borough on 4 May 1954 and the urban
district council became Harrow Borough Council. The 50th anniversary of
the incorporation as a borough was celebrated in April 2004, which
included a visit by Queen Elizabeth II. In 1965 the municipal borough
was abolished and its former area was transferred to Greater London
from Middlesex under the London Government Act 1963 to form the London
Borough of Harrow. It is uniquely the only London borough to replicate
exactly the unchanged boundaries of a single former district. This was
probably because its population was large enough. According to the 1961
census it had a population of 209 080, making it the largest local
government district in Middlesex.Harrow is a diverse borough, having
55.2% of its population from the BME (Black and Minority Ethnic)
communities, with the largest group being of Indian ethnicity.
Since 2005, Harrow Council has held an annual multicultural music and
performance arts festival, Under One Sky. Harrow is the most
religiously diverse local authority area in the UK, with a 62% chance
that two random people are from different religions, according to
Office of National Statistics, Oct 2006. It has the highest density of
Gujarati Hindus in the UK and growing number of settlers from the
African continent, especially over 5000 households from Somalia. There
are also a lot of Irish and polish people living in the borough. A
large number of Jewish people live in Stanmore and Hatch End.
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Arts Culture
Harrow A great venue with great entertainment all
year round and something for all tastes and ages. The centre also
manages a medieval heritage site at Harrow Museum. Both venues run
workshops and courses and have a changing programme of exhibitions.
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Harrow Civic
Centre Library Harrow Civic Centre Library is probably the
most important cultural building in the borough, and offers a place
where local people can come and exchange opinions as well as indulge
themselves in a top quality collection of books and audiovisual
material in the library. One cannot help but be intrigued by the local
history section that holds a wealth of information on the development
of the community.
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Harrow Museum Harrow Museum was established in order to
provide a permanent home for the artefacts and documents that have been
collected with relation to the history of the area, offering a safe
environment where they can be displayed and most importantly preserved
for the future. The museum tells the story, with reference to these
items, how the area has developed and become part of the capital.
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Old Speech Room
Gallery & Museum This old speech room was built in 1821 as a
chamber in which the boys of the school and visiting guests could
partake in public speaking. It was converted into a gallery in 1976 by
Alan Irvine, and quickly became the home of the schools significant art
and history collection. There are pieces on display that range from the
Roman and Egyptian times to artefacts belonging to Winston Churchill.
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HENDON Hendon was historically
a civil parish in the county of Middlesex. The manor is described in
Domesday (1087), but the name, 'Hendun' meaning 'at the highest hill',
is earlier. There is even evidence of Roman settlement discovered by
the Hendon and District Archaeological Society and others; an urn
burial of a headless child was found in nearby Sunny Gardens Park. The
Midland Railway and the Great Northern Railways were built through
Hendon in the 1860s .A socially graduated residential district situated
three miles north-west of Hampstead. Excavations in 1974 revealed Roman
remains from c.AD300 but Hendon’s name (which means ‘at the high down’)
was first recorded in 959, when it was a hamlet on the brow of
Greyhound Hill. The ancient manor and parish of Hendon covered over
8,000 acres, mainly woodland that thrived on the heavy soil, with small
settlements in the clearings. The manor belonged to Westminster Abbey
from the 10th to the 16th century and, as the forest was cut down,
haymaking became the chief activity. The farmhouse at Church Farm was
built around 1660 and is now a borough museum. During the 18th century,
Brent Street acquired several grand houses, along with the Bell Inn and
a cluster of shops around the junction with Bell Lane. Hendon railway
station was originally called West Hendon when it opened in 1868.
Modern Hendon took form during the late 19th century as the hamlets
around the station, Brent Street and Church End began to coalesce. A
distinct social polarity emerged between the wealthy villas in the
Parson Street and Sunny Gardens area and the working-class terraced
houses further down the hill. By the 1890s Brent Street had become
Hendon’s main shopping centre. Hendon Central station opened when the
London Underground extension to Edgware was completed in 1923. Shortly
afterwards came the construction of the arterial roads that criss-cross
the district, bringing industry and new housing, especially along the
North Circular (A406). In 1931 Hendon was Britain’s most populous urban
district. The Hendon Technical Institute was established in 1939 and is
now part of Middlesex University. During the late 1950s and early 1960s
the council pulled down and rebuilt much of the housing stock,
preserving the social gradient that begins in the disadvantaged
lowlands of West Hendon and rises to the comfortable undulations of
Holders Hill. Thirty per cent of the residents of the Hendon ward are
Jewish.
Unfortunately, much of the area developed into a suburb of London and now the area is mostly town with some countryside in the Mill Hill area, such as the Copthall Playing fields. Hendon big industry was mostly centred on manufacturing, and included motor and aviation works, and developed from the 1880s. In 1931 the civil parish of Edgware was abolished and its area was added to the great civil parish of Hendon. Hendon became an urban district in 1894. In 1932 the urban district became the Municipal Borough of Hendon. The municipal borough was abolished in 1965 and the area became part of the London Borough of Barnet. Hendon’s claim to fame is in flying and Hendon Aerodrome is now the RAF Museum. The area is closely associated with the aviator Claude Grahame-White. Another part of the Aerodrome site is the Hendon Police College, the training centre for the Metropolitan Police. It is a former borough and ancient parish. The name means the high place or down, and Hendon's motto is Endeavour. The Burroughs is a civic centre for the London Borough of Barnet, and also the site of Middlesex University Business School. |
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Brent Cross Shopping Centre Brent Cross Shopping
Centre brings the West End to North London, attracting shoppers for
miles around.
Brent Cross Shopping Centre was the UK’s first large enclosed shopping centre to be built in the UK back in 1976 with the revolutionary idea of late night opening and has since been extended and refurbished. Brent Cross offers more than 100 high street stores and designer stores, cafes and restaurants including John Lewis, Marks and Spencers, Boots, WHSmth, Dixons and Mothercare, with parking for 8,000 cars. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm Saturday 9am to 7pm Sunday 12noon to 6pm |
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Church Farmhouse Museum The Church Farmhouse
Museum is filled with interesting artefacts that have been collected
over a period of many years and relate to the Hendon area. The
collection has mainly been assembled with the help of local enthusiasts
and volunteers who have tirelessly worked together in order to help
preserve the heritage of the buildings and the history of the
community.
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Hendon Football Club This Season (2008/9) is
the club's 100th, forty five of those seasons have been spent in the
top division of the Isthmian (Ryman) League.Founded as Christ Church
Hampstead in 1908, a year later the club dropped "Christ Church" in
favour of becoming Hampstead Town FC. "Town" was then dropped from the
title in 1926. Just six seasons later it was all change yet again when
officials proposed to rename the club "Hendonian FC" although this was
subsequently turned down as there was already an Old Hendonians club in
the area. Other names that were submitted were: Hendon Borough,
Cricklewood and Hendon Central. In the end all these were rejected in
favour of "Golders Green FC". It was only at the commencement of season
1946/47 that the present name of Hendon was adopted due to the ground
lying within the Borough of Hendon. The Borough has long since become
the London Borough of Barnet, but as another local club already use
that name, another change Even now the club is often mistakenly
referred to as "Hendon Town", though it has never been called that.
Before the advent of the FA Umbro Trophy competition, Hendon appeared
five times in Amateur Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, winning on three
occasions. The stadium, just five miles west of Claremont Road, was
filled to its 100,000 capacity when Hendon met northern giants Bishop
Auckland in the 1955 final. Hendon also became the first club to play
under floodlights at the stadium when they were invited to try out the
new system. Denis Compton, born just two miles from Claremont
Road, played for the club before leaving for Arsenal where he was to
become one of England's most famous sportsmen, playing for his country
at both football and cricket. Leslie Compton was also with the club
before following his brother to Highbury.
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Hendon Leisure Centre
Fitness
Centre Group Exercise Classes
Women Only Sessions Sports Hall
Climbing Wall Indoor Facilities Toddlers' World Birthday parties |
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Hendon Police College
Hendon Police College is the principal training centre for
the Metropolitan Police of London, England. The Metropolitan
Police Service (MPS) is the Home Office police force responsible for
Greater London, with the exception of the square mile of the City of
London. Today more properly called the Peel Centre, although
frequently still referred to by its old name (or just called Hendon
within the police), the centre is run by the Director and Co-ordinator
of Training for the Metropolitan Police. Between 1,500 and 2,000 police
recruits pass through the centre each year to undertake its 17-week
residential basic training course. The centre runs courses on many
aspects of police work, from forensic and crime scene analysis, to
radio operations and driving skills. Police officers can expect to
return to the centre at various times during their career. Part of the
centre is dedicated to the investigations of serious crimes, including
homicide. There are extensive sports facilities. Homicide (Latin
homicidium, homo human being + caedere to cut, kill) refers to the act
of killing another human being. Included in the centre is a mock court
room, road system and a police station, Brixley (formerly Kingsgate)
police station, used for training purposes only. The Metropolitan
Police Book of Remembrance is displayed in the entrance of Simpson Hall
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Hendon Reform Synagogue HRS is a Reform
community, affiliated to the Movement for Reform Judaism. We draw our
strength and direction from the Torah and from the rich Rabbinical
interpretations of the Talmud and our continuing history thus keeping
alive the living traditions of Judaism. A warm and welcoming community,
we encourage the equal participation of men and women in our services
where both Hebrew and English are used.We promote learning with regular
classes for children on a Sunday morning, the Rabbi's Shabbat morning
class for Bar and Bat Mitzvah children, regular Torah Breakfasts plus
interesting Adult Education programmes.HRS is situated in the centre of
Hendon although our members come from a wide area of North West London
and surrounding districts including Hertfordshire and Middlesex.We have
many social activities that take place during the week and events for
all ages and interests throught the year.
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Hendon RFC Hendon RFC was founded
in 1932 and has since 1944 played rugby on Copthall Playing Fields in
Hendon. During this time it has provided rugby for all standards of
players and continues to provide a welcome for those individuals who
enjoy a good game and the social side of rugby. Our 1st XV play in
Herts Middlesex League 2 and our 2nd XV play in the Herts Middlesex
Merit Table. New players are always welcome
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Hendon St. Mary Church St Mary's has been a
centre of Christian worship in Hendon for more than 1,000 years. It is
now a thriving parish in this busy North London suburb. We hope that
you find the information on this site a helpful introduction to the
life of the church, and we look forward to welcoming you to St Mary's.
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Jewish Military Museum This museum is run by
the Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women and was established
to commemorate the brave contribution that British Jews have made to
the Armed Forces over two centuries. There are well over a thousand
artefacts and documents on display consisting of memorabilia, books,
personal artefacts of soldiers, uniforms and medals. The Jewish Book of
Honour is housed in the museum that complies a role of honour of more
than 60,000 names who have served since World War II.
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London School of Jewish Studies Join over 500 people
every week at the centre of modern orthodox Jewish learning in Britain.
Book online for our courses.
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Schaller House, 44a Albert Road, London,
NW4
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Royal Air Force Museum Take off to the Royal
Air Force Museum London and soar through the history of aviation. Gaze
at a world-class collection of over 100 aircraft. The Aeronauts
Interactive Centre offers hands-on entertainment and education for all.
The on site museum shop, is packed with models and gift items. There is
also a café and licensed restaurant or picnic area to take care
of catering needs. Free entrance, free parking and full disabled access.
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St. Giles’ Church The pretty church of St.
Giles in Ickenham stands on the corner of Swakeleys Road and the High
Road, opposite the village pond and old water pump. The church is
walking distance from Ickenham tube station (Metropolitan and
Piccadilly lines). The oldest part of St. Giles’ Church dates back to
1335, with a North Isle added in the 16th Century. As the small hamlet
of Ickenham grew, so did the church, with a further extension added in
1959, and a second storey above the choir vestry was built in1986.
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Osterley Park In 1761 the founders of
Child’s Bank commissioned Robert Adam to transform a crumbling Tudor
mansion into an elegant neo-classical villa. This was their house in
the country, created for entertainment and to impress friends and
business associates. Today the spectacular interiors contain one of
Britain’s most complete examples of Adam’s work. The magnificent 16th
Century stables survive largely intact and are still in use. The house
is set in extensive park and farmland, complete with pleasure grounds
and garden buildings.
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Redlees Studios This gallery was set up
by a group of artists who were looking for a place that they could
express themselves. Since that time, the gallery has expanded and
developed a great name in the local art world. Visitors can enjoy an
eclectic range of exhibitions throughout the year that focus on many
different disciplines and media form, including ceramics, painting,
sculpture, glasswork and jewellery.
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MILL
HILL Mill Hill Village is the
ancient heart of the district, a ribbon development along an ancient
route called The Ridgeway. It is thought that its name is derived from
a mill that once occupied a site on the Ridgeway, on an area of open
ground (now a park) now known as the Mill Field, although whether a
mill did actually exist is still open to question. It is bounded both
to the north and south by Green Belt land. Its proximity to London made
it popular as a country retreat from the 17th century onwards. There
are a number of large houses and quaint cottages. There are a
number of large institutions including Mill Hill School, The Missionary
Insititute (which was present on the Ridgeway until 2007), Holcombe
House (part of the Institute), The National Institute for Medical
Research, the motherhouse of The Daughters of Charity and, until 2007,
Saint Joseph’s College, a large seminary. To the southwest is a
small suburban district called Poets' Corner, and to the north an old
estate, now a recreation ground, called Moat Mount . Further
north, on the Green Belt between The Ridgeway and Totteridge Common,
one of the last remaining farms in the Greater London area is situated,
Burtonhole Farm. Mill Hill Broadway is a suburban district
that developed from the 1900s onwards. The Broadway itself is an
important local retail area. There is a railway station, Mill Hill
Broadway, on the First Capital Connect line, together with a bus
station. The area used to be served by another station,
University College London has an Observatory on the A41 Watford Way,
south west of The Broadway.
The eastern part of Mill Hill has recently undergone redevelopment, a new Waitrose having been built on the site of the old gas works. There is a tube station, opened in 1867, servicing a spur on the High Barnet Branch of the Northern Line. It is the least-visited station on the Northern Line - only one in eight northbound trains goes there.The small local retail area is at “Kelly’s Corner” (officially Holders Hill Circus but only on maps) east of the station. Here was Inglis Barracks home of the Middlesex Regiment between 1905 and 1962. The army still has a smaller presence here but this is now just a postal depot. The United Kingdom / Carl Zeiss / Bausch & Lomb Optical Works was established here in 1912 and demolished in about 1987. The Jehovah's Witnesses have had a centre here since 1958, and they redeveloped the optical works to become the International Bible Students' Association in 1988. To the south of Mill Hill East are Copthall and Holders Hill. |
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RUISLIP
& NORTHWOOD Ruislip-Northwood was an
urban district in Middlesex, England from 1904 to 1965. The urban
district was created in 1904, covering the parish of Ruislip, which had
previously been part of Uxbridge Rural District. The parish and
district also covered the Northwood area. The district experienced a
sharp rise in population, from 6,217 in 1911 to 72,791 in 1961, caused
by the Metroland railway expansion and suburban house building.It was
abolished in 1965, and its area went to form part of the London Borough
of Hillingdon in Greater London. The name survives in the
Ruislip-Northwood parliamentary constituency.
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The Great Barn The Great Barn is a
lovely 13th Century Grade II listed building, standing to the north of
Ruislip High Street. The Barn is part of the twenty acre Manor Farm,
which includes the Manor Farm House and the 16th Century Little Barn.
The farm was owned and let by Kings College, Cambridge from the fifteen
hundreds until half way through the twentieth Century. It was a working
farm right up until the 1930s. Today the Great Barn is a venue for
local events.
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Manor Farm House Manor Farm House in
Ruislip is a Grade II listed building, attracting many visitors every
year. The house dates back to the 16th Century, and has origins in the
Doomsday Book. Recent excavations in 1997 uncovered the remains of the
site of the Abbey of Bec’s Priory beneath the building. Opposite is a
lovely 16th Century barn, which luckily for the local people is now
home to Ruislip Library. There are other outbuildings on this historic
farm site dating as far back as the 13th Century.
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St. Martin’s Church St. Martin’s is a
beautiful Anglican church, situated on the corner of the High Street
and Eastcote Road and is easily reached by Ruislip tube station on the
Metropolitan Line. This historic building is mentioned in the Doomsday
Book and the oldest item of furniture in the church dates from the 14th
Century. There has been a church on this site for nearly a thousand
years. St. Martin’s is attractive both inside and out with eye catching
wall paintings, pews and stained glass windows.
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SOUTHGATE was a local government
district of Middlesex from 1881 to 1965. It was part of the London
postal district and Metropolitan Police District.The area was
historically part of the parish of Edmonton, which adopted the Public
Health Act 1848 and formed a local board of health to govern the area
in 1850. In 1879 the ratepayers of Southgate petitioned for their area
to be separated from Edmonton, and in 1881 Southgate Local Board was
established, with nine members.It was created an urban district in
1894, under the Local Government Act 1894. The urban district council
was increased in size to 12 councillors in 1900. In 1933 Southgate was
granted a charter of incorporation and became a municipal borough. The
corporation of the borough consisted of a mayor, seven aldermen and
twenty-one councillors. In 1965, the municipal borough was abolished
and its former area transferred to Greater London under the London
Government Act 1963. Its former area was combined with that of the
Municipal Borough of Enfield and the Municipal Borough of Edmonton to
form the present-day London Borough of Enfield. The borough included
Southgate itself as well as neighbouring areas, including Palmers
Green. The borough was administered from Southgate Town Hall, which is
situated on Green Lanes in Palmers Green, close to the junction with
Broomfield Lane.
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The Chicken Shed Chickenshed is a theatre
company. We work using an inclusive creative
process which means everyone is welcome, and everyone is
valued. Not
many places are for everyone and anyone - so a lot of people who find
themselves unwelcome elsewhere in the world, come to us. Chickenshed
runs Children's and Youth Theatre workshops for 600 people, education
courses for over 100 students, community outreach projects and a
network of satellite 'Sheds' across the country (and one in Russia) so
even more can benefit. Every extraordinary piece of theatre created at
Chickenshed shouts out the same thing: anyone can thrive in an
environment where everyone is welcome. Using our unique
creative process, our theatre company has created and produced
more
than 1,000 performances of extraordinary theatre since Chickenshed
started in 1974.
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Christ Church, This
church was built with a broached spire in 1861-3 and designed by Sir
George G. Scott. It replaced the chapel built by Sir John Weld of
Arnolds in 1615. Probably the main feature of this church is the fine
collection of stained glass by Morris & Co. and there is work by
William Morris, Philip Webb, Ford Madox Brown, and Burne-Jones. In
addition the high altar has a reredos by Salviati.
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Cockfosters & N Southgate
Synagogue
is a long-established
community, founded in 1948, and srving the Jewish population of
Southgate, Cockfosters and Hadley Wood – with over 1100 members and
covering an area almost 5 miles across.Our synagogue in Old Farm
Avenue, Southgate, is backed up by Minyanim held regularly in
Cockfosters and now also in Hadley Wood. Unlike most communities in
London we have been successful in maintaining the membership numbers
and this is very much due to the enthusiasm and hard work of all the
numerous groups and committees that look after the varied needs and
interests of the community.
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Southgate
Cricket Club Middlesex plays here and
there's an annual cricket festival in August.New to North London? Fancy
playing cricket for one of the oldest and most famous cricket clubs in
Middlesex? Southgate Cricket Club has opportunities for regular
club players and
match officials for the 2009 season. We will be commencing indoor net
sessions in January on Wednesday nights and would welcome any
prospective new members. We run 4 teams on Saturdays and 1 team on a
Sunday, we also provide
coaching sessions for Junior players and run teams from U10 upwards. If
you'd like to know more about the club please get in touch.
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St. Andrews Church This church built
in a
red brick gothic style was designed by A.R. Barker, with a sanctuary
and north chapel extension by Barker & Kirk in 1916. There is an
ambulatory passage behind the high altar.
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St. Thomas Church. This church
was built in 1938-41 and was designed by Romilly Craze. It has a copper
spire. The stained glass window in the Lady Chapel is by Alfred Fisher.
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The area was recorded in the Domesday Book as Stanmere,
the name deriving from the Old English stan, 'stony' and mere, 'a
pool'. There are outcrops of gravel on the clay soil here and the mere
may have been one of the ponds which still exist.By 1574 the area had
become known as Stanmore the Great to distinguish it from Little
Stanmore. Stanmore Village railway station was open for train services between 1890 and 1952. Stanmore tube station opened in 1932. Stanmore had an outstation from the Bletchley Park codebreaking establishment, where some of the Bombes used to decode German Enigma messages in World War Two were housed. Stanmore is also home to RAF Bentley Priory from where the Battle of Britain was controlled, also formerly to RAF Stanmore Park, HQ of Balloon Command. The latter closed in 1997 and is now a housing estate.The suburb is characterised by numerous small restaurants and cafés, several public houses, and a handful of boutique-style clothing stores. The centre of Stanmore is dominated by the presence of a large Sainsbury's supermarket. Stanmore's extensive residential areas are leafy and predominantly affluent, with many residents commuting daily to jobs in central London and the City.Stanmore is home to Stanmore College (a government further education establishment) and a local library. The suburb also hosts the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital - known as RNOH - which is famed for its spinal unit. Stanmore has affluent Indian, Jewish and Catholic communities, including its local synagogue on London Road and a mosque as well as new Hindu Temple on Wood Lane |
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TOTTENHAM There has been a
settlement at Tottenham for over a thousand years. It grew up along the
old Roman Road, Ermine Street (some of which is part of the present A10
road), and between High Cross and Tottenham Hale, the present Monument
Way.Tottenham is believed to have been named after Tota, a farmer,
whose hamlet was mentioned in the Domesday Book; hence Tota's hamlet
became Tottenham. Toteham as it was then known was mentioned in the
Domesday Book.[1] When it was compiled in 1086, about 70 families lived
within the area of the manor, mostly labourers working for the Lord of
the Manor.In 1894, Tottenham was made an urban district and on 27
September 1934 it became a municipal borough. As from 1 April 1965, the
municipal borough formed part of the London Borough of Haringey. The
River Lee (or Lea) was the eastern boundary of the Municipal Boroughs
of Tottenham and Walthamstow. It is the ancient boundary between
Middlesex and Essex and also formed the western boundary of the Viking
controlled Danelaw. Today it is the boundary between the London
Boroughs of Haringey and Waltham Forest. A major tributary of the Lee,
the River Moselle, also crosses the borough from west to east, and
often caused serious flooding until it was mostly covered in the 19th
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Euroart Studios Euroart Studios combines
a gallery with a place of work for artists. Essentially operating as a
collective, visitors are given the chance to see inside the artists’
studios and watch the creative minds at work, as well as browse through
the first class gallery of completed work. The centre offers a new and
exciting approach to art in the area and is committed to involving the
community in the art world.
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Markfield Beam Engine Museum Housed in a grade
II listed building, the old engine house, this museum is on a six and
half acre site. The principal exhibit in the museum is the Wood
Brothers Beam Steam Pumping Engine, manufactured in 1886, and the
principal water pump for the Tottenham area for decades. Visitors are
invited to view the magnificent machine, the interesting structure in
which it is housed, and a series of related explanatory exhibits.
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Tottenham
Hotspur Football Club Tottenham Hotspur
Football Club has a long and illustrious history in the top flight of
the domestic game. Throughout the years the club has been home to some
of the great players of the beautiful game including Blanchflower,
Hoddle, Lineker, Klinsmann, Gascoigne and Ginola to name but a few.
White Hart lane Stadium is the home of the team, who play fixtures on a
regular basis here between August and May every year. With a reputation
for playing entertaining football, this is a great place to see a game.
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Marble Hill House A magnificent
Thames-side Palladian villa, Marble Hill House was built in the 1720s
for Henrietta Howard, Countess of Suffolk and mistress of King George
II. See the extravagant gilded rooms in which she entertained famous
poets and wits of the age including Pope, Gay and Swift. Explore the 66
acres of beautiful riverside grounds or enjoy a game of tennis or mini
golf.
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Museum of Rugby Whether you are a rugby
supporter or not, you will love Britain’s top sporting museum - The
Museum of Rugby and Twickenham Stadium Tours offer a behind the scene
look at the home of England rugby and the history of the game. Prepare
to be inspired - spend a day in the life of rugby.
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Orleans House Gallery This gallery is
responsible for looking after the prestigious Richmond Borough Art
Collection, of which there are nearly three thousand separate artworks
within. The fantastic gallery allows visitors to experience a wide
variety of different styles of work that have been collected from a
broad school of painters and sculptors based in Europe and across the
globe.
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Strawberry Hill House
Strawberry Hill House is one of the finest examples of
Georgian Gothic Revival architecture in the country. The coachman of
the Earl of Bradford were responsible for the earliest building which
was begun in 1698. Horace Walpole, son of the first Prime Minister,
transformed the building into a ‘ little Gothic Castle’. Between 1747
and 1792, Walpole doubled the building in size and created the majority
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Uxbridge Treasure Hunt No prior knowledge of Uxbridge is
required as all clues are solved by observation. Both young and
old will be fascinated whilst getting out for a couple of hours seeing
the sites and solving the clues. Children will enjoy beating adults to
solve the clues! We even supply a map just in case you get
lost. The answers are at the back of the book so you can check
any unsolved ones before you leave.The hunt starts at the Central
Library and Information Centre , High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1HD. From
Uxbridge or just visiting, you will be surprised at how much you walk
past without even noticing. We so often walk around blinkered without
appreciating the great features which make our towns and cities
fabulous. By following our hunt these things will be highlighted rather
than hidden away. Our Uxbridge treasure hunt packs contain all the
necessary elements for you need including maps, clues, answer sheet,
and tips on how to get things going.
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Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre The Colne Valley
provides the first significant area of countryside west of London – a
mosaic of farmland, woodland and water, with fifty miles of river and
canal and over forty lakes. It is a living, working environment
providing employment and homes for many people. It is also a special
place, regionally important for recreation and internationally
important for wildlife. Large areas are open to the public or
accessible through a network of paths.
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Contemporaryartwest Like
many of the great contemporary art
galleries, this project started with the vision of a group of young
artists who were desperate to find somewhere to show their own work.
What followed was the establishment of one of the best respected
galleries in this area of London, a place that has built a reputation
for developing and nurturing young talent and taking it on to the next
level.
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Dominion Arts Education Centre The Dominion Arts
Education Centre is not only a place where you can see great art on
display, it is also a place where you can learn more about the history
of art, and learn more about the steps that can be taken to get
involved in artistic projects. This excellent centre has been open for
many years and has quickly become a well respected part of the cultural
scene locally.
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Ethnic Minority Studies Centre Britain is a country
that is one of the most ethnically diverse anywhere on earth. There are
people from across the globe who have made their homes on these shores.
This fascinating centre is concerned with the study of the people who
come and start new lives in Britain, but remain minority groups. How do
they cope? The exhibitions and displays help to tell the story of many
ethnic groups in Britain and across the world.
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WEMBLEY Wembley is an area
located in North-West London, England which forms the northern part of
the London Borough of Brent. It is located 8 miles (13 km) north-west
of Charing Cross. Forming the north-western part of Brent. Wembley has
a large Indian population. When it was merged with the Borough of
Willesden in 1965 as part of the re-organisation of London Local
Government, Willesden was formerly an affluent borough with a large
Jewish Population. Since the 1970s, it has undergone population
movement and the influx of various immigrant groups. Wembley
has
two new areas of its own town, Wembley Central and Wembley City,
Wembley Central is the Central area of Wembley, Wembley City is the
Wembley Park part, Wembley City contains Wembley Stadium, Wembley Arena
and Wembley Market.Wembley was the centre of the
municipal organisation of the area, with the Wembley Town Hall in Forty
Lane, now serving as Brent Town Hall. The former Middlesex County
Council, abolished in 1965 when the Greater London Council was created,
had its Fire Brigade headquarters in Harrow Road, Wembley. The fire
station there still operates as part of the London Fire Brigade. The
large Wembley Police Station is next door.
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Artangel Trust Artangel is a project
that has tried to bring together artists who are based in London and
get their works on display across the country. The organisation has
been very successful in getting large scale commissions in the streets
and large public buildings. It also has its own gallery, theatre and
cinema on site where a great deal takes place.
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Barham Park Located in the northern
extremities of Wembley, part of the London Borough of Brent, Barham
Park is one of the principle areas of rest and relaxation in the
region. The park has been well landscaped with trees, flower beds and
water features to create as greener feel as is possible in the busy
north London streets. There is a large children’s playground within,
which is popular all year round.
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Brent Central Library This library is housed
at the heart of the London Borough of Brent and serves as one of the
cultural and social centres for this busy London area. The centre
offers a large range of books, audio and visual materials available for
loan and for reference. The library is host to a number of cultural
events throughout the year including art exhibitions and historical
archives on display.
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St. Stephen's Church St. Stephen’s is an
impressive turn of the century Victorian style Catholic church
located at the heart of the Wembley Park area, close to the stadium and
conference centre. The church is home to an extremely large and diverse
Catholic congregation who are reflective of the mixed roots of the
local area. They meet regularly on the site in prayer.
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Wembley Arena Wembley Arena is located
opposite Wembley Stadium and is a world-famous venue for live
entertainment. It’s London’s busiest music venue in terms of ticket
sales, with a capacity of 12,300. It is widely regarded as the best
London venue for sound quality and has staged many big name acts,
including David Bowie, Kylie Minogue, Madonna, Britney Spears, The
Beatles, ABBA, Queen and the Spice Girls. A £35m refurbishment of
the venue was completed in 2006.
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Wembley Stadium Wembley Stadium stands
on the site of the famous old sporting venue of the same name. The twin
towers have been replaced by a huge steel arch that can be seen from
almost anywhere of elevation in the capital. Wembley Stadium is the
home of English Football and is the place to see England matches, the
FA Cup Final and numerous other sporting and musical events throughout
the year.
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WILLESDEN The name derives from
the Anglo-Saxon Willesdune, meaning The Hill of the Spring and a
settlement bearing this name dates back to 939 AD. The Doomsday Book of
1086 records it as Wellesdone[ . The town's motto is Laborare est orare.
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Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual
University (UK)
The National
Coordinating Office for the UK wing of this international spiritual
organisation lies just north of Willesden Fire Station in a large,
brown building. The Hindu-based teachings on offer have their roots in
visions received by founding father Baba Brahma, a wealthy
philanthropist in what is now Pakistan in the 1930s. The venerable Baba
passed on in 1969 at the grand old age of 93 but the university
continues to scatter his seeds of wisdom through branches from Estonia
to Equatorial Guinea. Raja Yoga Meditation techniques are promoted as a
path to spiritual enlightenment.
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Brent Museum Brent Museum is housed
in the centre of the London Borough and is dedicated to the long and
interesting history of the community. There are a great many fine
pieces on display, some of which have been discovered in archaeological
digs, and other pieces that have been collected from houses and
families that have been situated in the area. There are antiques,
paintings, documents and maps for visitors to enjoy.
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Brondesbury Park Open Space While this tiny park and
playground might seem like nothing to go out of your way for, the quiet
leafy environs make park makes it a nice, safe spot for toddlers and a
tranquil and relaxing environment for mummy and daddy to take a break.
It’s also conveniently just a few minutes brisk walk from Willesden
Green underground station and, in the other direction, Willesden Green
Library Centre. Adoining the open space is the Brondesbury Park
Synagogue.
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Church Road Park This beautiful park is
an ancient place of rest and recreation for the people of the north
west London borough. It is located close to the old parish church of
St. Mary's and has always been closely linked with community activities
and events. The park is used by locals and visitors as a place to play,
walk, run and simply sit and watch the world go by.
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Church of Deeper Spiritual Faith The Church of Deeper
Spiritual Faith is an Apostolic Church on the border between Harlesden
and Willesden in north west London. The church is located in a
relatively simple and modern building on the main road. The facility is
home to a committed and welcoming Christian congregation who meet on a
regular basis.
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Church of God The
Church of God in Willesden is a Christian
community based in a converted house that now serves as a place of
worship. Located at the very heart of the community on the High Road,
the church is home to an eclectic Christian congregation that reflects
the diverse make-up of the area it serves.
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Cricklewood Baptist Church Cricklewood
Baptist
Church is located close to
Cricklewood and Willesden in north west London. The church is a fine
example of a city church and is well used by the significant Baptist
community of the area. The church is home to a friendly congregation
who like to take a leading role in community affairs and charitable
works.
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Elim Pentecostal Church The Elim Pentecostal
Church is better known as the 'Church on the High Road' and is located
on the main shopping street at the heart of the busy north western
suburb of Willesden in London. The church is thought to have been built
in the mid 20th Century and has close links with the people of the
community. It is home to a committed Christian congregation who meet
there regularly.
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Gallery at Willesden Green This artist-led gallery
was founded in 1984 and since then has grown from strength to strength,
serving the cultural needs of the people of Brent and the many visitors
to the area. The gallery hosts a variety of contemporary art
exhibitions throughout the year and attempts to encourage participation
from members of the public in the art world. There is a range of
workshops and lectures at the gallery as well as a regular programme of
exhibitions.
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Mosque of Brent This Mosque of Brent is
a large Islamic centre and place of worship on
the edge of Cricklewood and Willesden in north west London. The
beautiful building has some of the finest minarets in this area of
London and is an extremely well used facility. It is home to a large
community of Muslims that come from all over the community to worship
here.
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Royal Majestic Suite Housed in an attractive
brown-brick building with a distinctive portico, these banqueting and
function rooms are particularly popular with the Jewish community and
recommended for Barmitzvahs. The fare ranges from burger and fries to
Scottish salmon with lemon and dill. Chinese or American-style buffets
are also an option. Naturally, everything is strictly Kosher, with the
preparation supervised by the Jewish authority the London Beth Din. The
function coordinators proudly promise the “celebration of your dreams”.
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Seventh Day Adventist Church The Seventh Day
Adventist Church of Willesden is housed in a modern
building on the High Road in the very heart of the bust London suburb.
The church draws a large congregation from across the socio-economic
spectrum and enjoys an eclectic multi-cultural influence. It is proud
to be a part of the community and the members regularly involve
themselves in community events.
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Shree Swaminarayan Temple Members of the
five-million strong Swaminarayan Sampradaya Hindu sect have worshipped
here since 1975. Back then, the Willesden Temple, as it was known, was
just a converted church, and it wasn’t until 1988 that the current
eye-catching edifice was unveiled. The three storey complex melds
British and Indian design and incorporates prayer and community rooms,
audiovisual resources and even a picture framing service. Yoga,
Gujarati and Tabla classes are also available. Catch the temple in
autumn when it lights up the night during Diwali.
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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Church With its imposing tower,
adorned with a large white crucifix, St Mary Magdalen's is the main
Catholic church in Willesden. The church had its humble beginnings as a
Mass centre in nearby St Paul's Avenue until Cardinal Bourne, the
Archbishop of Westminster, conferred parish status on Willesden in
1903. These days, Mary Mags, as it’s affectionately known, pulls in a
healthy congregation from around Brent. Mass is held daily at 9:30am,
with an extra session at 6:30pm on Mondays and Fridays. On Sundays
there are additional mass times of 10:30am and 12 noon.
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St. Andrew the Apostle Church St. Andrew's is the main
parish church of Willesden and Willesden Green, a vibrant and busy area
of north west London. The building is noted for having some fine
stained glass within and also has the Good Shepherd Chapel. The church
is well used by a broad section of the community and is one of the
focal points of social life in the area.
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St. Gabriel's Church St. Gabriel's Church is
a fine structure situated on the Cricklewood side of Willesden, not far
from Willesden Green Underground Station. The church is built of grey
stone and is particularly noted for its interesting tower with a small
roof. The church is home to a large and friendly Christian community
which is always looking to expand with new members.
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St. Mary's Church St. Mary's is a
beautiful old historic church at the end of Church Road where it become
High Road in the older part of Willesden. The church is thought to be
pre-Norman and date from the late 930s AD. It is still a functional
place of worship and would look more in keeping with being in a
countryside village than an inner city suburb.
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True Buddha Temple The True Buddha School
was established in the 1980s by Taiwan-born "living Buddha" Lu
Sheng-yen and now has chapters around the globe. Despite being
essentially a Buddhist sect, the TBS is strongly influenced by Taoist
strands of thought. The temple building was originally home to a Welsh
boys school but was converted in the mid-90s, when Chinese-style
renovations such as the colourful turrets on the roof, and the large
incense burner and marble dragon out front were added.
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Universal Church of the Kingdom of
God Help Centre Nominally a Christian
drop-in centre, this branch of the Brazilian-based UCKG is located on
the site of the former Willesden Synagogue. The church was founded in
1979 by two Pentecostal preachers who split off from the more
traditional mainstream doctrine. In Brazil the UCKG is not just the
fastest-growing faith, it has also become a major political force. In
the UK there are 20-odd branches. Services are 7am, 10am, 3pm and
7:30pm with other events and activities taking place on a regular basis.
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Willeseden Green Baptist Church Willesden Green Baptist
Church is a large 'city' style Baptist place of worship at the very
heart of the Willesden community. Located on the High Road, the church
has for generations provided a place of quiet prayer and contemplation
for Christians from across the suburb and nearby areas of London.
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Willesden Green Library Centre Willesden Green Library
Centre is a multi-purpose local authority owned facility at the centre
of Willesden in London. The centre provides all of the usual library
lending and research facilities as well as being an information centre,
a place of exhibitions, seminars, courses and public addresses. The
library has state of the art computer facilities available to the use
of the public.
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Willesden Sports Centre and King
Edward VII Park This leisure centre has
been serving the community since the 1960s. In 2004, it closed for a
major facelift, reopening to the public in autumn 2006. The new centre
boasts a 25-meter six-lane pool, ball courts, a gym, dance studios, a
dojo and a 60-meter indoor running tube. The improvements extend to the
exterior where you can jog by night on a floodlit 400-meter track.
Changing rooms were also added for the adjoining King Edward VII park,
where Sunday football is played.
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Alexandra Palace Set in 196 acres of
gorgeous parkland overlooking London, “Ally Pally”
as it is affectionately known has a long and fascinating history. Built
in 1873 to provide the Victorians with a great environment and
recreation centre, it was destroyed by a fire just sixteen days after
its opening. 2 years later, a new Palace opened. The BBC made the first
public television transmissions from the eastern wing in 1936. Nowadays
the Palace is an events and exhibition centre, and also houses an ice
rink.
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Alexandra Palace Ice Skating Rink Ice Skating Club – Every
Saturday - Ice Skating Tuition – private lessons or classes for
all ages - Toddlers on Ice – every Tuesday during term time
- Birthday Parties - Includes meal & tuition - Children's
Skating Courses - After school course for 5-15 year olds
hildren's Crash Courses - Throughout most school holidays -
Ballet Classes - Ice Dance Club - Disabled Skating
-Adult Skating Courses .With a total capacity of 1,250 including a
seating area for 741 plus one Cafe and a bar, the Ice Rink provides the
perfect leisure day out.
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Bruce Castle Museum Bruce Castle is a 16th
Century manor house which has been modified in the 17th, 18th and 19th
centuries. It is set in 20 acres of parkland and houses Haringey’s
local history collections include photographs, paintings, prints and
drawings and a postal history collection commemorating Sir Rowland Hill
who lived at Bruce Castle. Open Wednesday to Sunday 1pm to 5pm.
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Park Lane Stables | Park Lane Teddington Middlesex TW11 0HY Tel: 0208 977 4951 |
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Gillian's Riding School |
Gillian/Hayley Head Bray Side Farm Beggars Hollow Clay Hill Enfield Middlesex EN2 9JL(Map). Tel: 020 8366 5445 |
At Gillian's Riding School we aim to provide you with a
relaxing, friendly family environment for you to enjoy horses. We cater
for a wide range of riders; you can develop your dressage techniques,
enjoy a relaxing ride around Whitewebbs woodland, or learn how to show
jump and much more! We have a range of instructors with different
teaching styles and experience, as well as a large selection of horses.
We have many breeds form show jumpers to Shetlands! Our Riding School
is a family run business and we have over 40 years of experience.We
have a pony club for children on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and we also
do pony rides for our under fives! |
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Goulds Green Riding School |
The Stables Goulds Green Hillingdon Middlesex UB8 3DG Tel:- Fax :- |
Goulds Green Riding School is proud to announce the occasion of it’s 51st anniversary. Although running in a small way a few years earlier we generally consider 1959 to be the year it became firmly established and the year of our first show. Now being run by the third generation of the Jupp family we still try to maintain a friendly atmosphere, as although health and safety issues are important we consider learning to ride should be an enjoyable and fun experience. | |
Littlebourne Equestrian Centre | Littlebourne Farm Northwood Road Harefield Middlesex UB9 6PU |
Littlebourne Equestrian Centre is one of the few BHS
Approved Horse Riding Schools and Livery Yards on the doorstep of
London. Only a few minutes from Harefield, surrounded by hundreds of
acres of greenbelt countryside, Littlebourne offers an excellent range
of riding activities for beginners and experienced riders alike. |
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Moor Stud Riding Stables | Hithermoor Road Stanwell Moor Village Staines Middlesex TW19 6BH Tel : 01753682967 |
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The Edge Livery Stables, | Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 8QS. Tel : 020 89584343 |
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S E Lloyd, | Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware , HA8 8QS Tel : 020 89586781 |
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Brayside Farm DIY Livery, | Clay Hill, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 9JL Tel : 020 83637064 |
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Kings Oak Equestrian Centre | Kings Oak Riding School/Theobalds Park Road, Crews
Hill, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 9BL 020 83637868 |
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Names And Numbers Riding School | Names And Numbers 30 Lonsdale Drive Enfield Middlesex EN2 7LH Tel: 020 83670605 |
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Woodhurst Farm Livery |
Woodhurst Cattlegate Road Enfield Middlesex EN2 8AU Tel : 01707 873123 |
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Old Farm Stables |
Oak Avenue Hampton Middlesex TW12 3QD Tel : 020 89799470 |
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Abbeyfields |
139 Charville Lane Hayes Middlesex UB4 8PB Tel : 020 88413362 Email : info@abbeyfields.info |
We offer horse riding lessons to children (5 yrs and up) and
adults of all abilities. We are situated in 100 acres of green belt in
Hayes, Middlesex and adjacent to a bridleway network. We hold pony
mornings for children during school holidays. DIY livery is available
and we sometimes have horses and ponies for sale. |
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Jacks Riding Stables |
Fore Street Pinner Middlesex HA5 2ND Tel : 01895 676051 |
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Grove Farm |
Warren Lane Stanmore Middlesex HA7 4LE Tel: 020 84206562 |
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Lower Priory Farm Livery Yard |
Clamp Hill Stanmore Middlesex HA7 3JJ Tel :020 89541864 |
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Sunbury Riding School | Fordbridge Road Sunbury on Thames Middlesex TW16 6AS Tel : 01932 789792 |
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R Alder |
St. Peters Road Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 3SD Tel : 01895 442737 |
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Belmont
Riding Centre Ltd |
Belmont Farm The Ridgeway London NW7 1QT Tel : 020 89061255 |
I have been riding at a riding school called Belmont
Riding Center. Its near Mill Hill in London. I had been riding there
for about 3 months, when a new horse arrived from somewhere. The
instructor gave him to me for one of the the class lessons, and I was
one of the first to ride him. In fact only about three of the schools
clients rode Bert in his time there. Bertie was highly strung. The
first time I got on him I daren't put my feet in the stirups for fear
that the contact of the stirrups on his side would send him into
gallop. By the end of the lesson, I had come to the conclusion, that
Bertie resembled a polo pony, and on those grounds I had an
affectionate spot for him. I later found out that he was a reject from
the polo school and had been sent to the riding school to see if he was
good for anything. I rode him in lessons for about five months ... I
often thought that if I were to have a horse again I might like
something like Bert. Then one day I turned up at the yard to be told
that Bert was being got rid of ... this was the last ride I would ever
have on him ... and then the ultimatum ... buy him or say good bye !!! The descision was frought with panic ... I was unprepared for such a dilema ... but another five months on and I am the happiest I have been for a long time. |
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Frith Manor Equestrian
Centre |
Lullington Garth London N12 7BP Tel : 020 83466703 Email us |
This is a livery yard where atmosphere is paramount.
Everybody just loves it here. Located on the Mill Hill / Totteridge
borders in North London, we have two outdoor floodlit ménage's
and an indoor school. We can also provide all year turn out, weather
permitting in 30 acres of Totteridge countryside. The main aim of the
yard is to enjoy the equine experience, in the company of other
knowledgeable people, who share the same passion.Options for DIY, or
Full/Part Livery if you wish. The choice is yours. |
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Hyde Park Riding Stables | 63 Bathurst Mews London W2 2SB Tel : 020 77063806 E-mail: info@hydeparkstables.com |
Rotten Row, in London's Hyde Park, has been the most famous
equestrian venue in England for 300 years. Hyde Park Stables offer
horse riding and horse riding lessons all year round in Central London
on horses and ponies chosen for their safe temperament. There are five
miles of bridleways for horse riding in London's Hyde Park beside the
Serpentine Lake, in the most beautiful setting for horse riding in a
Capital City anywhere in the world. There are also two outdoor riding
arenas, for more formal horse riding lessons and dressage. Our riding
stables in Hyde Park, London, cater for riders of all abilities,
previous experience is not necessary. Hyde Park Stables London take
adults and children for both group and private horse rides and horse
riding lessons. So if you are looking for horse riding in London, or
pony riding in London for a fun day out, or you are interested in a
course of horse riding lessons in central London then contact us today
at the Hyde Park Riding Stables, London's premier horse riding school. |
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Knightsbridge Riding Club | 11 Elvaston Mews London SW7 5HY Tel : 020 75842211 |
CLOSED
Horses have been stabled at Elvaston Mews in
Knightsbridge for more than 170 years but a combination of spiralling
insurance costs and the effects of the credit crunch have forced the
owners out of business, and the property is to be converted into a home
complete with basement extension and "Juliet" balconies. |
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London
Equestrian Centre |
Lullington Garth London N12 7BP Tel : 020 83491345 Email: The London Equestrian Centre |
Set in thirty four acres of its own green belt land
overlooking Totteridge Valley you would be hard pressed not to think
you were in the heart of the country when, in fact, you are only
minutes away from the centres of Mill Hill, Finchley, Hendon and just
eight miles from Oxford Street! Over the last twenty years, the LEC has
taught thousands of adults and children to ride, for fun, to compete or
for formal training for BHS examinations. The LEC is fully approved by
The British Horse Society as a riding school. The LEC trains student
instructors and is both a livery and competition centre. At the LEC our instructors are fully qualified so you can rest assured that adult or child, novice or experienced rider you will be taught competently and to the highest standard. |
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Ross Nye Riding
Stables |
8 Bathurst Mews London W2 2SB Tel : 020 72623791 |
Set in the historic Bathurst Mews in London, W2, Ross
Nye Stables is ideally situated for riding in London, along the famous
'Rotten Row' in Hyde Park. The Stables reflect the philosophy of their
founder, Ross Nye, and offer a unique and rare experience for adults
and children alike. This remains one of the main reasons the stables
have been so popular since their foundation in 1965. As well as riding
in Hyde Park, the Ross Nye Stables is able to offer instruction in the
outdoor arena, lessons in stable management, a membership scheme,
regular newsletters, outings to famous horsey events, and social
activities.We welcome all, whether adults or children, beginners
or experienced, for a gentle hack in the Park or for a course of
lessons. Unfortunately we cannot cater for children under the age of
six. We operate a weight limit of 14 stone |
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Trent Park Equestrian
Centre |
Bramley Road London N14 4UW Tel : 020 83638630 |
Here at Trent Park, we have something to suit everyone, from
group and individual riding lessons and equestrian courses to our horse
riding parties and horse hacking.There are lots of fun horse riding
activities at Trent Park, including: * Jumping clinics * Pony camps * Blazing saddles riding club * Client shows * Dressage competitions |
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Ealing Riding School | 17-19 Gunnersbury Avenue. Ealing.
London. W5 3XD Tel: 020 8992 3808. Email : admin@ealingridingschool.net |
We are a B.H.S. and A.B.R.S. approved
establishment. We cater for children (5yrs + ) and adults from
complete beginners to advanced.All teaching is conducted in our outdoor
schools by Qualified Instructors, using a variety of well schooled
horses and ponies. In times of severe weather conditions, theory of
horsemanship is conducted in our lecture room, which also houses our
course work studies, our lecture room is fully equipped with TV &
Video etc. Full shower, washroom and nappy changing facilities are
available.We welcome all visitors to come in and have a look around and
watch a lesson being taught. |
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Kentish Town City Farm | 1 Cressfield Close, off Grafton Road, London, NW5 4BN Tel:020 7916 5421 |
The Riding Programme aims to provide access to horses and
riding for young people and those with special needs living in Camden
at affordable rates. It relies heavily on young, committed volunteers.
Pony Club is open to Camden Residents aged 8 to 16. Pony club currently
has a three year waiting list. The list is now closed but opens for one
month in September. Children must be aged 7+ and proof of Camden
Residence is required. Pony Club membership lasts for two years
only. Pony Rides for children over the age of four. Every
Saturday (Weather permitting) at 1:30pm and cost £1 a ride. From
March to September please make sure you call beforehand as often the
horses are taken out to shows. 020 7916 5421 Adult Riding - THE
WAITING LIST IS NOW CLOSED DUE TO HIGH DEMAND. Adult riding runs during
the week/daytime only. The Farm offers lessons for those wishing to
refresh their skills or complete novices - bookings are for a block of
four sessions (once a week) and include basic stable management. Costs
£60 for the four sessions. |
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The Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre | 30 Sunningdale Avenue London W3 7NS The Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre is situated at the south east corner of Wormwood Scrubs, off Scrubs Lane. Tel : 020 8740 0573 or by e-mail |
The Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre was founded as a registered
charity in 1989 to provide riding lessons, equine assisted therapy and
horse care lessons to children and young people. It is situated on the
edge of Wormwood Scrubs, an oasis of green in the inner city London
borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and serves a diverse community from a
range of social, economic and ethnic backgrounds, including people with
disabilities. By working and caring for the animals, children learn how
to work and integrate with each other within a broad, supportive
educational experience and in a safe, structured environment.The ethos
of the Centre demonstrates a high level of committment to the
therapeutic value of riding and being with horses and provides a
valuable resource for people who may, through financial, social or
ethnic disadvantage, not otherwise have access to such
opportunities.Instructors
are qualified and experienced and the school is approved under the BHS
approved riding school scheme to ensue the highest levels of care and
safety. |
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