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Harlesden / ˈhɑːrlzdən / is a district in the London Borough of Brent, North West London . Located north of the Grand Union Canal and Wormwood Scrubs, the Harrow Road flows through the centre of the area which goes eastwards to Central London and west towards Wembley.
Harlesden was historically in the Municipal Borough of Willesden before the creation of Brent; it lies within Willesden's postal district of NW10. Harlesden has been praised for its vibrant Caribbean culture and unofficially named London's reggae capital for its contributions to the musical genre.
Harlesden is in south Brent, south of Willesden, northwest of Kensal Green and southeast of Stonebridge. Early history. Harlesden, originally ‘Herewulf’s Tun’ (‘Herewulf’s Farmstead’), began as...
Welcome to Harlesden, a hidden gem waiting to be discovered! Nestled in the heart of Greater London, this picturesque village offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. From delightful local shops and cozy cafes to scenic trails and cultural attractions, Harlesden has something to captivate every visitor.
Your All In London guide to Harlesden. It wasn’t until the 1950s, 60s and 70s that Harlesden began to take shape in the way that we are used to seeing it in modern times. Now fully integrated as part of the London Borough of Brent, Harlesden was originally taken over as the Willesden Parish became an urban area and this was accelerated when ...
May 9, 2021 · The suburb of Harlesden is located in the north-west London Borough of Brent. Once a small, rural, Saxon settlement and part of the village of Willesden, Harlesden benefitted from the industrial revolution and the arrival of the railway.
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Jun 16, 2017 · With long-established Irish and Caribbean communities and newer arrivals from Brazil, Portugal and Somalia, the north-west London suburb of Harlesden is one of the most diverse in London.
