Chapels · London
Harlesden
In or near Tyburn.
Harlesden — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Willesden Junction · 0.5 km
- Free entry
About
Harlesden is a methodist chapel located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
Harlesden is a chapel located in London. It is known for its distinctive architecture and serves the local community as a place of worship. The chapel's significance is enhanced by its historical context within the diverse Harlesden area.
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Background
History
Harlesden was once a Saxon settlement. The Domesday Book calls it "Hervlvestvne". For centuries the area was a small rural community set in orchards with some inns. In the 19th century, Harlesden, then a rural village in the parish of Willesden, began to develop some of its urban appearance with the arrival of the railways. Willesden Junction, Kensal Green and Harlesden stations on the London & Birmingham Railway all had an effect on the developing village. Cottages for railway and industrial workers were built, as was grander housing for the local middle class. The London–Harrow coach passed through the village every day by 1839. The village gained a blacksmith, grocer and a shoemaker…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5360, -0.2480
- District
- Brent
- Parish
- Brent, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW10 4LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Queen's Park and Maida Vale
- Nearest railway station
- Willesden Junction — 0.5 km
Sources
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Roundwood Park
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Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
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Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
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Viewpoints · 1.0 km
Old Oak Common
Chapels · 1.1 km
College Park
Chapels · 1.1 km
Willesden Liberal Jewish Cemetery War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Church End
Chapels · 1.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harlesden?
- Harlesden is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW10 4LS), in the parish of Brent, unparished area.
- What is Harlesden?
- Harlesden — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harlesden?
- The nearest railway station is Willesden Junction, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW10 4LS.
- Is Harlesden free to visit?
- Yes, Harlesden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harlesden?
- The nearest railway station is Willesden Junction, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW10 4LS.