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  Willesden shown within Greater London |
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| London borough | Brent |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | London |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | NW10 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| European Parliament | London |
| UK Parliament | Brent East |
| London Assembly | Brent and Harrow |
| List of places: UK • England • London | |
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History
Etymology
The name derives from Willesdune, meaning The Hill of the Spring, and a settlement bearing this name dates back to 939 AD. The town's motto is Laborare est orare.
Origins
From the 14th to 16th centuries, the town was a place of pilgrimage due to the presence of two ancient statues of the Virgin Mary at the Church of St Mary. This ecumenical article is about general Christian views on and veneration of the Virgin Mary One of these statues is thought to be a Black Madonna, which was wantonly insulted by the Lollards and burnt in 1538. A Black Madonna or Black Virgin is a statue or painting of Mary in which she is depicted with dark or black skin Lollardy was the political and religious movement of the Lollards from the mid- 14th century to the English Reformation.
Modern History
The parish of Willesden remained predominantly rural up until 1875, when its population was 18,500. However, this changed with the opening of the Metropolitan Railway (later the Metropolitan Line) station of Willesden Green on 24 November 1879. The Metropolitan line is part of the London Underground, coloured Magenta on the Tube map. Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Year 1879 ( MDCCCLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common By 1906 the population had grown to 140,000, a phenomenon of rapid growth that was to be repeated in the 1920s in neighbouring areas such as Harrow. Harrow is a town in the London Borough of Harrow, North West London. The Metropolitan Line service was withdrawn in 1940, when the station was served by the Bakerloo Line, and later the Jubilee Line. The Jubilee line is a line on the London Underground ("the Tube" in the United Kingdom.
To the present day, Willesden has been shaped by the patterns of migration which marks it out as one of the most diverse areas in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located City of London Corporation records show that the first black person recorded in Brent was Sarah Eco, who was christened in St. The City of London Corporation (formerly known as the Corporation of London)is the municipal governing body of the City of London. Mary’s church in Willesden on 15 September 1723. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Year 1723 ( MDCCXXIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a The 1901 census recorded that 42% of the population was born in London (Willesden only became a municipal borough in 1933). It is at this time that the area became predominantly working-class. A small Irish community had formed in Willesden by this time, which grew rapidly during the period of the Second World War. The Irish diaspora (Diaspóra na nGael consists of Irish Emigrants and their descendants in countries such as Great Britain, the United States World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including A small Jewish Community of refugees from Europe also formed during the war, with 3. 5% of the population in 1951 born in Germany, Poland, Russia or Austria. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich The period from 1960 saw migrants settling from the Caribbean and the Indian Subcontinent. The Caribbean (ˌkærəˡbiən kæ'rəbiən Cariben|Caraïben or Caraïben; Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles; Caribe is a Region consisting Since the 1960s, Willesden has been popular with young working holidaymakers from Australia and New Zealand, although this popularity has declined a little in favour of other areas since about 2003. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island
Willesden is in between Harlesden, Stonebridge Park and the Kilburn area. Harlesden is a suburban town in the London Borough of Brent. Its main focal point is the Jubilee Clock which commemorates Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Stonebridge is a ward in the Harlesden area of north-west London in the London Borough of Brent. It is mostly in the NW10 postcode district, but stretches to NW2. The NW (North Western postcode area, also known as the London NW postcode area, is a group of postal districts in north west London, England. The NW (North Western postcode area, also known as the London NW postcode area, is a group of postal districts in north west London, England. The border of Harlesden and Willesden is Donnington Road and Harlesden Road.
In 1965 the Municipal Borough of Willesden was abolished and its former area became part of the London Borough of Brent in Greater London. Willesden was a local government district in the county of Middlesex, England from 1874 to 1965 The London Borough of Brent ( is a London borough in north west London, UK and forms part of Outer London. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England.
Politics
The ward is represented on Brent Council by two Liberal Democrat councillors, Mohammed Anwar and Gavin Sneddon, and one Labour councillor, Lesley Jones. The London Borough of Brent ( is a London borough in north west London, UK and forms part of Outer London. A councillor or councilor ( Cllr, Coun, Clr or Cr for short is a member of a Local government council such as a The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the
Willesden forms part of the Brent East parliamentary constituency and is home to the local MP, Liberal Democrat Sarah Teather. Brent East is a parliamentary constituency in North West London. The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal Political party in the United Kingdom, formed in 1988 by merging the Sarah Louise Teather (born 1 June 1974, London) is a British Liberal Democrat politician Member of Parliament for
In popular culture
The town was featured in the popular novel White Teeth by Zadie Smith in 2000 which was subsequently made into a TV series. For the novel White Teeth (1953 see Okot p'Bitek. White Teeth is a 2000 Novel by the British author Zadie Smith (born 25 October 1975 is an English Novelist. To date she has written three novels Moreover, Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros sang from 'Willesden to Cricklewood' on their album Rock Art and the X-ray Style. John Graham Mellor (21 August 1952 – 22 December 2002 better known as Joe Strummer, was the co-founder lyricist Rhythm guitarist and lead singer of the
"Willesden Green" is also the title of a song written by Ray Davies and performed by The Kinks and is included in the soundtrack of the 1971 film "Percy".
The Kinks Willesden Green Lyrics
Well I tried to settle down Fulham Broadway
And I tried to make my home in Golders Green
But I gotta get that train
And go back home again
Oh how I miss the folks back home in Willesden Green
You know, I tried, I really tried to settle in this big city
And I always thought I could make it all on my very own
But there's one thing that keeps calling me
To that little, that little semi-detached
That's the folks, yeah, the folks back home
In Willesden Green
Zadie Smith's younger brother, Ben Smith, is an underground British rapper who goes by the name Doc Brown. British hip hop is a genre of music, and a culture that covers a variety of styles of Hip hop music made in the United Kingdom. Doc Brown (real name Ben Smith) is an underground British rapper. He features on the track "Think Back" from the album The Enthusiast produced by the British dj Evil Ed. He raps "Born and bred in Kilburn" but also says "Veteran Willesden tenant. Brent the borough of residence"
Willesden Green is a running reference/joke on the animated TV cartoon series DangerMouse. DangerMouse is a British Animated television series which was produced by Cosgrove Hall Films for Thames Television.
Peter Davison, best known as Doctor Who, stars in The Last Detective (from 2002) which is filmed and set in and around Willesden. Peter Davison (born Peter Moffett 13 April 1951 is an English Actor, best known for his roles as Tristan Farnon in the television version of Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. The Last Detective is an ITV drama starring Peter Davison as Dangerous Davies.
The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band make a short reference to Willesden Green on their track "Shirt", the second track of their 1969 album Tadpoles. The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band (also known as The Bonzo Dog Band, The Bonzo Dog Dada Band and colloquially as " The Bonzos " are a band created by Tadpoles is the third album by the Bonzo Dog Band. It is largely a compilation of their work from the television show Do Not Adjust Your Set, quote: "Now, here in Willesden Green, yes, brrr, it is a bit chilly but no matter. Here comes a gentleman and we're going to talk to him about shirts"
Lead Balloon a BBC4 sitcom starring Jack Dee is filmed mainly in Willesden. Lead Balloon is a British television series produced by Open Mike Productions for BBC Four. Jack Dee (born James Andrew Innes Dee, 24 September 1962 is an English Stand-up comedian, Actor and Writer, best known for his
Transport and locale
Nearest places
Willesden bus routes
| No. Harlesden is a suburban town in the London Borough of Brent. Its main focal point is the Jubilee Clock which commemorates Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Neasden is an area of Brent, London, England. History The area was recorded as Neasdun in 939 AD and the name is derived Kensal Green is a neighbourhood in the London Borough of Brent. Cricklewood is a district of North London, England whose northeastern part is in the London Borough of Barnet, western part is the London Borough of Dollis Hill is an area of north-west London. It lies close to Willesden, in the London Borough of Brent. | Operation | Route |
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| 6 | 24 Hours | Willesden - Kensal Rise - Oxford Circus - Trafalgar Square - Aldwych |
| 52 | Daily | Willesden - Ladbroke Grove - Notting Hill - Kensington - Knightsbridge - Victoria |
| N52 | Nightly | Willesden - Ladbroke Grove - Notting Hill - Kensington - Knightsbridge - Trafalgar Square - Westminster - Victoria |
| 98 | Daily | Willesden - Kilburn - Edgware Road - Marble Arch - Oxford Circus - Holborn |
| N98 | Nightly | Stanmore - Queensbury - Kingsbury - Neasden - Willesden - Kilburn - Marble Arch - Holborn |
| 206 | Daily | Kilburn Park station - Willesden Hospital - Harlesden - Neasden |
| 226 | Daily | Golders Green - Cricklewood - Willesden - Harlesden - Park Royal - Ealing Broadway |
| 260 | Daily | Shepherds Bush - North Acton - Harlesden - Willesden - Cricklewood - Golders Green |
| 266 | 24 Hours | Hammersmith - Acton - Harlesden - Willesden - Cricklewood - Brent Cross Shopping Centre |
| 297 | Daily | Willesden - Neasden - Wembley - Alperton - Perivale - Ealing Broadway |
| 302 | Daily | Mill Hill Broadway - Burnt Oak - Kingsbury Green - Neasden - Willesden - Kensal Rise |
| 460 | Daily | Willesden - Cricklewood - Golders Green - Finchley - North Finchley |
Nearest tube stations
Infrastructure facilities
- In Willesden was a static inverter plant of HVDC Kingsnorth. Kensal Green is a neighbourhood in the London Borough of Brent. Oxford Circus is the area of London at the busy intersection of Regent Street and Oxford Street, in the City of Westminster. Trafalgar Square is a square in central London, England. With its position in the heart of London it is a tourist attraction its trademark is Nelson's Aldwych ('ɔːldwɪtʃ is a place and road in the City of Westminster in London, England. Notting Hill is an area in West London, England close to the north-western corner of Hyde Park, and lying within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Notting Hill is an area in West London, England close to the north-western corner of Hyde Park, and lying within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Kensington is a district of West London, England within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, located west of Charing Cross. Knightsbridge is a road which gives its name to an exclusive district lying to the west of Central London. London Victoria is a major London Underground, National Rail and Coach station in the City of Westminster. Notting Hill is an area in West London, England close to the north-western corner of Hyde Park, and lying within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Notting Hill is an area in West London, England close to the north-western corner of Hyde Park, and lying within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Kensington is a district of West London, England within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, located west of Charing Cross. Knightsbridge is a road which gives its name to an exclusive district lying to the west of Central London. Trafalgar Square is a square in central London, England. With its position in the heart of London it is a tourist attraction its trademark is Nelson's Westminster is an area of Central London, within the City of Westminster. London Victoria is a major London Underground, National Rail and Coach station in the City of Westminster. Edgware Road is a major Street which passes through the west of Central London, England, in the City of Westminster. Marble Arch is a white Carrara Marble monument near Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park, at the western end of Oxford Street in Oxford Circus is the area of London at the busy intersection of Regent Street and Oxford Street, in the City of Westminster. Holborn (ˈhoʊbɚn or /ˈhoʊbɝːn/ "ho bun" is an area of Central London, England Stanmore is a place in the London Borough of Harrow, England It is a suburban development situated 11 miles (18 km north west of Charing Cross. Kingsbury is a place in the London Borough of Brent, North West London. Neasden is an area of Brent, London, England. History The area was recorded as Neasdun in 939 AD and the name is derived Marble Arch is a white Carrara Marble monument near Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park, at the western end of Oxford Street in Holborn (ˈhoʊbɚn or /ˈhoʊbɝːn/ "ho bun" is an area of Central London, England Harlesden is a suburban town in the London Borough of Brent. Its main focal point is the Jubilee Clock which commemorates Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Neasden is an area of Brent, London, England. History The area was recorded as Neasdun in 939 AD and the name is derived Golders Green is an area in the London Borough of Barnet in London, England. Cricklewood is a district of North London, England whose northeastern part is in the London Borough of Barnet, western part is the London Borough of Harlesden is a suburban town in the London Borough of Brent. Its main focal point is the Jubilee Clock which commemorates Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. For the mall in West Vancouver Canada see Park Royal Shopping Centre For the bus manufacturer see Park Royal Vehicles Park Ealing Broadway is a National Rail and London Underground station in Ealing in west London. Shepherd's Bush (also Shepherds Bush) is a district of West London in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, situated 4 North Acton is a London Underground station in Acton, West London. Harlesden is a suburban town in the London Borough of Brent. Its main focal point is the Jubilee Clock which commemorates Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Cricklewood is a district of North London, England whose northeastern part is in the London Borough of Barnet, western part is the London Borough of Golders Green is an area in the London Borough of Barnet in London, England. Hammersmith is an urban centre in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in West London, approximately 5 miles (8km west of Charing Cross on Acton is a place in west London, England situated west of Charing Cross. Harlesden is a suburban town in the London Borough of Brent. Its main focal point is the Jubilee Clock which commemorates Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Cricklewood is a district of North London, England whose northeastern part is in the London Borough of Barnet, western part is the London Borough of Brent Cross (also known as Brent X in London is best known as the first shopping centre of its kind to be built in the UK. Neasden is an area of Brent, London, England. History The area was recorded as Neasdun in 939 AD and the name is derived Wembley is an area located in North-West London, England which forms the northern part of the London Borough of Brent. Alperton is a suburb in the London Borough of Brent, north west London. Perivale is a small suburb 10 miles (16 km west of central London in the London Borough of Ealing. Ealing is a Town in the London Borough of Ealing. It is a Suburban development situated 7 Mill Hill is a place in the London Borough of Barnet. It is a suburb situated 9 miles (14 Burnt Oak is a multi-ethnic suburb in the London Borough of Barnet south of Edgware. Kingsbury is a place in the London Borough of Brent, North West London. Neasden is an area of Brent, London, England. History The area was recorded as Neasdun in 939 AD and the name is derived Kensal Green is a neighbourhood in the London Borough of Brent. Cricklewood is a district of North London, England whose northeastern part is in the London Borough of Barnet, western part is the London Borough of Golders Green is an area in the London Borough of Barnet in London, England. Finchley is a place in the London Borough of Barnet, London, England. North Finchley is a suburb of London in the London Borough of Barnet, situated 7 miles (11 Dollis Hill tube station is a London Underground station at Dollis Hill near to Willesden and Harlesden. Willesden Green tube station is a London Underground station in Willesden. Neasden Underground station is a London Underground station in Neasden. A static inverter station is the terminal equipment for a high voltage direct current transmission line in which direct current is converted to three-phase alternating current HVDC Kingsnorth was a High voltage direct current transmission ( HVDC) system at Kingsnorth in Kent.