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Gospel Oak is a metropolitan district between Kentish Town and Hampstead in Middlesex, forming part of the north-western suburbs of London. The name reputedly derives from an oak tree marking the boundary between the parishes of Hampstead and St Pancras, under which a host of legendary figures are said to have preached. The area was developed from the mid 19th century. St Martin's Church (1866), described by Pevsner as "the craziest of London’s Victorian churches", is notable for its pinnacles which make it resemble a fairy-tale castle. All Hallows Church (1901) is a vast hall-style church, designed by James Brooks in the early English Gothic style. The area is within the council area of Camden.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Middlesex
Lat, Long: 51.553275,-0.158413
Grid Reference: TQ 2777 8542
Council Area: Camden CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA

GBPN ID: 18314
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Gospel_Oak,_Middlesex_18314

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