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Willesden is a town in Middlesex. The earliest record to the manor of 'Willesdune' is from 939. The Church of St Mary and its Our Lady of Willesden statue were a major place of pilgrimage from the 14th to 16th centuries. The parish of Willesden remained largely rural until the opening of the Metropolitan Railway station of Willesden Green in 1879, after which it was rapidly developed. From 1895-1965, for local government purposes, the parish was the basis of Willesden urban district, a municipal borough from 1933. During the mid 20th century, the town became increasingly industrial and developed from a middle class suburb to a more working class area. The town is within the council area of Brent.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Middlesex
Lat, Long: 51.547414,-0.23442592
Grid Reference: TQ 2252 8464
Council Area: Brent CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA
GBPN ID: 49907
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Willesden,_Middlesex_49907
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Middlesex
Lat, Long: 51.547414,-0.23442592
Grid Reference: TQ 2252 8464
Council Area: Brent CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA
GBPN ID: 49907
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Willesden,_Middlesex_49907
Peruse Middlesex on Wikishire