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Willesden Green is an urban area in the east of Willesden, Middlesex. Willesden Green developed as a hamlet based around a large green near the centre of the parish of Willesden. The Metropolitan Railway opened Willesden Green and Cricklewood station between the hamlets of Willesden and Cricklewood in 1879, after which Willesden and Cricklewood were quickly developed. The Spotted Dog public house, dating from 1762, was famous in the 19th century for its pleasure gardens. Its façade has been retained, fronting apartments. The area is within the council area of Brent.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Middlesex
Lat, Long: 51.547634,-0.225699
Grid Reference: TQ 2312 8468
Council Area: Brent CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA

GBPN ID: 49908
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Willesden_Green,_Middlesex_49908

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