Northolt
OS grid reference	TQ135845
London borough	Ealing
Ceremonial county	Greater London
Region	London
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	NORTHOLT
Postcode district	UB5
Police	Metropolitan
Fire	London
Ambulance	London
UK Parliament	Ealing North
London Assembly	Ealing and Hillingdon
European Parliament	London
List of places: UK • England • London

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Northolt is a suburb in the London Borough of Ealing, west of London, England. It spreads across both sides of the A40. The name Northolt means northern wood and separates it from Southolt (Southall). The London Borough of Ealing is a London borough in the west of the city. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... The A40 is a trunk road in England and Wales, connecting London to Fishguard. ... It has been suggested that Southalls South Asian community be merged into this article or section. ...

History

The settlement of Northolt is mentioned in the Domesday book as being held by Geoffrey de Mandeville, although archaeological evidence suggests that there was a Saxon village at the location from the 8th century onwards. Geoffrey de Mandeville is the name of several important medieval English barons. ... For other uses, see Saxon (disambiguation). ... (7th century — 8th century — 9th century — other centuries) Events The Iberian peninsula is taken by Arab and Berber Muslims, thus ending the Visigothic rule, and starting almost 8 centuries of Muslim presence there. ...

From medieval times through to late Victorian times, the area was rural with predominantly arable crops being grown. In the early part of the 18th century farmland was enclosed in order to provide hay for the City of London, alongside more traditional crops such as peas and beans. A barn constructed in the area in 1595 can now be seen in the Chiltern Open Air Museum. A 14th century moated manor existed behind the present Court Farm Road and was excavated from 1950 onwards. (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... Motto: Domine dirige nos Latin: Lord, guide us Shown within Greater London Sovereign state Constituent country Region Greater London Status City and Ceremonial County Admin HQ Guildhall Government  - Leadership see text  - Mayor David Lewis  - MP Mark Field  - London Assembly John Biggs Area  - Total 1. ... Binomial name Pisum sativum A pea (Pisum sativum) is the small, edible round green seed which grows in a pod on a leguminous vine, hence why it is called a legume. ... This article is on the plant. ... Events January 30 - William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet is performed for the first time. ... Chiltern Open Air Museum is a museum of Vernacular Buildings and a tourist attraction located near Chalfont St Peter and Chalfont St. ... This 14th-century statue from south India depicts the gods Shiva (on the left) and Uma (on the right). ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Northolt remained a rural, agricultural area throughout the 19th century. Its population growth remained slow: Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• 1801 - 336 inhabitants
• 1871 - 479
• 1921 - 904
• 1961 - 26,000 [1]
• 1991 - 32,000

The rapid growth of the population of the area during the mid part of the 20th century can be attributed to Northolt's growth as a dormitory town for nearby Ealing and the construction of the A40 road through the area in 1935. Modern family homes were built in the 1920s and 1930s, although by the 1950s and 1960s the housing being constructed was predominantly local authority rented housing. 3,423 council houses had been built in Northolt by 1963. Northolt tube station was opened in 1948 to serve the growing population of the area. Northolt is diverse in the fact that it has fairly wealthy areas such as Northolt Village and poorer areas such as Racecourse Estates, Grange Court and Rectory Park. It is mainly the nature of crimes that occur in the poorer areas that give it a poor reputation and also for being an intimidating place to be through out the estate of Northolt that been the cause it has had a rapid rise in crime over recent years. However, house prices have risen steadily and the average income has improved. The population mainly consists of young people and growing families however The young people are racially diverse and tend to be inward-focused. (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... This article or section should be merged with Bedroom community A dormitory town is generally a rural town where a large proportion of its population commute to nearby cities. ... , Ealing is a town in the London Borough of Ealing. ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar). ... The 1920s is sometimes referred to as the Jazz Age or the Roaring Twenties, usually applied to America. ... The 1930s (years from 1930–1939) were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression, also known as the World Depression. ... The 1950s decade refers to the years 1950 to 1959 inclusive. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969. ... For other uses, see 1963 (disambiguation). ... Northolt is a London Underground station. ...

Northolt does not have a recognised centre, and is made up of mainly residential areas with very few facilities and as a consequence there is very little community cohesiveness , areas near Ruislip have a slightly older population. Northolt has two secondary schools: Northolt High School and West London Academy. Northolt High School is a secondary school in Northolt in the London borough of Ealing. ...

Local landmarks

• St. Mary's Parish Church (C:15th century), which stands on the high ground over looking the old village
• Willow Cottages, on the village green. Willow Cottages are said to have been built from bricks from the old manor house, which once stood behind the parish church.
• the two towers of the disused RAF radio station north of the town. The two towers are situated in the wood end wireless station recreation ground which is bordered on all sides by housing (Bayshill Rise, Lancaster Road, Blenham road). The location is now home to a National air Traffic Control Base.
• In the centre of the village is a freestanding clock tower erected to commemorate the coronation of George VI in 1937.
• A large area alongside the A40 road is currently being redeveloped as an extension to the Northolt and Greenford Country Park, by the name of "Northala Fields". The development process has slowed in recent months due to lack of funds.
• The Polish War Memorial, at the junction of the A40 and the A4080, which commemorates soldiers from the Polish Air Force, many of whom were stationed at the nearby Royal Air Force base.
• The White Hart public house, and the nearby White Hart Roundabout. The pub is on the site of a very old coaching inn, and the roundabout that is immediately south of it is on the junction of the A312 (Church Road and Hayes Bypass) with the A4180 (Ruislip Road and West End Road). The Yeading Lane also joins the roundabout.
• The recently redecorated Larkspur Rovers F.C. clubhouse in Rowdell Road, Northolt is a strikingly noticeable building to passers by. It signifies the greatness of the club and is a man-made representation of its superiority over teams such as Northolt Rangers, North Greenford United and others.

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Pony racing

Northolt was famous for the pony racing which took place in Northolt Park. A one and a half mile racecourse was constructed by Sir William Bass and Viscount Lascelles, and opened in 1929 by the Earl of Harewood and his wife the Princess Royal. During World War II the land was taken over and used as an army depot and prisoner of war camp. Despite numerous attempts to revive pony racing after the war [2], the land was given over to housing construction. The Racecourse Estate was constructed between 1951 and 1955 in order to solve a severe housing shortage within the Borough. The gates of the original racecourse still remain in Petts Hill, and a section of the track can be observed as a long, flat stretch of land alongside Mandeville Road. A Shetland Pony A pony is any of several horse breeds with a specific conformation and temperament. ... Sir William Bass, 2nd Baronet (24 December 1879 – 28 February 1952) was a descendant of the William Bass who founded the famous brewery company and held the role of Baronet. ... The title Earl of Harewood (pronouned Harwood) was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1812. ... Year 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The title Earl of Harewood (pronounced Harwood) was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1812 for the 1st Baron Harewood, the second cousin of the 1st Baron Harewood of an earlier creation. ... Princess Anne, the current Princess Royal Princess Royal is a style customarily (but not automatically) awarded by a British monarch to his or her eldest daughter. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Prisoner of War camps Contents // Categories: Substubs | Prisons and detention centres ... Year 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar). ...

RAF Northolt Air Base

The Royal Air Force station of RAF Northolt is not named after the town. It is situated in neighbouring town Ruislip in the London Borough of Hillingdon. Most early RAF airfields were named after the nearest railway station, in this case Northolt Junction (now South Ruislip). RAF Northolt (IATA: NHT, ICAO: EGWU) is a Royal Air Force station in the London Borough of Hillingdon, in North West Greater London, England. ... Ruislip (pronounced rice-lip [raɪslɪp]) is a place in the London Borough of Hillingdon, in northwest London, England. ... The London Borough of Hillingdon is the westernmost borough in Greater London, England. ... South Ruislip is a Network Rail station served by London Underground and Chiltern Railways in Ruislip in west Greater London. ...

Political representation

The constituency of Ealing North is currently represented by Labour Party Member of Parliament Stephen Pound, and has been since 1997. Northolt is made up of two wards (Northolt Mandeville and Northolt West End) since the 2002 local elections both the Conservatives and the Labour Party have had an equal number of councillors. (three Conservatives in Mandeville, three Labour in West End Ward) A constituency is any cohesive corporate unit or body bound by shared structures, goals or loyalty. ... Ealing North is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... The Labour Party is a political party in the United Kingdom. ... A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a parliament. ... Stephen Pelham Pound (born 3 July 1948), commonly known as Steve Pound, is a British Labour party politician who has served as the MP for Ealing North, in London, since 1997. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is currently the second largest political party in the United Kingdom in terms of sitting Members of Parliament (MPs), the largest in terms of public membership, and the oldest political party in the United Kingdom. ...

Ealing Council is currently run by a Conservative administration since their landslide victory in the 2006 local elections in which they gained an extra 20 seats giving them a majority of five.

In July 2007, the Conservative majority increased to 15 when 5 Southall Labour Councillors defected to the Conservatives on Ealing Council.

Political status on Ealing Council:

Conservative: 42 seats

Labour: 24 seats

Liberal Democrats: 3 seats The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, is a liberal political party in Great Britain formed in 1988 by the merger of the Liberal Party and the Social Democratic Party; the two parties had already been in an alliance for seven years prior to this, since not long after...

The GLA constituency is "Ealing & Hillingdon" and the GLA members is Richard Barnes (Conservative)

Transportation

Nearest Tube Stations

• Northolt tube station
• South Harrow tube station
• South Ruislip station

Northolt is a London Underground station. ... Station on the Piccadilly Line, zone 5, between Sudbury Hill and Rayners Lane tube station. ... South Ruislip is a Network Rail station served by London Underground and Chiltern Railways in Ruislip in west Greater London. ...

Nearest railway stations

• Northolt Park railway station
• South Ruislip station
• Greenford station

Northolt Park railway station is a National Rail station in Northolt in north London. ... South Ruislip is a Network Rail station served by London Underground and Chiltern Railways in Ruislip in west Greater London. ... Greenford tube station Greenford station is a London Underground and National Rail station in Greenford in north London. ...

Nearest airfields

• RAF Northolt (military and civil)
• London Heathrow Airport (civil)

RAF Northolt (IATA: NHT, ICAO: EGWU) is a Royal Air Force station in the London Borough of Hillingdon, in North West Greater London, England. ... Heathrow redirects here. ...

Nearest places

• Greenford
• Ruislip
• South Harrow
• Southall
• Yeading

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In fiction

The popular BBC comedy series My Hero featuring Ardal O'Hanlon and Emily Joyce was set in Northolt. It was produced between 2000 and 2006. My Hero is a British television series that first ran on BBC One from February 2000 to September 2006. ... Ardal OHanlon (born 8 October 1965) is an Irish comedian and actor, best known for his roles in television sitcoms as Father Dougal McGuire in Father Ted and George Sunday in My Hero. ... Emily Joyce (born 1970) is a television actress in Britain. ...

Sources

A History of Middlesex (1971)

External links

• A history of pony racing in Northolt
• Ealing Council

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