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Edgware

Discover Edgware, a busy town in London that used to be a quiet countryside spot!

Images

Edgware Rd. Stn. / NW1

Edgware Rd. Stn. / NW1

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The Derelict Railway Pub In Edgware - London.
Edgware Road station
Hoop Lane, Golders Green - railway bridge - London Underground - Northern Line - Edgware Branch
Edgware Road stn (Bakerloo line) building (cropped)
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Finchley Road, Golders Green - railway bridge - London Underground - Northern Line - Edgware Branch
Edgware station building
Edge of Town, Edgware, HA8
Edgware Road Looking East
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Edgware Road stn (Bakerloo line) building

Key Facts

Location
Northwest London, England.
Population
58,619 people (as of 2011).
Distance from Central London
10 miles (16 km) north-northwest of Charing Cross.
Fun Fact
Edgware is one of London's 35 major centres, meaning it's a really important place!

Edgware: Once Upon a Time!

Imagine Edgware a super long time ago! It was a quiet place in the countryside, far from the big city. It sat next to an old road called Watling Street, which was like a superhighway for ancient travelers. This area was part of a bigger place called Middlesex. Now, Edgware is a busy town, but it still remembers its country roots. It's a place where old stories meet new buildings!

What's Edgware Like Today?

Today, Edgware is a bustling hub! It's a place where lots of people live and shop. It's so important that London planners call it one of the capital's major centres.

Think of it like a really big, important playground for grown-ups! It's also the end of the line for a special underground train called the Northern line. Plus, two little streams, Edgware Brook and Deans Brook, meet up and become the Silk Stream, which flows into a bigger river.

A Town with a Big Heart!

Edgware is a place that has everything! It has a big shopping centre called the Broadwalk Centre, where you can find all sorts of things. There's also a library, perfect for borrowing amazing books, and a hospital called Edgware Community Hospital to help people when they're not feeling well. It's a place that cares for its people and offers lots of fun things to do.

Did You Know Edgware is Special?

Edgware is a special spot in northwest London. It's located about 10 miles away from a famous London landmark called Charing Cross. It's known for being a suburban town, which means it's a bit like a town and a bit like the countryside mixed together.

There are even some lovely woods on a high hill near the border with another county called Hertfordshire. It's a place with both busy streets and peaceful nature!

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