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Northwood, London Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Northwood, London

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Northwood, London history

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Toponymy

Northwood was first recorded in 1435 as Northwode, formed from Old English ‘north’ and ‘wode’, meaning ‘the northern wood’ in relation to Ruislip .

Early developments

Northwood-embracing parish of Ruislip had immense woodland, sufficient to support one parish with 1,500 pigs per year, and a park for wild beasts .

Urban development

A land survey of Northwood was conducted in 1565 by King’s College, Cambridge . It recorded ten houses and several farms . The land survey was conducted by the new lords of Ruislip .

Northwood, London landmarks

Northwood Grange

Northwood Grange incorporates a 15th-century block with a crown-post roof, a cross-wing of the same date, and a long range of about 1600 . This is now the Hall School, Northwood .

Tree Trunk Sculptures

Tree trunk sculptures are sulpted logs that are placed on Green Lane, diagonally opposite Northwood Station . The Tree trunk sculpture is placed on the Green Lane diagonially opposite North Woodlands Station .

London School of Theology

The London School of Theology is an English interdenominational evangelical theological college . It was founded in 1903 and is now based in London .

Northwood Hills tube station

This early 20th century built construction is a local landmark . It is built in neatly to the street façade of the high street .

Northwood, London geography / climate

Northwood post town extends into two contiguous neighbourhoods named Eastbury and Moor Park. A triangular area of Northwood including the old High Street, Chester Road and Hallowell Road is a place of Local Architectural Special Interest, a restriction to protect the ornate Victorian houses made of high quality brickwork.

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61 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Northwood, London places to visit

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Northwood, London has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Northwood, London’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Northwood, London’s information audio spots:

Moor Park (house) Moor Park is set within several hundred acres of parkland to the south-east of Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire . It is called Moor Park Mansion because it is in the old park of the Manor of More . It now serves as the clubhouse of Moor Park Golf Club .

Oxhey Woods Oxhey Woods is a 98 hectare Local Nature Reserve in South Oxhey in Hertfordshire . It is owned and managed by Three Rivers District Council .

Permanent Joint Headquarters The Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ) is the British tri-service headquarters from where all overseas military operations are planned and controlled . It is situated at Northwood Headquarters in Northwood, London .

Eastbury Park, Northwood Eastbury Park was an estate in Eastbury near Northwood, London . It was a London estate in the 1930s and was named Eastbury . The estate was located in the Eastbury area of London .

Ruislip Lido Ruislip Lido is a reservoir and artificial beach . It is situated in Ruislips, within the London Borough of Hillingdon, England .

Northwood Cemetery, London Northwood Cemetery opened in 1915 as a result of population growth in the Northwood area . The land was once part of Ruislip Common, and covers over 15 acres of land . Access to the cemetery is from Chestnut Avenue .

Hilltop F.C. Hilltop Football Club is a football club based in Stonebridge, London. They groundshare with Hillingdon Borough at the Middlesex Stadium. They are currently members of the Combined Counties League Division One.

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