Sir Owen Williams was probably a bit miffed when the congregation of Dollis Hill Synagogue lambasted his design on the building’s unveiling in 1938. The architect, who had a hand in the design of Wembley Stadium and the M1 motorway,...

This attractive building is now a private residential estate, but has a fascinating history. Established in 1914 as a research centre for the General Post Office, it played a role in the deciphering of the German Enigma code during...

William Gladstone was not the only esteemed guest to have enjoyed sojourns at Gladstone House, situated at the top of the hill near a lovely pleasure garden and duck pond. Mark Twain wrote: “I have never seen any place that...

Codenamed "The Paddock", these were the ultra-secret cabinet war rooms built in 1939 for Churchill and the government as an alternative to the more famous Cabinet War Rooms in Westminster. Dug 40 feet below the ground and on 2...

The Parish Church of Saint John the Evangelist – or Saint John’s Church as it is commonly called – is located in Kensal Green. The church was constructed in 1844, though extensive renovations and restoration work to the interior were...

This small but pretty church overlooking Gladstone Park has a distinctive bell tower out front. The Parish of St Andrew and St Mary was established in 1927 but it wasn’t until 1933 that the present building was constructed. The surrounding...

The National Coordinating Office for the UK wing of this international spiritual organisation lies just north of Willesden Fire Station in a large, brown building. The Hindu-based teachings on offer have their roots in visions received by founding father Baba...

Brent Museum is housed in the centre of the London Borough and is dedicated to the long and interesting history of the community. There are a great many fine pieces on display, some of which have been discovered in...

This beautiful park is an ancient place of rest and recreation for the people of the north west London borough. It is located close to the old parish church of St. Mary's and has always been closely linked with...

The Church of God in Willesden is a Christian community based in a converted house that now serves as a place of worship. Located at the very heart of the community on the High Road, the church is home...

The Elim Pentecostal Church is better known as the 'Church on the High Road' and is located on the main shopping street at the heart of the busy north western suburb of Willesden in London. The church is thought...

The Seventh Day Adventist Church of Willesden is housed in a modern building on the High Road in the very heart of the bust London suburb. The church draws a large congregation from across the socio-economic spectrum and enjoys...

St. Andrew's is the main parish church of Willesden and Willesden Green, a vibrant and busy area of north west London. The building is noted for having some fine stained glass within and also has the Good Shepherd Chapel....

St. Mary's is a beautiful old historic church at the end of Church Road where it become High Road in the older part of Willesden. The church is thought to be pre-Norman and date from the late 930s AD....

Willesden Green Library Centre is a multi-purpose local authority owned facility at the centre of Willesden in London. The centre provides all of the usual library lending and research facilities as well as being an information centre, a place...

Willesden Green Baptist Church is a large 'city' style Baptist place of worship at the very heart of the Willesden community. Located on the High Road, the church has for generations provided a place of quiet prayer and contemplation...